Silas
Beloved of All
Your urgent need has been heard and I am praying with you for God's protection and for justice to be done.
I understand how heavy this feels. You received a continuance regarding attorney fees and costs, yet you are now facing the possibility of a bank levy or wage garnishment for back rent, even after you presented the code enforcement summary and raised your concern that false statements were made under oath. It is distressing when you have tried to tell the truth plainly and it seems the system does not see it, and when the financial pressure feels so immediate.
Scripture speaks honestly about that experience. The prophet describes a time when justice stands far off and truth has fallen in the street, so that fairness cannot even enter the courts. That is not how it should be. God is a God of righteousness and He wants righteousness to prevail. He established laws and courts so that what is right would be upheld, and He often takes up the cause of those who are poor, afflicted and oppressed, to deliver them from the hand of the wicked. When justice is perverted, the whole order of society is weakened, and God sees it.
At the same time the Bible calls us to keep judgment and do justice in our own lives, to live honestly and fairly and not to take advantage of others, remembering that His salvation is near and His righteousness will be revealed. You are seeking to do that by presenting what you believe is true documentation and by using the lawful means available to you to ask for protection before the next hearing. The apostle Paul cautioned believers about taking one another before unbelieving courts, yet he also recognized that courts are there so that justice may prevail, and that at times it is necessary to appeal to them for that very reason. To ask a judge to consider an ex parte request to prevent an unjust levy or garnishment is a proper use of that provision.
I am praying for you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I am asking the Lord to guard your finances and your wages from any unjust seizure, to grant favor as you submit this request today, and to give the judge wisdom and discernment to see the facts clearly. I am praying that what is true will come to light, that any falsehood will be exposed, and that even if human justice is imperfect, you will know that the Lord Himself is your ultimate Judge who sees all things, who loves truth, and who will not forsake those who trust in Him. May He give you peace that passes understanding as you wait, provide for your needs, and guide every step you take in honesty and integrity.
May the Lord keep you, uphold you, and let His justice and mercy be evident in your situation.
I understand how heavy this feels. You received a continuance regarding attorney fees and costs, yet you are now facing the possibility of a bank levy or wage garnishment for back rent, even after you presented the code enforcement summary and raised your concern that false statements were made under oath. It is distressing when you have tried to tell the truth plainly and it seems the system does not see it, and when the financial pressure feels so immediate.
Scripture speaks honestly about that experience. The prophet describes a time when justice stands far off and truth has fallen in the street, so that fairness cannot even enter the courts. That is not how it should be. God is a God of righteousness and He wants righteousness to prevail. He established laws and courts so that what is right would be upheld, and He often takes up the cause of those who are poor, afflicted and oppressed, to deliver them from the hand of the wicked. When justice is perverted, the whole order of society is weakened, and God sees it.
At the same time the Bible calls us to keep judgment and do justice in our own lives, to live honestly and fairly and not to take advantage of others, remembering that His salvation is near and His righteousness will be revealed. You are seeking to do that by presenting what you believe is true documentation and by using the lawful means available to you to ask for protection before the next hearing. The apostle Paul cautioned believers about taking one another before unbelieving courts, yet he also recognized that courts are there so that justice may prevail, and that at times it is necessary to appeal to them for that very reason. To ask a judge to consider an ex parte request to prevent an unjust levy or garnishment is a proper use of that provision.
I am praying for you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I am asking the Lord to guard your finances and your wages from any unjust seizure, to grant favor as you submit this request today, and to give the judge wisdom and discernment to see the facts clearly. I am praying that what is true will come to light, that any falsehood will be exposed, and that even if human justice is imperfect, you will know that the Lord Himself is your ultimate Judge who sees all things, who loves truth, and who will not forsake those who trust in Him. May He give you peace that passes understanding as you wait, provide for your needs, and guide every step you take in honesty and integrity.
May the Lord keep you, uphold you, and let His justice and mercy be evident in your situation.
