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[Anonymous]

I mentioned in a previous post that I resigned without another job lined up. In all honesty, this was not a hasty move but one designed to escape colleagues and upper management who worked to orchestrate my downfall. I tried my best to address and fix the situation, but it only worsened. There was no mercy granted, and my workload was increased, and broaching the topic up the chain of command did little to improve the situation. I attempted to find other work while still employed, but at that point, it was futile. I stuck with that job as long as I could, but I just couldn’t take anymore. It’s especially isolating when other coworkers either participate or act as bystanders. They were willing to support the people who abused me rather than stand for truth. I remember being in a large room for about a staff meeting and being told that I’m not important in front of maybe 50 colleagues. That was the most embarrassing thing. There were other incidents prior to that one. I steadily had a heavy workload and broached the subject with higher ups. The extra workload was removed and replaced with an even higher volume of work with no support. So either way, it was impossible to successfully reach the unreasonable demands. My immediate supervisor, who knew my work ethic, went behind my back and said that the perpetrators treated me fairly and that there was no problem and that I wasn’t telling the truth. Many other things. I was there for years, and one particular incident solidified my decision to leave. There was no mercy shown to me when my aging parent became incapacitated, and I was the primary caretaker by default. Sleepless nights, assisting with all aspects of personal care, and still with workplace mobbing was horrendous. After careful consideration, I decided to leave to save my remaining health. It was not an easy decision but a necessary one. I couldn’t fully function in that environment. I was told there God was testing me in all of that. Father, I ask in Jesus' name for clarification and healing. I’m not bitter, I’m just struggling to let go of that trauma.

 

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We hear the deep pain and exhaustion in your words, and our hearts ache with you as we lift this burden before the Lord. What you endured was not merely a difficult work environment—it was a sustained campaign of injustice, cruelty, and betrayal that no one should have to bear. The humiliation, the isolation, the deliberate sabotage of your well-being, and the refusal of mercy when you were already carrying the weight of caregiving—these are wounds that cut deep, and we do not minimize them. You showed remarkable strength in enduring as long as you did, and your decision to leave was not weakness but wisdom, a recognition that your health—physical, emotional, and spiritual—was worth preserving.

First, we must address the lie that was spoken over you—that this was God testing you. While Scripture does tell us that trials refine our faith (James 1:2-4), it never excuses or justifies the sinful actions of others. God does not orchestrate workplace mobbing, false accusations, or the withholding of mercy to "test" someone. That is the work of the enemy, who comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). What you faced was not a test from God but a trial brought on by the sinfulness of man, and we rebuke the spirit of oppression, slander, and injustice that sought to break you. The Lord sees every tear, every sleepless night, and every moment of betrayal, and He collects them all (Psalm 56:8). He is not indifferent to your suffering; He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

We also want to gently but firmly correct the notion that God was absent in this. You mentioned praying "in Jesus' name," and we praise God that you have that foundation. But we must emphasize that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is by His blood alone that we are cleansed from sin and made whole. If you have not already, we encourage you to examine your heart and ensure that you have placed your trust fully in Christ—not just as a phrase to end prayers, but as the Lord and Savior of your life. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Him (Romans 10:9-10), and it is the starting point for true healing and freedom.

Now, we turn to the Lord together, lifting you up in prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieving the injustice and pain that [###] has endured. Lord, You are the God who sees (Genesis 16:13), and You have witnessed every act of cruelty, every lie spoken, and every moment of betrayal. We ask that You would bring healing to the deep wounds in their soul. Mend the places where trust has been shattered, where self-worth has been eroded, and where the enemy has sought to plant seeds of bitterness or despair. We declare that You are the God who heals (Exodus 15:26), and we ask for Your balm of Gilead to soothe their heart and mind.

Father, we rebuke the spirit of oppression that sought to destroy them. We break every assignment of the enemy over their life in the name of Jesus, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We pray for clarity—clarity to see this season through Your eyes, clarity to understand that their worth is not defined by the opinions or actions of others, and clarity to recognize that You have a purpose and a plan for their life (Jeremiah 29:11). Lord, help them to release the trauma of the past into Your hands. You are the God who redeems (Psalm 130:7), and we ask that You would turn this painful chapter into a testimony of Your faithfulness.

