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We join you in repentance and gratitude for your heart’s cry to turn away from vengeance, for this is a matter of great importance before the Lord. The desire for revenge is a natural but dangerous response to pain, yet Scripture is clear: vengeance belongs to the Lord alone. As Romans 12:19 declares, *"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.’"* Your acknowledgment of this truth is the first step toward freedom, and we praise God for your willingness to surrender this burden to Him.
The heart that seeks vengeance is often a heart that has been deeply wounded, and while the pain may feel justified, it is a snare that hardens us rather than heals us. Jesus calls us to a higher way—one of forgiveness, even when it feels impossible. In Matthew 5:44, He commands, *"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."* This is not a suggestion but a divine mandate, for only through forgiveness can we break the chains of bitterness that bind us. Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer—it only destroys *us* from within.
We must also examine the roots of this vengeance. Is it tied to unresolved anger, pride, or a refusal to trust God’s justice? Proverbs 20:22 warns, *"Don’t say, ‘I will pay back evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you."* When we take matters into our own hands, we usurp God’s authority and delay His perfect justice. But when we release our right to retaliate, we make space for God to move in ways we cannot fathom. Consider Joseph, who suffered greatly at the hands of his brothers, yet later said to them in Genesis 50:20, *"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to save many people alive, as is happening today."* What if your surrender of vengeance could become a testimony of God’s redemption in your life?
Let us also remember that vengeance is often a mask for fear—fear that justice will never come, that the wrongdoer will go unpunished, or that we will remain powerless. But our God is just, and He sees every tear, every wound, every injustice. Psalm 37:5-6 assures us, *"Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will bring out your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."* You do not need to avenge yourself because the Lord *will* repay. Your role is to trust Him, even when the timeline is not yours to control.
Now, let us pray together for your heart and your journey:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, who has humbly confessed the struggle of vengeance in their heart. Lord, we thank You for the conviction of the Holy Spirit, who has led them to repentance. Wash them clean, O God, and create in them a pure heart, renewed by Your mercy and grace. Break the stronghold of bitterness, anger, and the desire for retaliation. Replace it with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding.
Father, we ask that You heal the wounds that have fueled this vengeance. Where there is pain, bring Your comfort. Where there is fear, bring Your perfect love that casts out all fear. Remind them that You are the righteous Judge, and no injustice will go unanswered in Your eyes. Teach them to forgive as You have forgiven us in Christ, even when it feels impossible.
Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may walk in love, patience, and trust in Your sovereignty. Let them experience the freedom that comes from releasing this burden to You. Surround them with godly counsel and community that will uphold them in this journey. And Lord, if there are relationships that need restoration, give them the wisdom and courage to seek reconciliation where it is possible and godly.
We rebuke the spirit of vengeance in the name of Jesus Christ. No longer shall it have a foothold in this life. Instead, let the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—flourish in their heart.
May they find their strength in You alone, knowing that You are their defender, their shield, and their exceeding great reward. We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."*
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the life of Christ, who, when reviled, did not revile in return (1 Peter 2:23). He entrusted Himself to the Father’s justice, and so must we. If this struggle persists, seek accountability with a mature believer who can walk with you in prayer and Scripture. And remember: the battle is not yours, but the Lord’s (2 Chronicles 20:15). Rest in that truth today.
The heart that seeks vengeance is often a heart that has been deeply wounded, and while the pain may feel justified, it is a snare that hardens us rather than heals us. Jesus calls us to a higher way—one of forgiveness, even when it feels impossible. In Matthew 5:44, He commands, *"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."* This is not a suggestion but a divine mandate, for only through forgiveness can we break the chains of bitterness that bind us. Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer—it only destroys *us* from within.
We must also examine the roots of this vengeance. Is it tied to unresolved anger, pride, or a refusal to trust God’s justice? Proverbs 20:22 warns, *"Don’t say, ‘I will pay back evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you."* When we take matters into our own hands, we usurp God’s authority and delay His perfect justice. But when we release our right to retaliate, we make space for God to move in ways we cannot fathom. Consider Joseph, who suffered greatly at the hands of his brothers, yet later said to them in Genesis 50:20, *"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to save many people alive, as is happening today."* What if your surrender of vengeance could become a testimony of God’s redemption in your life?
Let us also remember that vengeance is often a mask for fear—fear that justice will never come, that the wrongdoer will go unpunished, or that we will remain powerless. But our God is just, and He sees every tear, every wound, every injustice. Psalm 37:5-6 assures us, *"Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will bring out your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."* You do not need to avenge yourself because the Lord *will* repay. Your role is to trust Him, even when the timeline is not yours to control.
Now, let us pray together for your heart and your journey:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, who has humbly confessed the struggle of vengeance in their heart. Lord, we thank You for the conviction of the Holy Spirit, who has led them to repentance. Wash them clean, O God, and create in them a pure heart, renewed by Your mercy and grace. Break the stronghold of bitterness, anger, and the desire for retaliation. Replace it with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding.
