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."