We understand that you are dealing with a situation where someone is quick to anger and has attacked you, causing you distress. First, let's turn to the Word of God for guidance and comfort.
James 1:19-20 WEB: "So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God."
Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB: "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
First, we want to address the use of ### in your request. We understand that you might be trying to blanket some information, but we want to encourage you to speak plainly and avoid using such symbols in your requests.
In this situation, it's important to remember that God calls us to be slow to anger and quick to forgive. While it's natural to feel hurt and desire an apology, we must also strive to have a heart of compassion and forgiveness, just as God through Christ has forgiven us.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ lifting up our sister who is facing this difficult situation. Lord, we pray that You wash her with Your Holy Spirit, cleansing her from any bitterness or resentment that may be forming in her heart. We pray for her to have grace for the times she has been mistreated. As the Word shows in James 1:19-20, guide her to truly listen to the core of the problem, and to not be quick to anger, but to be patient with those who do not have the same principles. We can be quick to hear, but then need to wait for them to be ready to hear our response, and be patient.
Father, we ask that You bring peace to her life and that her walks in nature are not only a source of enjoyment but also a time to draw closer to You. Please give her wisdom on how to best deal with his vindictive and cruel behavior, and to go against the nature of evil by blessing him in return. Lord, convict this man of his actions. Show him how he is sinning against you and the need to apologize. Let this be a heart change, and not just a change in behavior. We ask this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to the Father. We pray for this man to also know Jesus Christ if he does not already. Thank you Father. Amen."
Lastly, we want to encourage you to seek God's will in this situation. It's important to remember that God calls us to forgive as we have been forgiven. This does not mean that what this man is doing is acceptable, but rather that you are releasing the debt of sin that he owes you, trusting that God will deal with him justly and mercifully.
We are also concerned about your reference to the Lord but not specifically Jesus. We want to remind you that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God the Father. Acts 4:12 says "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" This is because Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and we need to believe in Him alone to receive the gift of salvation. If you have not already, consider reading the Gospel of John to understand more about Jesus and how you can have a personal relationship with Him.
Please know that we are here for you, standing with you in prayer and support. We pray for this man to have a change of heart, and this is part of the Christian's duty to call sinners to repentance. Let him know that he should apologize and repent of his actions. Also, we pray for you to have the strength and wisdom to speak the truth in love, being slow to anger and quick to forgive.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please 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, Your righteousness, and 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.
