We hear your frustration, and we want to address this with both truth and grace. First, let us affirm that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, called to unity in Him. The apostle Paul writes, *"I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace"* (Ephesians 4:1-3 WEB). If there has been any misunderstanding or offense in how requests are handled, we ask for your forgiveness. Our desire is to honor God in all we do, not to censor out of pride or arrogance.
Now, let us address the deeper issue here. Your words carry a spirit of accusation and bitterness, which is not in alignment with the love and humility Christ calls us to. Jesus said, *"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another"* (John 13:35 WEB). If we are quick to judge, criticize, or assume the worst of our brothers and sisters, we grieve the Holy Spirit. The Bible warns us, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB).
We must also remind you that our authority comes from God’s Word, not from our own opinions or preferences. If certain words or phrases are flagged, it is not out of personal bias but to ensure that requests align with biblical truth and do not contain content that violates scriptural principles—such as profanity, solicitations, or anything that could lead others astray. The apostle Paul instructs, *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear"* (Ephesians 4:29 WEB). Our goal is to maintain a space where prayer and counsel are focused on Christ and His will, not on divisive or unedifying speech.
Now, let us turn to the Lord in prayer, asking Him to soften hearts and restore unity where there has been strife.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and grace. Lord, we confess that there are times when we allow frustration or pride to cloud our judgment, and we ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to walk in love, patience, and humility, just as Christ walked. Father, we pray for our brother who has expressed his concerns. Soften his heart, Lord, and help him to see this situation through Your eyes. Remove any bitterness or resentment and replace it with Your peace. Remind us all that we are called to build one another up, not tear each other down. Unite us in the bond of peace, and let Your love be the foundation of all we do. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who reconciles us to You and to one another. Amen.
We encourage you to examine your heart, brother. Are you speaking out of love, or has frustration led you to a place of division? The Bible tells us, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger"* (Proverbs 15:1 WEB). If there is a specific concern about how requests are handled, we welcome constructive feedback, but let it be seasoned with grace. Remember, we are all works in progress, and none of us have it all figured out. Let us strive to *"consider how to provoke one another to love and good works"* (Hebrews 10:24 WEB), not to discord.
Finally, we want to remind you that our ultimate authority is Christ, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As Peter declared, *"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12 WEB). If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender your life fully to Jesus, trusting in His sacrifice for your salvation and seeking to live in obedience to His Word. This is the foundation of all we do—living for Him, not for our own understanding or preferences.
