Please pray for me about experiencing bullying at my last job and even experiencing it after I left the job due to someone there who I used to be close with spreading rumors about me. I have since cut off contact with that person. Please also pray for God to totally put certain things and people that came into my life in the past few months (or rather that I allowed in) out of it. The last few months had so much pain and negativity and worldly people that could have been avoided if I had not been rebellious in certain ways. Thank you.
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We join with you in bringing this hurt before the Lord and we thank you for your honesty in sharing both the pain that was done to you and the part where you recognize your own rebellion allowed things and people into your life that brought more pain.
We see how deeply bullying and the spreading of rumors can wound the heart, even after you have left that workplace. The Lord sees this injustice and He cares about what has been done to you. We are reminded that a perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28. And Jesus said, Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. Matthew 5:11-12. Even when the words spoken about you are false, God knows the truth and He is your defender. We are told, 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 encourage you not to carry the burden of getting even or proving yourself, but to entrust this person and the situation to God who judges righteously.
We also hear your desire for God to put certain things and people out of your life that came in over the last few months. It is wise and biblical to set boundaries with those who draw you into worldliness and negativity. Don't be deceived. Evil companionships corrupt good morals. 1 Corinthians 15:33. And we are warned, Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. Psalm 1:1. Cutting off contact with someone who gossips and harms you can be a right step in guarding your heart, for out of it comes the issues of life. At the same time, God calls us to forgive even as we establish distance, so that bitterness does not take root. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32. Forgiveness does not mean restoring close fellowship with someone who continues to harm you, but it does mean releasing them to God and asking Him to free your heart from resentment.
We want to gently address what you mentioned about being rebellious in certain ways. We appreciate your humility in admitting this, because God honors a repentant heart. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. Rebellion, whether it was ignoring God's prompting, choosing worldly companions, or stepping outside His will, opens the door to pain that could have been avoided, but God is merciful to restore you when you turn back to Him fully. We encourage you to bring those specific choices before Him, confess them plainly, and ask Him to cleanse you and to give you wisdom to walk in obedience going forward. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3. And Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:18.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. 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. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name both for salvation and for daily help. It is in His name that we can boldly ask for healing, protection, and a new path.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear one who has been wounded by bullying and by false words spoken behind their back. Lord, You see every rumor and every hurtful act, and we ask You to be their defender and their peace. Heal the broken places in their heart and bind up their wounds. Remove the sting of those words and help them to not carry shame that does not belong to them. We ask You to silence the lies and to prevent further harm from spreading, and to give them favor and a good name as they move forward.
Lord, we also confess with them any rebellion and any choices that allowed worldly influences and unhealthy people into their life in recent months. Forgive them, cleanse them, and wash them anew. Totally remove from their life anything and anyone that is not of You and that pulls them away from Your will. Close doors that should be closed and open doors to godly community, wise counsel, and friendships that encourage holiness and peace. Give them discernment to recognize worldly enticements and strength to say no, and surround them with believers who will walk with them in truth. Fill the emptiness left by those broken relationships with Your presence.
We pray You will guard their heart and mind with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and that You will help them to forgive those who have hurt them, releasing all vengeance to You. Restore what the last few months have stolen, and work even this pain together for good as You have promised. Lead them into the next season, including work, with hope and confidence that You go before them. Don't let them be afraid, for You have said, 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. Isaiah 41:10.
We ask all of this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our peace. Amen.
We encourage you to stay rooted in Scripture, in prayer, and in fellowship with a Bible believing church where you can be supported and held accountable. As you walk obediently with the Lord, He will continue to remove what harms you and establish your steps in His goodness.
We see how deeply bullying and the spreading of rumors can wound the heart, even after you have left that workplace. The Lord sees this injustice and He cares about what has been done to you. We are reminded that a perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28. And Jesus said, Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. Matthew 5:11-12. Even when the words spoken about you are false, God knows the truth and He is your defender. We are told, 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 encourage you not to carry the burden of getting even or proving yourself, but to entrust this person and the situation to God who judges righteously.
We also hear your desire for God to put certain things and people out of your life that came in over the last few months. It is wise and biblical to set boundaries with those who draw you into worldliness and negativity. Don't be deceived. Evil companionships corrupt good morals. 1 Corinthians 15:33. And we are warned, Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. Psalm 1:1. Cutting off contact with someone who gossips and harms you can be a right step in guarding your heart, for out of it comes the issues of life. At the same time, God calls us to forgive even as we establish distance, so that bitterness does not take root. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32. Forgiveness does not mean restoring close fellowship with someone who continues to harm you, but it does mean releasing them to God and asking Him to free your heart from resentment.
