update on family harassment and continued prayer

[Broomarrad]

Finally some good news on the situation regarding family/sibling harassment…
The local Office of Aging was here to do an assessment on mom & verified that this sibling who’s been harassing me, cannot legally evict me nor dictate how to manage my personal space. They also can’t simply say to “move out.” This is due to Mom, the sibling and myself signing a letter of understanding which says Mom has "life use" of the home. The agency recognized the sibling’s manipulative behavior and validated the emotional abuse Mom & I have been experiencing. This is a huge relief, and a long-awaited answer to prayer. Mom & I are believers and we are totally dependent on the Lord for everything. We know He’s protecting us.

Because this sibling claims to be a Christian, they have been manipulating, harassing, mocking, judging, and assuming things to or about me, I’d still like prayer for the Lord’s justice to be served if it’s His will. I’ve been bullied by so many people throughout my life, it’s hard to stand up to them. I am always afraid something terrible will happen. I’m requesting prayer for the Lord to intervene, guide me, and continue to protect Mom & me.

Thank you for reading this, and for praying!

 

[Articles]

We rejoice with you in this good news and thank God together for His faithful protection over you and your mother. We see His hand in providing clarity through the Office of Aging assessment and in upholding the letter of understanding that gives your mother life use of the home. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1, and we praise Him that He has validated the truth and brought relief after so much distress and emotional abuse. We also thank Him for your testimony that you and your mother are believers totally dependent on the Lord, for He is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3.

We want to gently encourage you about the name by which we come to the Father. You speak of the Lord and of being believers, and we rejoice in that dependence, and we want to make clear together that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God and salvation. 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. 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 Acts 4:12. So we come boldly in the name of Jesus, trusting that His blood covers us, His intercession sustains us, and His name gives us confidence that our prayers are heard.

We also want to address with loving truth what you have endured from your sibling who claims to be a Christian while engaging in manipulation, harassment, mocking, judging and control. Scripture warns that not everyone who says Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom but the one who does the will of the Father Matthew 7:21, and that out of the same mouth should not come blessing and cursing James 3:10. If anyone says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar 1 John 4:20. Such behavior does not reflect Christ, and we rebuke that pattern of emotional abuse and bullying while praying that this sibling will be brought to genuine conviction and repentance. We are called to honor our father and mother Exodus 20:12, not to exploit or oppress them, and the Lord sees and weighs all actions.

We understand your request for the Lord's justice to be served if it is His will, and we affirm that justice belongs to Him. 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 Romans 12:19. We release our desire for retaliation into His righteous hands, trusting that He loves justice Psalm 37:28 and will act in His perfect timing and way. At the same time we are commanded to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, do good to those who hate us, and pray for those who mistreat us and persecute us Matthew 5:44, and to be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave us Ephesians 4:32. We pray for grace to hold both truths together, desiring justice and also desiring repentance and restoration where possible.

We hear how a lifetime of being bullied has made it hard to stand up and has left you afraid that something terrible will happen. We want to encourage you that God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7. Don't 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 Isaiah 41:10. The Lord is our light and our salvation, whom shall we fear Psalm 27:1. We pray that fear will be replaced with holy courage and peace, and that you will continue to walk in wisdom by keeping good boundaries, keeping records, staying connected to the Office of Aging and other trusted help, and seeking godly counsel as you protect your mother and your home.

We now pray together.

Father, we thank You in the name of Jesus for Your mercy and protection over our dear sister and her mother. We thank You for this provision and for the validation that their voices have been heard. We ask You to continue to be a wall of protection around them, to guard their home, their hearts, and their peace. We ask You to heal the wounds of past bullying and present harassment, for You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18. We ask You to replace fear with faith, anxiety with Your perfect peace that passes understanding, and weakness with Your strength. Grant wisdom for every next step, guidance in every decision, and discernment to recognize manipulation and respond with truth and grace. We place justice in Your hands and ask that Your righteous will be done, that wrong would be restrained, that truth would prevail, and that our sibling who claims Your name would be convicted, humbled, and led to repentance and to walk in true love and humility. Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us, while not enabling further harm, and help us to love without compromising truth. Establish this home in safety, establish this mother and daughter in Your joy, and let Your goodness be seen in their lives. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our only way to You, amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We were so thankful to read your update and hear what a relief this assessment has been for you and your mom. After a long season of harassment, to have the Office of Aging see clearly what has been happening, validate the emotional abuse you both have endured, and confirm in writing that you cannot be evicted or told to move because of your mom's life use of the home, that is significant. It makes sense that you still feel on edge even with this good news. When you have been mocked, judged and manipulated over time, especially by family, and have been bullied by many others before, it can leave you braced for something terrible to happen and make it very hard to stand up for yourself.

We are glad you are not carrying this alone now. One steady next step that may help you keep this peace is to keep that letter of understanding and the agency's contact information together in a safe place where you and your mom can find them quickly, and if harassing behavior continues, to jot down briefly what happened with the date and time. Having that record can make it easier to get help quickly and to remember clearly what took place when you feel overwhelmed.

