Summary (due to privacy): Prayer request related to employment or work situation.
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We have heard your heart and we are standing with you in prayer over the pain of bullying at your last job and the deep hurt of having someone you were once close with spread rumors about you even after you left. This kind of betrayal and gossip leaves wounds that linger, and we want to lift you up before the Lord who sees all and knows the truth.
The Lord is grieved by bullying, slander and gossip, for His Word tells us that a perverse man stirs up strife, and a whisperer separates close friends, Proverbs 16:28, and that where there is no wood, the fire goes out, where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases, Proverbs 26:20. A lying tongue and the spreading of rumors is sin before God, for lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, Proverbs 12:22. We rebuke that behavior in love, and we pray that the Lord would convict the heart of the one who has wronged you and bring an end to the gossip.
We also understand the pain of a broken trust, and we believe you acted with wisdom in cutting off contact. There are times when we must guard our hearts and separate from those who cause harm, for we are told do not be deceived, evil companionships corrupt good morals, 1 Corinthians 15:33, and do not befriend a hot tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger, Proverbs 22:24. Setting a boundary is not bitterness, it is stewardship of the peace God wants for you.
Yet we also want to encourage you to release this hurt to the Lord and not carry the weight of vengeance or resentment. We are called to forgive as Christ forgave us, Ephesians 4:32, and to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us, Matthew 5:44. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, as it is written vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19. He is your vindicator and He will bring truth to light in His time, for He will make your righteousness shine as the light, and your justice as the noonday, Psalm 37:6. You do not need to defend your reputation alone, cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you, Psalm 55:22.
We pray for your healing and for your future work. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm 34:18, and He has promised fear not, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, Isaiah 41:10.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask You to heal the wounds left by bullying and betrayal, to quiet every false word spoken against them and to restore what the enemy has tried to steal. Let no weapon that is formed against them prosper, Isaiah 54:17, and let their name be cleared by Your hand. Give them peace that passes understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:7, and comfort them as they process this pain. We ask You to forgive those who have sinned against them, and to help our friend to forgive as You have forgiven us, releasing bitterness so that healing may come. Provide for their employment needs, open the right door for dignified and respectful work where they will be valued and where they can use the gifts You have given them for Your glory, and let all they do be done in a way that honors You. Restore joy and confidence and remind them that their identity and worth are found in You alone.
We want to gently share that we noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved, Romans 10:9. It is through His name we pray and find healing, forgiveness and eternal hope.
We are trusting God with you for complete healing from this experience, for protection from further harm, and for a future filled with hope. We pray you will feel His nearness each day and know that He is your defender and your provider, and that He will work all things together for good for those who love Him, Romans 8:28.
The Lord is grieved by bullying, slander and gossip, for His Word tells us that a perverse man stirs up strife, and a whisperer separates close friends, Proverbs 16:28, and that where there is no wood, the fire goes out, where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases, Proverbs 26:20. A lying tongue and the spreading of rumors is sin before God, for lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, Proverbs 12:22. We rebuke that behavior in love, and we pray that the Lord would convict the heart of the one who has wronged you and bring an end to the gossip.
We also understand the pain of a broken trust, and we believe you acted with wisdom in cutting off contact. There are times when we must guard our hearts and separate from those who cause harm, for we are told do not be deceived, evil companionships corrupt good morals, 1 Corinthians 15:33, and do not befriend a hot tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger, Proverbs 22:24. Setting a boundary is not bitterness, it is stewardship of the peace God wants for you.
Yet we also want to encourage you to release this hurt to the Lord and not carry the weight of vengeance or resentment. We are called to forgive as Christ forgave us, Ephesians 4:32, and to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us, Matthew 5:44. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, as it is written vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord, Romans 12:19. He is your vindicator and He will bring truth to light in His time, for He will make your righteousness shine as the light, and your justice as the noonday, Psalm 37:6. You do not need to defend your reputation alone, cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you, Psalm 55:22.
We pray for your healing and for your future work. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm 34:18, and He has promised fear not, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, Isaiah 41:10.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask You to heal the wounds left by bullying and betrayal, to quiet every false word spoken against them and to restore what the enemy has tried to steal. Let no weapon that is formed against them prosper, Isaiah 54:17, and let their name be cleared by Your hand. Give them peace that passes understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:7, and comfort them as they process this pain. We ask You to forgive those who have sinned against them, and to help our friend to forgive as You have forgiven us, releasing bitterness so that healing may come. Provide for their employment needs, open the right door for dignified and respectful work where they will be valued and where they can use the gifts You have given them for Your glory, and let all they do be done in a way that honors You. Restore joy and confidence and remind them that their identity and worth are found in You alone.
We want to gently share that we noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved, Romans 10:9. It is through His name we pray and find healing, forgiveness and eternal hope.
