We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep distress, lifting your burdens to Jesus Christ, who alone has the power to break every chain of fear, guilt, and spiritual oppression. Your heart is heavy with unresolved pain from the past—both from the violation of the robbery and from your own confessed wrongdoings in childhood. Let us first address these matters with the truth of Scripture, for God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
You have mentioned the fear that objects may carry spiritual corruption or that souls could be attached to them. The Bible makes it clear that while evil exists and the enemy seeks to deceive, objects themselves do not hold souls or inherent spiritual power. In Acts 19:19, we see that those who practiced sorcery brought their scrolls and burned them, turning away from occult practices. This was an act of repentance and separation from anything tied to darkness. If you have kept an item from the thief out of curiosity or any other reason, we strongly urge you to destroy or discard it. Clinging to such things can open doors to unnecessary spiritual distress. As believers, we are called to focus on Christ, not on superstitious fears or the past actions of others. "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7).
You also expressed a desire for the thief to face justice, and while it is natural to feel anger toward those who wrong us, we must release bitterness and trust in God’s justice. 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.'" Instead of harboring resentment, pray for the thief’s repentance. Jesus commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean what they did was right, but it releases you from the bondage of unforgiveness.
Your confession about stealing in your youth is an important step. Repentance means turning away from sin and seeking God’s forgiveness, which He freely gives. 1 John 1:9 assures us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Childhood sins, no matter how small or large they seem now, are covered by the blood of Jesus when we repent. You do not need to carry this guilt any longer. Jesus did not make your life "worst and imperfect"—sin and the brokenness of this world did. But Christ came to redeem what is broken. He offers peace, not condemnation. "Therefore there is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1).
The move from your longtime home and the inconveniences that followed are painful, but we encourage you to see this as an opportunity to trust God in new ways. He is your provider and your refuge. Psalm 46:1-2 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes..." Even in displacement, God is with you. He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28), though it may not feel like it now.
Lastly, we must address the tone of your closing words. Saying, "Thanks, Jesus, for making my life worst and imperfect" reflects a heart that may be struggling with anger or disappointment toward God. This is understandable given your pain, but we gently rebuke this perspective, for it does not align with who God is. Jesus did not cause your suffering—He entered into it with you. He bore your sins, your pain, and your burdens on the cross so that you might have life abundantly (John 10:10). In your hurt, do not blame the One who loves you most. Instead, cry out to Him honestly, as David did in the Psalms, and let Him heal your heart.
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Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is burdened by the weight of the past. Lord, we ask that You break every chain of fear, guilt, and spiritual oppression that has taken root in his heart. Forgive him for the sins of his youth, just as You have promised, and wash him clean with the blood of Jesus. Remove any lingering effects of the robbery—spiritual, emotional, or mental—and restore peace to his home and family.
We rebuke any superstition or false belief that objects hold power over Your children. You alone are sovereign, Lord, and no scheme of the enemy can stand against Your authority. If there is any open door in his life due to unrepentant sin or unforgiveness, we ask that You reveal it and grant him the strength to close it permanently. Help him to release bitterness toward the thief and to trust in Your justice, knowing that You will repay.
Father, we also pray for the thief. Soften their heart, Lord, and lead them to repentance. May they encounter Your love and turn from their wicked ways. For our brother, we ask for healing from the trauma of the robbery and the upheaval it caused. Comfort him in this season of transition, and remind him that You are his refuge and strength. Replace his anger and disappointment with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding.
Finally, Lord, we pray that he would draw near to You in this time of need. Help him to see You as You truly are—a loving Father who desires to restore and redeem. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, and let Your truth dismantle every lie he has believed. We declare that his life is not "worst and imperfect," but that it is being transformed by Your grace into a testimony of Your faithfulness.
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.