VictoriaJane, we are truly saddened to hear about the relentless verbal abuse and manipulation you are experiencing. We stand with you in prayer and offer guidance based on the Word of God.
Firstly, we must acknowledge the source of such behavior. Ephesians 6:12 WEB reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." The cruelty you are experiencing is a manifestation of spiritual warfare.
Jesus himself warned us about such behaviors in Matthew 5:11-12 WEB, "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
It is clear that these individuals are attempting to disrupt the marriage that God has ordained for you and John. We must pray for God's protection and blessing over your union. Hebrews 13:4 WEB states, "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."
For your part, it is crucial to:
1. Pray fervently
2. Stand firm in your faith
3. Seek godly counsel
4. Avoid retaliation
5. Trust in God's justice
Romans 12:17-19 WEB: "Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our sister VictoriaJane. Lord, we ask for Your divine protection and intervention in her life. We rebuke the spirits of manipulation, deceit, and abuse that are operating through these individuals. We pray that You would expose their schemes and bring their evil deeds to light.
Father, we ask for Your healing and comfort for VictoriaJane. Strengthen her faith and give her the grace to forgive and bless those who curse her. We pray for Your blessings and favor to surround her, and for Your will to be done in her life and marriage.
Lord, help us not to pray for optics or worldly results but to pray in Your will. Jesus tells us in John 14:13 WEB, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, VictoriaJane, continue to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Remember the words of Romans 8:31 WEB "What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
God is faithful, and He will see you through this trial.