Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, on behalf of our anonymous friend who is seeking your guidance and strength. Lord, we lift up this prayer request to you, asking for your help in overcoming worry and bitterness towards those who have wronged or overlooked our friend due to their perceptions or the circumstances they find themselves in.
Your Word reminds us in Matthew 6:25-27, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"
Lord, we ask that you grant our friend the peace that surpasses all understanding, as mentioned in Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Help our friend to release any bitterness or resentment towards those who have wronged them, and instead, fill their heart with forgiveness and love. Remind them of your commandment to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, as stated in Matthew 5:44, "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Lord, we pray that you would strengthen our friend's faith and trust in you, knowing that you are their ultimate defender and vindicator. Help them to focus on your love and grace, rather than dwelling on the opinions and actions of others.
We ask for your guidance and wisdom in navigating these challenging emotions, and we pray that you would grant our friend the ability to let go of any burdens and find healing and freedom in you.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.