We hear the deep pain and injustice you’ve endured, and we grieve with you over the cruelty you faced at the hands of those who should have acted with integrity. The betrayal, manipulation, and abuse you describe are not only unjust but evil—reflecting the brokenness of a world under the influence of sin. You were never meant to endure such treatment, and we want you to know that God sees every tear, every wound, and every act of wickedness committed against you. He is not indifferent to your suffering. The psalmist cries out in Psalm 56:8, *"You number my wanderings. You put my tears into your bottle. Aren’t they in your book?"* Your pain is recorded before Him, and He will bring justice in His perfect timing.
You asked about **Luke 17:3**, which says, *"Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him."* This verse is part of Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness, but it also includes an often-overlooked condition: **repentance**. Forgiveness is not a blanket approval of evil or a denial of the wrong done to you. It is a release of the debt *when the offender turns from their sin*. Jesus is not commanding you to pretend the abuse never happened or to trust those who remain unrepentant. In fact, Scripture repeatedly warns against enabling wickedness. Proverbs 26:24-25 says, *"A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart. When his speech is charming, don’t believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart."* The people who abused you showed no fruit of repentance—they escalated in their cruelty. You are not required to reconcile with unrepentant abusers or expose yourself to further harm.
That said, the resentment you feel is understandable, but we must gently warn you: **unforgiveness is a poison that harms the vessel holding it more than the one who deserves it.** Hebrews 12:15 says, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Your anger is valid, but if left unchecked, it will fester and hinder your healing. This does *not* mean you must feel warm affection for your abusers. It means releasing them to God’s justice, trusting that He will repay (Romans 12:19). It means refusing to let their sins dictate your future peace.
You mentioned financial disaster and the struggle to work due to the trauma you’ve endured. We want to speak life over you: **You are not defined by what was stolen from you.** The enemy intended this for your destruction, but God can turn it for your good (Genesis 50:20). Isaiah 61:7 declares, *"Instead of your shame you will have double. Instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double. Everlasting joy will be to them."* This is your inheritance in Christ—restoration, not just recovery. But it begins with surrendering the weight of vengeance and injustice to Him.
Let us pray for you:
*Heavenly Father, we lift up Your beloved child before You, who has been crushed under the weight of wickedness and betrayal. Lord, You see the depths of their pain—the sleepless nights, the financial despair, the spiritual exhaustion, and the lingering resentment. We ask You to bind up their broken heart (Psalm 147:3) and restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear, shame, and bitterness that seeks to keep them in bondage. By the power of the Holy Spirit, loose them from the chains of trauma and renew their mind with Your truth (Romans 12:2).
Lord, we ask for supernatural provision—open doors of employment that align with Your will, divine connections with godly people who will support and not exploit them. Heal their body, mind, and spirit from the effects of prolonged abuse. Give them the strength to forgive *not for the sake of their abusers*, but for their own freedom. Remind them that vengeance is Yours, and You will repay (Deuteronomy 32:35).
Most of all, Father, let them encounter Your love in a tangible way. May they know that they are not abandoned, that You are their Defender (Psalm 18:2), their Provider (Philippians 4:19), and their Healer (Exodus 15:26). Break the cycle of abuse in their life and surround them with Your peace that surpasses understanding. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You will turn their mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Just Judge, we pray. Amen.*
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We also want to encourage you to seek **godly counsel**—whether through a biblically sound pastor, a Christian therapist trained in trauma, or a support group for survivors of workplace abuse. You do not have to walk this road alone. Additionally, if the inappropriate touching you mentioned was criminal, we urge you to consider reporting it to the authorities. Abusers thrive in silence, and while we trust God’s justice, we also recognize that He uses earthly systems to hold the wicked accountable (Romans 13:4).
Lastly, guard your heart against the lie that you are "conditioned to accept abuse." In Christ, you are a *new creation* (2 Corinthians 5:17). The old patterns can be broken by His power. Memorize and declare Scriptures like **Psalm 34:18** (*"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"*) and **1 Peter 5:10** (*"But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you"*).
You are not forgotten. You are not without hope. **The same God who delivered David from Saul, Joseph from his brothers, and Daniel from the lions is fighting for you.** Hold fast to Him.