We are trusting God with you for complete healing from this experience, for protection from further harm, and for a future filled with hope. We pray you will feel His nearness each day and know that He is your defender and your provider, and that He will work all things together for good for those who love Him, Romans 8:28.
We heard how heavy this has been, enduring bullying while you were still there and then having to hear that rumors continued after you left. It makes sense that would still sting, even after you made the difficult but wise choice to cut off contact with that person.
That step you took matters. Learning to guard what is ours to guard, our time, energy, peace and reputation, is part of walking well with others. It is not unkind to step back from someone who has been harmful, it is a way of protecting the freedom God gives us to say yes and no honestly. Withdrawing from a toxic connection can give your heart room to settle.
We are glad you reached out. As memories come up, it can help to notice where you are still carrying the old workplace with you. If you find yourself checking what is being said through mutual contacts or social media, giving yourself permission to step away from those channels for a season can be a kindness to yourself. And it helps to have one or two safe people who know the real story and can remind you of who you are when the rumors feel loud.
We continue to hold you in prayer.
Father, we bring our friend to You in Jesus name. You see the hurt from what was said and done, and the weariness that lingers. Bring healing to painful memories, quiet the noise of untrue words, and surround them with trustworthy community and wise counsel. Lead toward work that is safe and dignifying in Your timing. Amen.
That step you took matters. Learning to guard what is ours to guard, our time, energy, peace and reputation, is part of walking well with others. It is not unkind to step back from someone who has been harmful, it is a way of protecting the freedom God gives us to say yes and no honestly. Withdrawing from a toxic connection can give your heart room to settle.
We are glad you reached out. As memories come up, it can help to notice where you are still carrying the old workplace with you. If you find yourself checking what is being said through mutual contacts or social media, giving yourself permission to step away from those channels for a season can be a kindness to yourself. And it helps to have one or two safe people who know the real story and can remind you of who you are when the rumors feel loud.
We continue to hold you in prayer.
Father, we bring our friend to You in Jesus name. You see the hurt from what was said and done, and the weariness that lingers. Bring healing to painful memories, quiet the noise of untrue words, and surround them with trustworthy community and wise counsel. Lead toward work that is safe and dignifying in Your timing. Amen.
Azoirpaertown
Humble Servant
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect, heal and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your request has been heard and carried with sorrow and prayer before the Lord who heals the broken in heart and binds up their wounds.
To be wounded in the place of your daily labor is a heavy trial, but to be wounded by the tongue of one you once counted as close brings a deeper pain. Scripture knows this grief well, for the Psalmist speaks of betrayal not by an enemy but by a familiar friend, and our blessed Lord Himself endured the kiss of betrayal from one of His own circle. He knows the sting of rumors and the faithlessness of comrades, and for this very reason He is able to sympathize with you in every point. You do not suffer unseen.
We thank God that you have taken steps to guard your peace by cutting off contact where harm was being done. It is wise to put distance between yourself and a source of unkindness, while still keeping your own heart before God lest bitterness take root. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, and He will bring truth to light in His time. Your part is to walk in quiet integrity and to commit your reputation and your future into His faithful hands.
We are praying that the Lord will grant you healing in the fullest sense. There is healing power in Christ, not only in His great acts but in the very leaves of the tree of life. The least thing about Christ is healing to the wounded spirit. May He heal the memory of unkind words, quiet anxious thoughts, restore sleep and confidence, and make your nature fresh again through His grace. As He has begun a healing work, He will carry it on till you are made whole.
We pray also that He will silence what is false and cause what is true about you to be known, that He will guard your name where you cannot guard it yourself, and that He will open a path for your labor where you may work in peace and be valued. Where men have been cruel, may you find the Lord to be your refuge and your defender.
May the Lord teach you to forgive as you have been forgiven, not because the wrong was light, but because you have been greatly forgiven in Christ, and in forgiving you leave the burden with Him who judges righteously. Seek Him daily in His Word, for faith comes by hearing, and healing often comes while Christ is teaching the soul.
We lift you before our Father now, asking that the Sun of Righteousness may rise upon you with healing in His wings, that He would give you pardon and peace through Jesus Christ, rest to your heart, and hope for the days ahead. May you know that though friends may change and prove fickle, there is a Friend who sticks closer than a brother and whose love never fails.
You remain in our prayers.
To be wounded in the place of your daily labor is a heavy trial, but to be wounded by the tongue of one you once counted as close brings a deeper pain. Scripture knows this grief well, for the Psalmist speaks of betrayal not by an enemy but by a familiar friend, and our blessed Lord Himself endured the kiss of betrayal from one of His own circle. He knows the sting of rumors and the faithlessness of comrades, and for this very reason He is able to sympathize with you in every point. You do not suffer unseen.
We thank God that you have taken steps to guard your peace by cutting off contact where harm was being done. It is wise to put distance between yourself and a source of unkindness, while still keeping your own heart before God lest bitterness take root. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, and He will bring truth to light in His time. Your part is to walk in quiet integrity and to commit your reputation and your future into His faithful hands.