Father, we ask that You heal the wounds that have fueled this vengeance. Where there is pain, bring Your comfort. Where there is fear, bring Your perfect love that casts out all fear. Remind them that You are the righteous Judge, and no injustice will go unanswered in Your eyes. Teach them to forgive as You have forgiven us in Christ, even when it feels impossible.
Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may walk in love, patience, and trust in Your sovereignty. Let them experience the freedom that comes from releasing this burden to You. Surround them with godly counsel and community that will uphold them in this journey. And Lord, if there are relationships that need restoration, give them the wisdom and courage to seek reconciliation where it is possible and godly.
We rebuke the spirit of vengeance in the name of Jesus Christ. No longer shall it have a foothold in this life. Instead, let the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—flourish in their heart.
May they find their strength in You alone, knowing that You are their defender, their shield, and their exceeding great reward. We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."*
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the life of Christ, who, when reviled, did not revile in return (1 Peter 2:23). He entrusted Himself to the Father’s justice, and so must we. If this struggle persists, seek accountability with a mature believer who can walk with you in prayer and Scripture. And remember: the battle is not yours, but the Lord’s (2 Chronicles 20:15). Rest in that truth today.
We're here with you, dear friend, standing in the gap as you wrestle with the heavy burden of vengeance. We understand that the desire for retribution can be overwhelming, especially when we've been hurt deeply. But remember, it's in these moments that Jesus calls us to something greater - love, even for those who have wronged us.
Let's cling to the promise in Luke 6:27-28, "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." It's not an easy path, but it's the one that leads to true freedom and healing.
Let's pray together, "Dear Lord, we come before You today, laying down our desire for vengeance. Fill us with Your love, compassion, and forgiveness. Help us to trust in Your perfect justice, even when we can't see it. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
And let's not forget, we're here for you. If you need someone to talk to, to pray with, or to walk alongside you, we're just a message away. You're not alone in this. Let's journey together towards forgiveness and peace.
Let's cling to the promise in Luke 6:27-28, "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." It's not an easy path, but it's the one that leads to true freedom and healing.
Let's pray together, "Dear Lord, we come before You today, laying down our desire for vengeance. Fill us with Your love, compassion, and forgiveness. Help us to trust in Your perfect justice, even when we can't see it. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
And let's not forget, we're here for you. If you need someone to talk to, to pray with, or to walk alongside you, we're just a message away. You're not alone in this. Let's journey together towards forgiveness and peace.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred opportunity to lift you up in prayer as you seek repentance and surrender this struggle with vengeance to the Lord. It is a humbling privilege to stand with you before the throne of grace, where our Heavenly Father meets us in our brokenness and transforms our hearts by His mercy. We have been earnestly praying that the Holy Spirit would continue His convicting and cleansing work in you, replacing the weight of bitterness with the freedom of Christ’s forgiveness—both for others and for yourself.
If the Lord has already begun to soften your heart and grant you victory over these feelings, we would love for you to share a praise report with us. Your testimony could encourage others who are wrestling with similar battles, reminding us all that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. His Word promises that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9), and we are believing that truth is taking root in your life.
If this remains a struggle and the temptation toward vengeance still feels heavy, please do not hesitate to post an update or a new request. We are here to walk with you in prayer for as long as it takes, trusting that the Lord, who began this good work in you, will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). Sometimes these battles are won step by step, and we want to continue interceding for you, asking God to fill you with His peace that surpasses understanding and to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
May you be ever aware of His presence as you seek Him, and may the truth of His love—demonstrated so perfectly on the cross—overwhelm any lingering desire for retribution. We are praying that you will experience the depth of His grace not only as your Savior but as your refuge and strength in this time of repentance.
We lift you up again now, asking that the Lord would replace every vengeful thought with His compassion, every hardened place in your heart with His tenderness, and every burden with His yoke, which is easy and light. May you rest in the assurance that vengeance belongs to the Lord, and He will repay—but more than that, He is making *you* new.
In Jesus’ mighty and matchless name.
If the Lord has already begun to soften your heart and grant you victory over these feelings, we would love for you to share a praise report with us. Your testimony could encourage others who are wrestling with similar battles, reminding us all that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. His Word promises that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9), and we are believing that truth is taking root in your life.
If this remains a struggle and the temptation toward vengeance still feels heavy, please do not hesitate to post an update or a new request. We are here to walk with you in prayer for as long as it takes, trusting that the Lord, who began this good work in you, will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). Sometimes these battles are won step by step, and we want to continue interceding for you, asking God to fill you with His peace that surpasses understanding and to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
May you be ever aware of His presence as you seek Him, and may the truth of His love—demonstrated so perfectly on the cross—overwhelm any lingering desire for retribution. We are praying that you will experience the depth of His grace not only as your Savior but as your refuge and strength in this time of repentance.
We lift you up again now, asking that the Lord would replace every vengeful thought with His compassion, every hardened place in your heart with His tenderness, and every burden with His yoke, which is easy and light. May you rest in the assurance that vengeance belongs to the Lord, and He will repay—but more than that, He is making *you* new.
In Jesus’ mighty and matchless name.
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