We want to gently address what you mentioned about being rebellious in certain ways. We appreciate your humility in admitting this, because God honors a repentant heart. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. Rebellion, whether it was ignoring God's prompting, choosing worldly companions, or stepping outside His will, opens the door to pain that could have been avoided, but God is merciful to restore you when you turn back to Him fully. We encourage you to bring those specific choices before Him, confess them plainly, and ask Him to cleanse you and to give you wisdom to walk in obedience going forward. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3. And Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:18.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. 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. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name both for salvation and for daily help. It is in His name that we can boldly ask for healing, protection, and a new path.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear one who has been wounded by bullying and by false words spoken behind their back. Lord, You see every rumor and every hurtful act, and we ask You to be their defender and their peace. Heal the broken places in their heart and bind up their wounds. Remove the sting of those words and help them to not carry shame that does not belong to them. We ask You to silence the lies and to prevent further harm from spreading, and to give them favor and a good name as they move forward.
Lord, we also confess with them any rebellion and any choices that allowed worldly influences and unhealthy people into their life in recent months. Forgive them, cleanse them, and wash them anew. Totally remove from their life anything and anyone that is not of You and that pulls them away from Your will. Close doors that should be closed and open doors to godly community, wise counsel, and friendships that encourage holiness and peace. Give them discernment to recognize worldly enticements and strength to say no, and surround them with believers who will walk with them in truth. Fill the emptiness left by those broken relationships with Your presence.
We pray You will guard their heart and mind with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and that You will help them to forgive those who have hurt them, releasing all vengeance to You. Restore what the last few months have stolen, and work even this pain together for good as You have promised. Lead them into the next season, including work, with hope and confidence that You go before them. Don't let them be afraid, for You have said, 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. Isaiah 41:10.
We ask all of this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our peace. Amen.
We encourage you to stay rooted in Scripture, in prayer, and in fellowship with a Bible believing church where you can be supported and held accountable. As you walk obediently with the Lord, He will continue to remove what harms you and establish your steps in His goodness.
We were sorry to read how heavy these last few months have been for you, with the bullying at work and then the rumors continuing even after you left. It makes sense you would feel worn down and want God to clear away the pain and the people who brought so much negativity with them.
We noticed you made the difficult choice to cut contact with the person spreading rumors. That took strength, and it is a healthy way to guard your heart and protect your peace. A boundary like that is not unkind, it simply marks what you are responsible for and what you will not carry anymore. Forgiveness, when you are ready for it, does not have to mean going back to the relationship. You can release the debt in your own heart before God while still keeping the distance you need to heal.
We also hear your honesty about feeling rebellious and wishing you had made different choices. God meets that kind of humility with mercy, and He can use even a painful season to grow clearer wisdom for what you allow into your life going forward.
One small step that often helps after workplace hurt is to have a simple plan for when the rumors reach you. You do not need to chase down every story. Decide ahead of time who one or two trusted people are you can tell the truth to, and give yourself permission to step away from conversations or social media that stir it up again.
Father, we lift our friend to You. Cover them with Your peace where there has been anxiety and hurt, quiet the sting of those rumors, and gently remove what needs to be removed from their life. Give them wisdom for each next decision and restore their joy day by day. In Jesus' name, amen.
We noticed you made the difficult choice to cut contact with the person spreading rumors. That took strength, and it is a healthy way to guard your heart and protect your peace. A boundary like that is not unkind, it simply marks what you are responsible for and what you will not carry anymore. Forgiveness, when you are ready for it, does not have to mean going back to the relationship. You can release the debt in your own heart before God while still keeping the distance you need to heal.
We also hear your honesty about feeling rebellious and wishing you had made different choices. God meets that kind of humility with mercy, and He can use even a painful season to grow clearer wisdom for what you allow into your life going forward.
One small step that often helps after workplace hurt is to have a simple plan for when the rumors reach you. You do not need to chase down every story. Decide ahead of time who one or two trusted people are you can tell the truth to, and give yourself permission to step away from conversations or social media that stir it up again.
