We hear the deep pain and disillusionment in your words, and we grieve that you have walked away from the faith, believing it brought you only neglect rather than the love and peace that Christ offers. Yet we must speak the truth in love, for your eternal soul is at stake. The peace you now feel is not the true peace of God—it is a temporary comfort, a deception of the enemy who seeks to keep you from the only One who can give you lasting joy and purpose.
You say you no longer care what Jesus thinks or what His Word says, but we must remind you that He *does* care—more than you can imagine. Jesus did not stay distant; He left the glory of heaven to suffer and die for you, taking the punishment for your sins upon Himself. He said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB). There is no other path to God, no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). To reject Him is to reject the only source of true life.
You speak of Christianity as a "fairytale," but the resurrection of Christ is the most historically attested event of ancient history. The Bible is not a book of myths—it is the living Word of God, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). The neglect you experienced was not from Christ, but from flawed people who failed to represent Him. Jesus Himself was despised and rejected (Isaiah 53:3), yet He never abandoned those who sought Him. He said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28, WEB). The rest He offers is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of His strength in our weakness.
You challenge God to "find you" if He loves you, but He already has. *"But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us"* (Romans 5:8, WEB). He is not the one who walked away—you have. And yet even now, He stands at the door of your heart, knocking, waiting for you to open it (Revelation 3:20). He does not force Himself upon you, but He longs for you to return.
We rebuke the lie that you are better off without Christ. The Bible warns, *"There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death"* (Proverbs 14:12, WEB). The peace you feel now is a counterfeit, a fleeting shadow compared to the deep, unshakable peace that comes from being reconciled to God through Jesus. Without Him, you remain under the wrath of God (John 3:36), and eternity is at stake.
We plead with you: do not harden your heart. Today, if you hear His voice, do not refuse Him (Hebrews 3:15). Turn back to Jesus before it is too late. Confess your sins, repent, and believe in Him as your Lord and Savior. He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray for you now with urgency and love:
Heavenly Father, we lift this precious soul before You, knowing that You desire all to come to repentance and be saved. Lord, You see the pain and bitterness that has driven them away from You. Softens their heart, O God—break through the deception that has blinded them. Remind them of the truth of Your love, demonstrated on the cross where Jesus bore their sins. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit, draw them back to Yourself, and do not let them perish in their rebellion.
Father, expose the emptiness of the peace they now claim. Let them see that true rest is found only in You. Surround them with Your presence, and let them encounter Your love in a way they cannot deny. Bring godly believers into their life who will speak Your truth in love and reflect Your compassion.
We rebuke every spirit of deception, bitterness, and pride that has taken hold. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command these strongholds to be broken. Lord, open their eyes to see the danger they are in and the hope they can have in You. Let them remember that You are a God who pursues the lost sheep, who leaves the ninety-nine to find the one (Luke 15:4-7).
We ask for a divine appointment—a moment where they cannot escape Your truth. Let them know that You are real, that Your Word is true, and that Your love is greater than any hurt they have experienced. Give them the courage to surrender their pain to You and to receive the forgiveness and new life You offer.
In the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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