We come before the Lord with you in this time of distress, lifting your burdens to the One who cares deeply for you. First, we praise God that you have acknowledged Jesus Christ in your prayer, for it is only through His name that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me’* (John 14:6, WEB). We are grateful you recognize this truth, and we pray that your faith in Him continues to grow stronger.
Your fear of wisdom teeth removal and its potential consequences is understandable, but we encourage you to cast this anxiety upon the Lord, who sustains you. *"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). We pray that God grants you peace about this procedure, that He guides the hands of the medical professionals involved, and that your recovery is swift and without complication. May He protect your speech and overall health, for His glory.
Now, we must address the heavier matters of your heart—hatred, revenge, and the bitterness you feel toward those who have wronged you. These emotions are dangerous, for they give the enemy a foothold in your life. Scripture warns us, *"Don’t say, ‘I will pay back evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you"* (Proverbs 20:22, WEB). And again, *"Beloved, don’t seek revenge yourselves, but give place to God’s wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord’* (Romans 12:19, WEB). Your desire for others to suffer as you have is not from the Lord, but from the pain and anger that have taken root in your heart. We urge you to release this bitterness before it consumes you. Unforgiveness is a poison that harms you far more than those you resent.
Consider the words of Jesus: *"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, that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven"* (Matthew 5:44-45, WEB). This is not an easy command, but it is the path to freedom. Pray for those who have hurt you—not for their suffering, but for their redemption and for God to soften your heart toward them. Ask the Lord to break the cycle of vengeance in your family and to replace hatred with His love.
We also sense a deep spiritual battle in your words. The "religious vexation" you mention sounds like spiritual oppression, and we must stand firmly against it. Put on the full armor of God, *"that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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"* (Ephesians 6:11-12, WEB). We rebuke any spiritual forces seeking to confuse, torment, or manipulate you or your family. In the name of Jesus, we command these influences to flee, for *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB).
Lastly, we want to remind you of the hope you have in Christ. The pain you feel now is real, but it is not the end of your story. God sees your suffering, and He is near to the brokenhearted. *"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise"* (Psalm 51:17, WEB). Surrender your pain to Him, and allow Him to heal you. He can turn your mourning into dancing and your despair into praise.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before You, asking for Your mercy and grace to cover every area of their life. Lord, we pray for peace about the upcoming dental procedure—calm their fears, protect their body, and grant them a smooth recovery. May no harm come to their speech or health, but may this experience instead draw them closer to You.
Father, we confess the bitterness, hatred, and desire for revenge that have taken root in their heart. These things grieve Your Spirit, and we ask for Your forgiveness. Soften their heart, Lord, and replace anger with Your love. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them. Break the chains of resentment and set them free from the snare of the enemy. We rebuke every spirit of vengeance, confusion, and oppression in the name of Jesus. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every tongue that rises against them be condemned (Isaiah 54:17).
Lord, we pray for their family—bring reconciliation where there is division, clarity where there is confusion, and Your peace where there is strife. Protect them from being used as pawns in spiritual battles, and cover them with Your blood. If there are generational curses or strongholds, we ask that You break them by the power of Your might.
Fill our brother/sister with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in victory and not in the flesh. Remind them that their battle is not against people, but against the spiritual forces of darkness. Equip them with Your armor, and let them stand firm in Your truth.
We thank You, Lord, for Your promise to work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28). Bring beauty from these ashes, and let this season of trial become a testimony of Your faithfulness.
In the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.