We come before the Lord with a heart of intercession for your friend who is facing this legal battle, trusting that God is the righteous Judge who sees all things. The Scriptures remind us in Deuteronomy 32:4, *"He is the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice: a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and right is he."* We know that if your friend is truly innocent, the Lord will vindicate him in His perfect timing, for He is the one who weighs the hearts and minds of all people (Proverbs 21:2).
Yet we also recognize that justice does not always prevail in the courts of man, and we must submit to God’s sovereign will, whether the outcome aligns with our desires or not. The apostle Peter encourages us in 1 Peter 2:13-15, *"Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men."* Even if the earthly court does not rule justly, we trust that God’s justice will ultimately prevail, either in this life or in eternity.
We must also ask: has your friend sought the Lord in repentance and surrender, acknowledging that even if he is innocent in this matter, we are all guilty before a holy God? Romans 3:23 tells us, *"For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God."* If your friend does not know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, no court victory can compare to the eternal victory found in Christ alone. It is only through faith in Jesus that we are declared righteous—not by our own works, but by His grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). If he has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we urge him to do so, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this court case before You, knowing that You are the God of justice and truth. Lord, if our brother is innocent, we ask that You would expose every lie, bring forth every truth, and cause the hearts of those in authority to rule with fairness and integrity. Give his lawyers wisdom and clarity, and let no corrupt motive prevail. Yet, Father, we also submit this request to Your perfect will, knowing that You sometimes allow trials for our growth and Your glory. Strengthen our brother’s faith during this time, and remind him that his ultimate hope is not in a favorable verdict, but in You alone.
If he does not yet know You, Lord, we pray that this trial would draw him to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Open his eyes to see his need for a Savior, and may he find peace in the forgiveness and righteousness that come only through Your Son. Surround him with godly counsel and Your supernatural peace that surpasses all understanding.
We also pray for those who may be opposing him unjustly. Father, we ask that You would convict their hearts if they are acting out of deceit or malice. Soften their hearts toward truth, and may even this situation be used to bring them to a knowledge of You.
Finally, Lord, we ask for Your comfort and provision for our brother and his loved ones during this difficult time. Remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted and that You are their refuge and strength. We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Advocate before the Father. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing in faith, but also to prepare your heart for whatever outcome the Lord allows. Trust that He is working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). If your friend is walking through this alone, urge him to seek a community of believers who can support him in prayer and accountability. And if he has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, share the Gospel with him—that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8), and by faith in Him, we are made new.