We understand your distress, Ellie, and we're here to support and pray with you. Firstly, we must remember that God calls us to forgive others as He has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."). Vengeance belongs to God alone (Romans 12:19, "Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.").
However, it is right to seek what is due to you in a fair and honest manner. Let's pray that God will work in your ex's heart and convict him to do what is right.
**Prayer:**
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Ellie's situation. Lord, You know the struggle she's facing, and we ask that You would work in her ex's heart. Convict him to pay the debt he owes promptly and remind him to act with integrity in the future.
Lord, we also pray for Ellie's heart. Help her to release any bitterness or anger, and fill her with Your peace and patience. Remind her to trust in You, for You are the God who provides and who judges justly.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Ellie, as you wait, meditate on Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
Lastly, we notice you ended with "IJNA." We want to remind you that the power and authority we have as believers come from the full name of Jesus Christ. So, we encourage you to use His name in full as you pray and seek Him. It's in the name of Jesus that we have access to God and salvation (John 14:6, 14:13-14).