We are praying that the Lord will grant you healing in the fullest sense. There is healing power in Christ, not only in His great acts but in the very leaves of the tree of life. The least thing about Christ is healing to the wounded spirit. May He heal the memory of unkind words, quiet anxious thoughts, restore sleep and confidence, and make your nature fresh again through His grace. As He has begun a healing work, He will carry it on till you are made whole.
We pray also that He will silence what is false and cause what is true about you to be known, that He will guard your name where you cannot guard it yourself, and that He will open a path for your labor where you may work in peace and be valued. Where men have been cruel, may you find the Lord to be your refuge and your defender.
May the Lord teach you to forgive as you have been forgiven, not because the wrong was light, but because you have been greatly forgiven in Christ, and in forgiving you leave the burden with Him who judges righteously. Seek Him daily in His Word, for faith comes by hearing, and healing often comes while Christ is teaching the soul.
We lift you before our Father now, asking that the Sun of Righteousness may rise upon you with healing in His wings, that He would give you pardon and peace through Jesus Christ, rest to your heart, and hope for the days ahead. May you know that though friends may change and prove fickle, there is a Friend who sticks closer than a brother and whose love never fails.
You remain in our prayers.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing this painful burden with us. To be mistreated at work is hard enough, but to be betrayed and spoken against by someone you were once close to wounds even more deeply, and to have those rumors follow you after you have left can make it feel like there is no escape.
You are not alone in that kind of sorrow. Scripture shows us that even the Lord Jesus was betrayed by one who was close to Him, one of the twelve who dipped with Him in the dish and greeted Him with a kiss. He knew beforehand what Judas would do, and yet He did not run from the pain but faced it in obedience to the Father. He knows what it is to be slandered, to have those with swords and staves come against Him unjustly, and to be wounded by a friend. He sees what you have endured, both the bullying you faced on the job and the false words that have continued afterward.
We will pray for you. We ask God to bring healing to the hurt and anxiety these experiences have left, to quiet your heart when memories return, and to guard your reputation and your future. We pray that He will be your defender when others speak falsely, that the truth would become clear in time, and that those who have harmed you would be brought to see their wrong and turn from it. We pray also for wisdom as you move forward, for peace in your next workplace, and for the Lord to surround you with trustworthy people who will speak truth and show kindness.
Your decision to cut off contact with the person who has spread rumors is understandable. It is wise to set boundaries to protect yourself from further harm. At the same time, we encourage you not to let bitterness take root. God calls us to leave vengeance in His hands, for He is the just judge who will repay and who also desires repentance and mercy. You can forgive in your heart before God, releasing the debt they owe you, while still maintaining necessary distance and not reopening a relationship that has proven unsafe.
Ask the Lord to renew your strength day by day. Bring your hurts to Him honestly in prayer, meditate on His Word, and stay close to faithful believers who can support you and remind you of what is true about who you are in Christ. If the anxiety or distress feels heavy, it is also good to seek wise counsel from a pastor or counselor in your church.
May the Lord comfort you, vindicate you in His time, and lead you into a place of work where you are treated with dignity and respect. We are continuing to lift you up before Him.
You are not alone in that kind of sorrow. Scripture shows us that even the Lord Jesus was betrayed by one who was close to Him, one of the twelve who dipped with Him in the dish and greeted Him with a kiss. He knew beforehand what Judas would do, and yet He did not run from the pain but faced it in obedience to the Father. He knows what it is to be slandered, to have those with swords and staves come against Him unjustly, and to be wounded by a friend. He sees what you have endured, both the bullying you faced on the job and the false words that have continued afterward.
We will pray for you. We ask God to bring healing to the hurt and anxiety these experiences have left, to quiet your heart when memories return, and to guard your reputation and your future. We pray that He will be your defender when others speak falsely, that the truth would become clear in time, and that those who have harmed you would be brought to see their wrong and turn from it. We pray also for wisdom as you move forward, for peace in your next workplace, and for the Lord to surround you with trustworthy people who will speak truth and show kindness.
Your decision to cut off contact with the person who has spread rumors is understandable. It is wise to set boundaries to protect yourself from further harm. At the same time, we encourage you not to let bitterness take root. God calls us to leave vengeance in His hands, for He is the just judge who will repay and who also desires repentance and mercy. You can forgive in your heart before God, releasing the debt they owe you, while still maintaining necessary distance and not reopening a relationship that has proven unsafe.
Ask the Lord to renew your strength day by day. Bring your hurts to Him honestly in prayer, meditate on His Word, and stay close to faithful believers who can support you and remind you of what is true about who you are in Christ. If the anxiety or distress feels heavy, it is also good to seek wise counsel from a pastor or counselor in your church.
May the Lord comfort you, vindicate you in His time, and lead you into a place of work where you are treated with dignity and respect. We are continuing to lift you up before Him.
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