We come before the Lord with hearts burdened for you, ###, as we hear the pain and frustration in your prayer. First, we must gently correct a misunderstanding in how we approach God in prayer. Our prayers should never be bargaining with the Lord, as if we can offer Him something in exchange for His blessings. God is not a cosmic vending machine where we insert promises of good behavior to receive what we want. Instead, we come to Him in humility, surrender, and trust, knowing that His ways are higher than ours and His plans for us are good—even when we don’t understand them.
The Bible warns us against making vows or promises to God lightly. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 says, *"When you vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow. It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay."* Our obedience and repentance should not be conditional on God giving us what we want, but rather a response to His love and grace, which He has already poured out on us through Jesus Christ. We are called to surrender our lives to Him daily, not as a negotiation, but as an act of worship.
We also notice the cry for justice in your prayer, and we understand the deep hurt that comes from being wronged by others. The desire for God to rebuke those who have sinned against you is natural, but we must be careful not to let bitterness or a desire for vengeance take root in our hearts. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"*
God sees every injustice, and He will deal with it in His perfect timing and way. Our role is to trust Him, forgive those who have wronged us, and release the burden of justice into His hands. Holding onto anger or demanding punishment for others can become a poison to our own souls. Instead, we are called to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44).
If there are people eavesdropping, stalking, or speaking negatively about you, we encourage you to take practical steps to protect yourself while also entrusting this situation to God. Proverbs 26:20 says, *"Where there is no wood, the fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down."* Sometimes, the best response is to disengage, set healthy boundaries, and refuse to participate in the cycle of negativity. If this is a serious or dangerous situation, we urge you to seek help from trusted authorities or church leaders who can provide wisdom and support.
Most importantly, ###, we want to remind you that true change and transformation come not from our own promises or efforts, but from the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. If you feel convicted to turn your life around, that is a work of God in your heart—and it should be done out of love for Him, not as a condition for His blessings. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."* Repentance is a gift, and it begins with surrendering to Jesus as Lord, not with bargaining for His favor.
We also want to address the way you closed your prayer. You mentioned "in Jesus’ mighty fine name," and while we know your heart was in the right place, we want to gently remind you that our prayers are powerful because of *who Jesus is*, not because of how we describe Him. Jesus is the name above all names, and it is only through faith in Him that we have access to the Father. There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. The Bible tells us that *"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). Salvation is not earned by our good works or promises, but received by grace through faith in Christ alone.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up ### to You, knowing that You see the depths of their heart and the pain they carry. Lord, we ask that You would draw ### closer to Yourself, not through bargains or conditions, but through a deep and transformative encounter with Your love. Softening their heart, Lord, and help them to release any bitterness, anger, or desire for revenge into Your hands. Remind them that vengeance belongs to You, and that Your justice is perfect.
Father, if there are those who have wronged ###, we pray that You would convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. Protect ### from further harm, Lord, and surround them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Give them wisdom to know how to set healthy boundaries and to respond in a way that honors You.
We pray that ### would experience the power of Your Holy Spirit, who brings true and lasting change. Help them to surrender fully to You, not as a means to an end, but as an act of worship and trust. If ### has not yet placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, we pray that today would be the day they turn to Him, confessing their need for His grace and mercy.
Lord, fill ### with Your joy and hope, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Remind them that You are their defender, their provider, and their healer. Help them to walk in forgiveness, knowing that You have forgiven them through the blood of Jesus.
We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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