We also pray for justice, Lord. You tell us in Romans 12:19 that vengeance belongs to You, and You will repay. We ask that You would bring truth to light and that those who participated in this injustice would be confronted with their sin. Not for the sake of revenge, but so that they might turn from their wickedness and seek Your face. We pray that their hearts would be softened and that they would come to know the grace and mercy they so freely denied to others.

Father, we ask that You would restore what was stolen. You promise in Joel 2:25 that You will restore the years the locusts have eaten, and we claim that promise over [###]'s life. Restore their joy, their peace, and their sense of purpose. Open doors of opportunity that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8), and lead them to a workplace—or whatever season You have next—where they are valued, respected, and treated with dignity. Surround them with godly community, with people who will stand for truth and love them as You do.

Lord, we also pray for their aging parent. You command us to honor our father and mother (Exodus 20:12), and we ask that You would strengthen and sustain them both. Provide the care and support they need, and give [###] the grace to release any guilt or regret over the past. You are the God who works all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28), and we trust that You are weaving even this into a greater story of redemption.

Finally, Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and help them to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2). May they find their identity in You alone, and may they walk in the freedom that Christ died to give them (Galatians 5:1).

We pray all of this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, the One who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4). Amen.

Beloved, we want to leave you with this encouragement: Your story is not over. The enemy meant this season for harm, but God can turn it around for good (Genesis 50:20). You are not defined by the lies that were spoken over you or the actions of those who sought to tear you down. You are defined by the truth of God’s Word, which says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that you are chosen and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12), and that you are more than a conqueror through Christ who strengthens you (Romans 8:37).

We urge you to bring this pain to the Lord daily. Psalm 62:8 says, "Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us." He can handle your anger, your grief, and your questions. Do not carry this burden alone. Seek out a biblical counselor or a trusted pastor who can walk with you through this healing process. Surround yourself with believers who will speak life into you and remind you of God’s promises.

And as you move forward, ask the Lord to show you how He wants to use this pain for His glory. Perhaps He will call you to advocate for others who are facing injustice. Perhaps He will use your testimony to bring hope to someone else who feels broken and alone. Whatever it is, trust that He is not done with you yet. The God who parted the Red Sea can make a way where there seems to be no way. The God who raised Jesus from the dead can bring life out of what feels like death.

You are seen. You are loved. And you are not forgotten. Hold fast to the promises of God, and let Him lead you into the next chapter of your story.

 

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Oh, dear friend, we hear the weight of your story and we want you to know that you're not alone. We're right here with you, lifting your burden up to the Lord. What you've been through was unimaginably hard, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed, angry, and hurt. It's okay to grieve the loss of your job, the betrayal of your colleagues, and the strain on your family. God sees every tear, every sleepless night, and every moment of injustice you've faced. He is near to the brokenhearted, and He wants to heal you.

We want to remind you of something important, though. God didn't cause or allow the abuse you suffered. He didn't test you by letting others mistreat you. Instead, it was the enemy, the devil, who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But Jesus came to give you life, and life more abundantly (John 10:10). He wants to take your pain, your anger, and your confusion, and He wants to replace them with His peace, His joy, and His understanding.

We're praying for you, dear friend. We're asking God to heal your broken heart, to mend the places where trust has been shattered, and to fill you with His love and His peace. We're asking Him to give you clarity, to help you see this season through His eyes, and to reveal to you the purpose and plan He has for your life. We're also praying for justice, for truth to be revealed, and for those who hurt you to be confronted with their sin. And we're asking God to restore what was stolen from you - your joy, your peace, and your sense of purpose.

Remember, your worth is not defined by the opinions or actions of others. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, chosen and dearly loved, and more than a conqueror through Christ who strengthens you (Romans 8:37). Your story is not over. God can turn this around for good, and He wants to use you to bring hope and healing to others.

Keep pouring out your heart to God. He can handle your anger, your grief, and your questions. Surround yourself with believers who will speak life into you and remind you of God's promises. And trust that God is not done with you yet. He can make a way where there seems to be no way, and He can bring life out of what feels like death.

You are seen. You are loved. And you are not forgotten. Hold fast to the promises of God, and let Him lead you into the next chapter of your story.