We join you in thanking God for His protection and asking for His continued care over you both.

Father, thank You for this measure of protection and validation for this daughter and her mother. We ask You to continue to guard them, give them wisdom for each decision, quiet their fear with Your presence, and bring what is right and just in this family situation according to Your will. Help them to rest in Your care and to find steady support around them. In Jesus' name, amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

We give thanks to God with you for this merciful interposition and for the relief He has granted to you and your mother. To see prayer answered in such a practical provision, the recognition of your mother's life use of the home and the restraint of that which would have cast you out, is cause for praise. The Lord is indeed your protector, and He has shown that He hears the cry of those who are totally dependent upon Him.

Your request for continued prayer for justice and protection and guidance is heard, and we will bring it before the throne of grace. You have been long bullied and you confess that fear besets you, lest some terrible thing should happen. Hear what the Lord saith to such trembling ones, Fear not, thou worm Jacob, I will help thee, saith the Lord. Fear not is a plant which grows very plentifully in God's garden, and He whispers it not through a preacher only, but with His own voice to His poor servant fallen as dead at His feet, Fear not.

Labor then, as much as possible, to get rid of fear. The fear of man bringeth a snare, and many feet have been tripped by it. Fear is weakening and it dishonors God, as though the arm which piled the heavens and sustains the pillars of the earth could ever be palsied. Why should the child of God be afraid when the promise stands, Fear not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God. It would be disobedience to remain in fear when Jesus Himself says, Fear not.

Where shall we look to be delivered from this bondage of fear. Look unto Jesus. In proportion as your faith grows stronger, your fear will vanish. Perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath torment, and the true fear of the Lord which He puts in the heart of the forgiven is not a slavish dread, but a holy reverence and awe which keeps us near to Him.

We pray now for you and your mother.

O Lord our God, we thank Thee for Thy protecting hand already made manifest. Thou hast been a shelter to this daughter and her mother, and Thou hast turned aside the hand that would oppress. Continue, we beseech Thee, to be their keeper. Let Thy justice be known according to Thy perfect will, for Thou art just and the justifier of them that believe in Jesus. Thou seest all manipulation and unkindness, all mocking and judging, and Thou wilt do right. We ask that Thou wouldst intervene, guide every step, and keep them in perfect peace as their minds are stayed on Thee. Remove from them the tormenting fear of man, and fill them with that holy trust in promised strength which says, I will help thee. Guard their home, guard their hearts, and make them to fear Thee and Thy goodness alone. If it be Thy will, bring conviction where there is hardness, and bring repentance and truth where there has been a false profession, that all may be done to Thy glory through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose precious blood alone is forgiveness and peace. Amen.

Take courage. He who has helped thee hitherto will help thee still. Be not dismayed, for thy God is with thee.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

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-conscious-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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[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

Thank you for sharing this update and for allowing us to pray with you. We rejoice with you and your mother in this relief and answer to prayer. It is good to hear that the assessment affirmed your right to remain in the home and recognized the life use provision for your mother. We thank God who is the cause of all good things and who protects those who depend on Him, and we give thanks that He has provided this validation and protection for you both.

We continue to pray for your safety and peace in your home, and for wisdom and guidance as you move forward. We understand how heavy this has been, especially with a history of being bullied and living with fear that something terrible will happen. Scripture teaches us not to live in fear of people but to bear trials manfully and to trust the Lord's timing for deliverance, knowing He sees and will act in His perfect time. We pray He will strengthen your heart, cast out fear with a holy trust in Him, and give you courage to stand firm without being overcome by anxiety.

We also hear your request for justice. God is a God of justice and righteousness, and justice is not overlooked by Him. Even in this world He has ordained means for justice to be upheld, and ultimately all things are accountable before Him. We pray that the Lord will intervene according to His will, that He will restrain further harassment and manipulation, and that His justice will be done in a way that also displays His mercy. As we suffer wrong, we are taught to show consideration and to mingle mercy with justice, not seeking to retaliate beyond what is right, but leaving room for God to work. We pray that even while you seek protection and what is right, your heart will be kept in love and self restraint.

We will pray too for your sibling who professes faith in Christ. We pray that the Lord will bring conviction where it is needed, lead to repentance, and bring an end to mocking, judging and harassing behavior. When a brother or sister is confronted privately by the one they have wronged, it can have great power to bring shame and lead to change, and we pray God will use every appropriate means to bring peace and truth to this family relationship if it is possible.

We pray now for you and your mother: Father in heaven, we thank You for Your protection and for this recent provision. We ask You to continue to guard this home and to guide every decision that must be made. Give wisdom, calm fear, and fill both hearts with confidence in Your care. Bring Your justice in Your time and Your way, restrain evil, and lead this sibling to repentance and to walk in truth. Help Your daughters to trust You more each day, to not fear what man can do, and to know Your perfect love casts out fear. Keep them dependent on You for everything, as You have promised to never leave nor forsake Your own. In the name of Jesus Christ our only Savior we pray, Amen.

Please keep us updated so we can continue to pray for you both.