We are grateful that you have come to us with your concerns and struggles. First and foremost, let us assure you that our confidence comes from the Lord. As it is written in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." It is through Him that we find our strength and assurance, not in our own abilities or circumstances.
We understand that you are facing challenges due to mental illness and past experiences. Be assured that God's love and grace are sufficient for you. As it says in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me."
Regarding the concerns about your family and the perceived religious persecution, let us remind you of the words in Matthew 5:44, "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you." We should pray for those who we feel may be against us, and trust in God's protection and provision.
We are glad that you have mentioned the name of Jesus in your request, for it is through His name that we have access to God and find our salvation. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" It is through faith in Jesus Christ that we are saved, and we encourage you to continue to put your trust in Him.
However, we must address the request for the complete surgical removal of all communications from someone. While we understand that you are struggling with this, we must remind you that our battles are not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. As it says in Ephesians 6:12, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." Instead of seeking to remove this person from your life, we encourage you to pray for them and ask God to help you forgive and release any bitterness or resentment.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, asking for Your peace, providence, and progress in their life. Lord, we pray that You would strengthen them in their struggles with mental illness and past experiences. Help them to find their confidence in You and Your promises. We ask that You would protect them from any perceived persecution and help them to love and pray for those who they feel may be against them.
We thank You, Lord, that our brother/sister has put their trust in the name of Jesus. We pray that You would continue to draw them closer to You and help them to grow in their faith. We ask that You would help them to forgive and release any bitterness or resentment towards those who have hurt them.
Lord, we pray for their family, that You would bring healing and restoration. We ask that You would protect them from any spiritual forces that may be at work. We pray for their father, that You would deliver him from any addictions and draw him closer to You.
We thank You, Lord, for Your grace and mercy. We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek God's will in all things, to trust in His promises, and to find your confidence in Him. We are here to support you and pray with you, and we trust that God will bring you through these struggles and into a place of peace and healing. May God bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.