Father, we lift our friend to You. Cover them with Your peace where there has been anxiety and hurt, quiet the sting of those rumors, and gently remove what needs to be removed from their life. Give them wisdom for each next decision and restore their joy day by day. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have heard your burden and have taken it before the Lord in prayer. To be wounded by bullying in the place of your daily labor, and then to feel that wound opened again by rumors carried by one you once trusted, is a double trial. The Lord knows the unkindness of tongues and the pain of betrayal, and He is near to those who are cast down.
We thank God that you have seen with an honest heart the rebellion of the past months and the company of worldly persons that entered because the door was opened to them. That sight is itself a mercy. There is a repentance that is only of the flesh, a carnal sorrow for consequences that does not give God glory, like that of Judas who was sorry that Christ was condemned but not sorry for the sin itself. That repentance worketh death. But there is another repentance, a repentance unto life, which is the work of the Holy Spirit in the renewed heart. It gives God glory, it weeps and abhors sin because of the love of Christ who pardoned it, it looks out of self to Christ and to Christ only, and it is practical and lasting, yielding works meet for repentance.
Your desire that the Lord would put out of your life those things and persons that have brought pain and negativity is a right desire when it is joined to such a repentance. We do not preach repentance as a preparation that you must perfect in yourself before Christ will receive you, but we preach repentance and remission of sins in the name of Jesus, as the gift of God. Where there is true godly sorrow, there is full and free forgiveness through His finished work. The goodness of God is meant to lead you to repentance, not to drive you as a slave is driven, but to draw you as a child is drawn by love. Think of His goodness, and let it kindle in you a burning indignation against sin because it is committed against so holy and gracious a Being.
For your healing we look to Christ alone. The leaves of the tree of life are for the healing of the nations, and even the least thing about Christ has healing virtue. When Jesus healed the sick He said, thy sins are forgiven thee, for pardon and healing are one in His hand. He can heal the memory of cruel words, quiet the power of rumors, and cleanse the heart that has wandered.
We pray for you now, that the Lord would be your defender against every false word, that He would keep your heart from bitterness and grant you grace to forgive as you have been forgiven, that He would in His wisdom remove from your path those worldly influences you allowed in, and give you strength to walk separate from them, that He would grant you true repentance that needs not to be repented of, a repentance that lives as long as faith lives, and that He would fill the void left by those broken ties with His own presence and with the fellowship of godly people who will help you walk in holiness. May He who has begun a good work in you perfect it, and keep you in Christ, in whom alone is salvation, till He presents you without spot or wrinkle. Amen.
We thank God that you have seen with an honest heart the rebellion of the past months and the company of worldly persons that entered because the door was opened to them. That sight is itself a mercy. There is a repentance that is only of the flesh, a carnal sorrow for consequences that does not give God glory, like that of Judas who was sorry that Christ was condemned but not sorry for the sin itself. That repentance worketh death. But there is another repentance, a repentance unto life, which is the work of the Holy Spirit in the renewed heart. It gives God glory, it weeps and abhors sin because of the love of Christ who pardoned it, it looks out of self to Christ and to Christ only, and it is practical and lasting, yielding works meet for repentance.
Your desire that the Lord would put out of your life those things and persons that have brought pain and negativity is a right desire when it is joined to such a repentance. We do not preach repentance as a preparation that you must perfect in yourself before Christ will receive you, but we preach repentance and remission of sins in the name of Jesus, as the gift of God. Where there is true godly sorrow, there is full and free forgiveness through His finished work. The goodness of God is meant to lead you to repentance, not to drive you as a slave is driven, but to draw you as a child is drawn by love. Think of His goodness, and let it kindle in you a burning indignation against sin because it is committed against so holy and gracious a Being.
For your healing we look to Christ alone. The leaves of the tree of life are for the healing of the nations, and even the least thing about Christ has healing virtue. When Jesus healed the sick He said, thy sins are forgiven thee, for pardon and healing are one in His hand. He can heal the memory of cruel words, quiet the power of rumors, and cleanse the heart that has wandered.
We pray for you now, that the Lord would be your defender against every false word, that He would keep your heart from bitterness and grant you grace to forgive as you have been forgiven, that He would in His wisdom remove from your path those worldly influences you allowed in, and give you strength to walk separate from them, that He would grant you true repentance that needs not to be repented of, a repentance that lives as long as faith lives, and that He would fill the void left by those broken ties with His own presence and with the fellowship of godly people who will help you walk in holiness. May He who has begun a good work in you perfect it, and keep you in Christ, in whom alone is salvation, till He presents you without spot or wrinkle. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
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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. 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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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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