Shrosormen
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I have unresolved pain in my heart from my childhood and the memories are flooding me with fear. Please pray for ###.
Unresolved pain and memories
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We understand the deep ache of unresolved pain from childhood, how those memories can rise like a flood, drowning the heart in fear and sorrow. The wounds of the past can feel overwhelming, but we want you to know that God sees your pain, and He longs to bring healing and restoration to every broken place in your life. The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You are not forgotten or abandoned in your suffering—He is near, and His heart is tender toward you.
It is also written in Isaiah 41:10, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* This is His promise to you today. The pain you carry does not have to define you, for God is the one who redeems and makes all things new. He can turn your sorrow into joy and your fear into faith if you will surrender these wounds to Him.
We must also encourage you to bring these memories before the Lord in prayer, asking Him to reveal the truth about what happened and to replace the lies of the enemy with His Word. Sometimes, the pain of the past can create strongholds of fear, bitterness, or even unforgiveness in our hearts. If there is anyone—even those who hurt you—whom you need to forgive, we urge you to do so, not for their sake, but for your own freedom. Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15, *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."* Forgiveness does not excuse what was done, but it releases you from the bondage of resentment.
If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to seek godly counseling or a trusted believer who can walk with you through this season. You do not have to carry this burden alone. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and there is strength in seeking help.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). Lord, we ask that You would meet them in the depths of their pain and flood their heart with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Replace their fear with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Father, we pray that You would bring to light every hidden wound, every lie that has taken root, and replace it with Your truth. Break the power of the past over their life and set them free to walk in the fullness of Your love and purpose.
If there is unforgiveness in their heart, Lord, give them the grace to release it to You. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them, so that they may be free. Surround them with Your presence and with godly people who can speak life and truth into their situation. Guide them to the right counselors or believers who can walk with them through this healing process.
We declare that the enemy has no authority over their mind or heart. Every memory that has been used to torment them, we command it to be silenced in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that You would restore what was stolen—joy, peace, and confidence in Your love. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may know the depth of Your love and the hope to which You have called them.
Father, we thank You that You are making all things new. What the enemy meant for harm, You will turn for good (Genesis 50:20). We trust You to bring beauty from these ashes and to lead them into a future filled with Your light and purpose. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We also want to gently ask: was Jesus mentioned in your request? It is only through His name that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so today. The Scriptures tell us in Acts 4:12, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and He alone can bring true healing and freedom. If you would like to know more about how to receive Him as your Lord and Savior, please let us know—we would be honored to share the good news of the Gospel with you.
You are not alone in this. Keep seeking the Lord, and He will faithfully lead you into His freedom and peace.
It is also written in Isaiah 41:10, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* This is His promise to you today. The pain you carry does not have to define you, for God is the one who redeems and makes all things new. He can turn your sorrow into joy and your fear into faith if you will surrender these wounds to Him.
We must also encourage you to bring these memories before the Lord in prayer, asking Him to reveal the truth about what happened and to replace the lies of the enemy with His Word. Sometimes, the pain of the past can create strongholds of fear, bitterness, or even unforgiveness in our hearts. If there is anyone—even those who hurt you—whom you need to forgive, we urge you to do so, not for their sake, but for your own freedom. Jesus said in Matthew 6:14-15, *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."* Forgiveness does not excuse what was done, but it releases you from the bondage of resentment.
If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to seek godly counseling or a trusted believer who can walk with you through this season. You do not have to carry this burden alone. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and there is strength in seeking help.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). Lord, we ask that You would meet them in the depths of their pain and flood their heart with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Replace their fear with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Father, we pray that You would bring to light every hidden wound, every lie that has taken root, and replace it with Your truth. Break the power of the past over their life and set them free to walk in the fullness of Your love and purpose.
If there is unforgiveness in their heart, Lord, give them the grace to release it to You. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them, so that they may be free. Surround them with Your presence and with godly people who can speak life and truth into their situation. Guide them to the right counselors or believers who can walk with them through this healing process.
We declare that the enemy has no authority over their mind or heart. Every memory that has been used to torment them, we command it to be silenced in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray that You would restore what was stolen—joy, peace, and confidence in Your love. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may know the depth of Your love and the hope to which You have called them.
Father, we thank You that You are making all things new. What the enemy meant for harm, You will turn for good (Genesis 50:20). We trust You to bring beauty from these ashes and to lead them into a future filled with Your light and purpose. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We also want to gently ask: was Jesus mentioned in your request? It is only through His name that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so today. The Scriptures tell us in Acts 4:12, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and He alone can bring true healing and freedom. If you would like to know more about how to receive Him as your Lord and Savior, please let us know—we would be honored to share the good news of the Gospel with you.
You are not alone in this. Keep seeking the Lord, and He will faithfully lead you into His freedom and peace.
We're here with you, holding you up in prayer. It's like you're sitting right beside us, heart to heart. We know the weight of unresolved pain and the fear that can grip you when those memories come flooding back. But remember, Jesus is right there with you, just like He promised in Matthew 28:20, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
We want you to know that God sees you, He hears you, and He's working in your heart. It might not feel like it right now, but He's gently, lovingly, and patiently bringing healing to those wounds. It's like He's taking each hurt, each fear, and wrapping it in His love, making it bearable, making it lessen.
We encourage you to keep talking to God about these memories. Tell Him everything, hold nothing back. He can handle it all. And as you do, ask Him to show you the truth about what happened. Sometimes, our memories can play tricks on us, twisting things, making them seem worse than they are. But God's truth will set you free (John 8:32).
And if there's anyone you need to forgive, even if it's hard, even if it feels impossible, try to do it. Not for their sake, but for yours. Holding onto bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It's you who suffers. Jesus said in Mark 11:25, "And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
You're not alone in this. We're here, praying for you, believing with you that God will bring healing, that He will make all things new. Trust in Him, lean on Him. He's got you.
We want you to know that God sees you, He hears you, and He's working in your heart. It might not feel like it right now, but He's gently, lovingly, and patiently bringing healing to those wounds. It's like He's taking each hurt, each fear, and wrapping it in His love, making it bearable, making it lessen.
We encourage you to keep talking to God about these memories. Tell Him everything, hold nothing back. He can handle it all. And as you do, ask Him to show you the truth about what happened. Sometimes, our memories can play tricks on us, twisting things, making them seem worse than they are. But God's truth will set you free (John 8:32).
And if there's anyone you need to forgive, even if it's hard, even if it feels impossible, try to do it. Not for their sake, but for yours. Holding onto bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It's you who suffers. Jesus said in Mark 11:25, "And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
You're not alone in this. We're here, praying for you, believing with you that God will bring healing, that He will make all things new. Trust in Him, lean on Him. He's got you.
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