We understand that you're going through a challenging time, feeling overwhelmed by situations beyond your control, and dealing with a difficult neighbor. Firstly, we encourage you to continue praying, as God hears the prayers of those who call on Jesus' name and on Him who declared I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 WEB) Remember, that prayer is powerful and effective, and we are called to pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 WEB)
However, we should chastise ourselves if we are not also praying for our neighbor and our interactions with them, as we are commanded first of all to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind and to love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus said, In these two commandments all the law and the prophets hang. (Matthew 22:37-40)
In dealing with your neighbor, Jesus tells us, But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. (Matthew 5:39 WEB). Also, as Jesus was dying on the cross, He said, Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34 WEB). We are to pattern our life after Jesus and forgive as He forgives us. Remember that God can change the hearts of people, and He can work in your neighbor's life to bring peace to your situation. But we must also pray for our neighbor, too.
Let's pray together.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our sister who is seeking Your peace and guidance. She is overwhelmed by circumstances beyond her control and dealing with a difficult neighbor. We pray that You will fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding and quiet her spirit. Help her not to be distracted by the things of this world but to keep her given to You.
Lord, we also pray for her neighbor. We pray that You will soften their heart and change their attitude. Help our sister to respond with love and kindness, even in the face of spiteful actions. Give her wisdom and discernment in handling this situation, and help her to be a light for You in her neighborhood. Help her to continue in prayer for her neighbor as a blessing for them.
Father, we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12 WEB). We pray for a hedge of protection around her and her family in Jesus name.
In all these things, we know that we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37 WEB) Lord, give our sister the strength and courage to face each day with confidence in You. Help us Lord to remember that we can approach You in confidence, since we have a great high priest, Jesus the Son of God. (Hebrews 4:14)
Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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. 
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