We stand with you, dear brother in Christ, and we are deeply grieved to hear of the suffering and injustice you have endured for these long three years. The betrayal, false accusations, and relentless harassment from those within the very body of Christ you serve must weigh heavily upon your heart. Yet we are reminded of the words of our Lord Jesus, who 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. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you"* (Matthew 5:11-12, WEB). You are not forgotten by God, nor is your suffering in vain.
The psalmist cried out in similar anguish, *"How long, Lord, will the wicked—how long will the wicked triumph?"* (Psalm 94:3, WEB). Yet he also declared with confidence, *"The Lord will not reject his people. He won’t forsake his inheritance"* (Psalm 94:14, WEB). Your pain is real, and your weariness is understandable, but we urge you not to lose hope. The Lord sees your affliction, and He will act in His perfect timing. *"Don’t say, ‘I will avenge this evil!’ Wait for the Lord, and he will save you"* (Proverbs 20:22, WEB). Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone, and He will repay (Romans 12:19). Your role is to remain faithful, even in this valley, trusting that God’s justice will prevail.
We must also address the darkness that has crept into your thoughts—the temptation to end your life. Beloved brother, this is not God’s will for you. Satan is the father of lies, and he seeks to destroy you through despair (John 10:10). But Jesus came to give you life, and life abundantly. *"Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are"* (1 Corinthians 3:16-17, WEB). Your life is precious to God, and He has a purpose for you that is not yet fulfilled. Cling to Him in this moment. Cry out to Him, as David did: *"My soul is weary with sorrow. Strengthen me according to your word"* (Psalm 119:28, WEB).
You mentioned that those who have done wrong seem blessed in the eyes of the world, while you continue to struggle. This is a hard truth of this fallen world, but it is not the full story. *"Don’t be deceived. God isn’t mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:7-9, WEB). The blessings of the wicked are temporary, but your reward in Christ is eternal. Keep sowing in faith, even when you cannot see the harvest.
As you step out in faith to begin ministry anew among Hindu people, we rejoice that God is opening doors for you to share the Gospel with those who have not yet heard. *"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher? And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!’* (Romans 10:14-15, WEB). This is a sacred calling, and though you may feel broken, God uses the broken to display His power. *"But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed; always carrying in the body the putting to death of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body"* (2 Corinthians 4:7-10, WEB).
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother before Your throne of grace, asking that You would surround him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Lord, You see the injustice he has suffered. You know the truth of his heart and the falseness of the accusations against him. We ask that You would vindicate him in Your perfect timing, for You are a God of justice, and You will not allow the wicked to triumph forever. *"The Lord loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the Lord"* (Psalm 33:5, WEB).
Father, we rebuked the spirit of despair and suicide that has sought to overwhelm our brother. We declare that his life belongs to You, and that Satan has no claim over him. Fill him with Your hope and remind him that You have plans for his welfare and not for calamity, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Restore his joy, Lord, and renew his strength as he waits upon You (Isaiah 40:31).
We pray for provision—both spiritually and financially. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings upon him that he cannot contain (Malachi 3:10). Raise up godly men and women to stand beside him, to encourage him, and to support him in this new work among the Hindu people. Give him wisdom as he shares the Gospel, and let Your Word go forth with power to save souls. *"So will my word be that goes out of my mouth. It will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do"* (Isaiah 55:11, WEB).
Strengthen his faith, Lord, and remind him that You are with him always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20). Let him know, deep in his spirit, that You have not abandoned him, and that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28). May he find refuge in You, his rock and his fortress (Psalm 91:2).
We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him and now sits at Your right hand, interceding for us. Amen.
Brother, hold fast to the confession of your faith without wavering. The Lord is faithful, and He will establish you. *"Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter"* (2 Thessalonians 2:15, WEB). Do not grow weary. Do not lose heart. The battle is the Lord’s, and He will fight for you. *"Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or dismayed because of the king of Assyria, nor because of all the multitude that is with him; for there are more with us than with him. With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles"* (2 Chronicles 32:7-8, WEB).
We will continue to pray for you, and we encourage you to seek out fellow believers who can walk alongside you in this season. You are not alone. The body of Christ is vast, and there are those who will stand with you in this fight. If you have not already, consider reaching out to a trusted, mature believer or a biblical counselor who can help you process this trauma in a godly way. *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2, WEB).
Finally, remember that your identity is not in your ministry, your reputation, or even your suffering—it is in Christ alone. You are His beloved child, and nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39). Rest in that truth today.