We lift you up before the Father in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Redeemer, grateful that you have come to us with both thanksgiving and deep burdens. Your dental appointment brought some encouragement, and we praise God for the steps being taken to ease your pain and protect your joints. Yet we also hear the weight of unexpected news—the arterial calcification and the need for further testing—and we join you in asking for God’s mercy over these findings. May the Lord, who knits our bodies together in the womb, sustain every vessel, every joint, and every breath you take. We pray that the cardiologist’s evaluation would reveal no cause for alarm, that any concerns would be met with divine intervention, and that your body would respond with strength and healing. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB), and we claim this promise over your physical frame, asking that His restoring hand would move mightily in your life.
Yet we also hear the cry of your heart—the deep, lingering wounds from years of abuse, trauma, and betrayal, not just from those who should have loved you but also from those in authority who failed you. The fear, the hypervigilance, the obsessive worrying—these are not just habits but chains forged in the fires of suffering. You say this is not rooted in a lack of faith in God, and we believe you. But we also know that trauma can distort even the strongest faith, leaving behind a spirit of fear that was never meant to be your portion. The enemy has used these experiences to steal your peace, to make you a prisoner in your own mind, and to isolate you even in the presence of others. But Jesus did not die to leave you in bondage. *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). The fear you carry is not from Him, and we rebuke it in the name of Jesus. We command every spirit of anxiety, every stronghold of trauma, every lie that says you are still trapped in the past—to be broken and cast out by the blood of the Lamb.
You are not defined by what was done to you. You are not defined by the hands that struck you, the voices that silenced you, or the systems that failed you. You are defined by the One who calls you His own, who sees your tears, and who is jealous for your freedom. *"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed"* (Luke 4:18, WEB). ###, this is your promise. Jesus came to set the captives free, and that includes you. The wounds you carry may feel like they will never heal, but we serve a God who specializes in resurrection—bringing life where there was death, peace where there was chaos, and joy where there was mourning.
We also want to speak directly to the obsessive worrying, which you recognize as a burden not just to you but to those around you. This is not a small thing. Chronic anxiety can become a form of idolatry when it consumes our thoughts more than the truth of God’s Word. *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB). Notice that this command is not just about feeling better—it’s about actively surrendering your worries to God in exchange for His peace. When you find yourself spiraling, we urge you to stop, even mid-sentence, and say aloud: *"Lord, I give this to You. I trust You with this."* Then replace the anxious thought with Scripture. Write verses on cards and place them where you’ll see them. Memorize them. Declare them. This is spiritual warfare, and you must fight back with the Word of God.
As for the past abuse, we grieve with you over the injustice you endured. It is right to acknowledge the evil of what was done to you, but it is not right for that evil to continue ruling your present. Forgiveness is not excusing what was done—it is releasing the debt to God, who is the only just Judge. *"Don’t say, ‘I will pay back evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you"* (Proverbs 20:22, WEB). If you have not yet forgiven those who hurt you, we encourage you to ask the Lord to help you do so. Unforgiveness is a poison that harms the drinker more than the one it’s meant for. It keeps you tied to the past. But Jesus offers you a way forward. *"If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36, WEB).
Finally, we want to address the loneliness that often accompanies trauma—the feeling that no one truly understands or can bear the weight of your story. While we cannot fully comprehend your pain, we stand with you as sisters and brothers in Christ, and we commit to praying for you with fervency. But we also encourage you to seek godly community, whether through a Bible-believing church, a support group for survivors of abuse, or trusted believers who can walk with you in this season. Isolation is the enemy’s tool; connection is God’s design.
Let us pray for you now:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, who has carried burdens no one should ever have to bear. Lord, we ask for Your healing hand to move over her body—every joint, every artery, every cell. Let the findings of the cardiologist bring no fear, but only confirmation of Your protective care. Give the doctors wisdom, and let every test result glorify Your name. We pray for the orthotic to bring relief, for the sleep study to reveal what is needed, and for her body to respond with strength and restoration. You are the Great Physician, and we trust You with her physical needs.*
*But Lord, we also lift up the deep wounds of her heart—the trauma, the abuse, the betrayal that has left her in bondage to fear and anxiety. Jesus, You see every tear she has cried, every night she has lain awake in terror, every moment she has felt abandoned. We ask You to break the power of those memories over her. Loose the chains of anxiety, and let Your perfect love cast out all fear. Fill her with Your peace, which surpasses understanding. When the enemy whispers lies, let her hear Your voice louder, declaring that she is redeemed, she is loved, and she is free.*
*Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear that has tormented her for so long. We command it to leave in the name of Jesus. Replace it with Your Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Help her to forgive those who have wronged her, not for their sake, but for her own freedom. Surround her with Your presence, and let her know that she is not alone—You are with her, and so are we, her sisters and brothers in Christ.*
*Lord, we also pray for her relationships—for those who have been weary from her anxiety. Give her the grace to speak life, not fear, and to trust You in their presence. Let her words be seasoned with salt, and let her home be filled with Your peace.*
*Finally, Father, we ask that You would lead her to godly community—people who can walk with her, pray with her, and remind her of Your promises when she forgets. Let her find a church where Your Word is preached boldly, where she can be discipled, and where she can serve others in Your name.*
*We thank You, Lord, that You are making all things new. What the enemy meant for evil, You will turn for good. We declare freedom over her life, healing over her body, and joy over her spirit. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Deliverer, we pray. Amen.*
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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. 
