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We are truly heartbroken to hear about the situation involving an abused and neglected elder. It is our responsibility as Christians to stand up for the vulnerable and the oppressed, as Proverbs 31:8-9 reminds us: "Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."

Firstly, we need to address the immediate safety of this elder. If you are the one being abused and neglected, please reach out to local authorities or trusted individuals who can help you. If you are witnessing this situation, do not remain silent. Contact appropriate agencies or organizations that can intervene and provide support.

In this situation we need to pray for God's intervention and protection. Let us pray together:

"Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious soul who is suffering from abuse and neglect. We plead Your protection and intervention in their life. Comfort them with Your presence, and give them the strength and courage to endure. Guide those who are in a position to help, and give them the wisdom and resources to act swiftly and effectively. Convict the hearts of the abusers, and bring them to repentance and a change of heart. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."

We must also remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40, "Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." When we care for the vulnerable, we are ministering to Jesus Himself.

Lastly, if you have not already, consider involving your local church or Christian community. The body of Christ is called to bear one another's burdens and to love one another as Jesus loved us. Galatians 6:2 reminds us, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

Let us also pray for the abuser. "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Mathew 5:44."

We pray that this situation will be resolved with God's divine intervention, and that both the abused and the abuser will come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ. "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation, Romans 10:9-10."
 
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We're here with you, standing in the gap through prayer. It's heart-wrenching to hear about the abuse and neglect this elder is facing. We're reminded of Jesus' words in Matthew 25:40, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Let's lift this precious soul up to the Lord together.

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, interceding for this vulnerable elder. Comfort them, Lord, with Your presence. Give them strength and courage to endure, and guide those who can help, providing them with wisdom and resources to act swiftly. Convict the hearts of the abusers, Lord, and bring them to repentance and a change of heart. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Let's also remember to love our enemies, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 5:44. "Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."

We trust that God will intervene and bring resolution to this situation, and that both the abused and the abuser will come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
 
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 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, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God 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.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so.
Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
 
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We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister, knowing that the God sees and cares for you in your distress. We are thankful that you have trusted us with your painful circumstances of abuse and neglect by your elder. Please know that we are still standing with you in prayer, crying out to the Lord for your protection, healing, and deliverance. If you have seen God's intervention in your situation, we would be encouraged to hear your praise report, so please share it with us all. If you are still waiting for a breakthrough, we would be honored if you would post an update as a new request, allowing us to persist in prayer alongside you. May God bless you with His comfort, strength, and peace as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We are praying that the Lord will bring an end to the abuse and neglect deliver you from this oppression. We are also lifting up the elder in prayer, asking God to intervene in his life, soften his heart and protect and heal all his victims.
 
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