Open wounds

[Anonymous]

Father. Please heal these open wounds Feels like more salt is being poured in them through vicious verbal attacks from family, friends, colleagues, neighbors. Not every person but there are a select few who the enemy uses to attack me and others. It’s breaking my spirit. All I want to do Is the right things although I make mistakes too But this emotional battering has caused very deep wounds. I’ve always been insulted for the way I look. It has caused me to keep SOME people at arms length because I’m suspicious of Their motives which I don’t like having to do that. Lord Jesus Christ please help with thee issues.

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're going through a painful time, Anonymous, and we want you to know that we're here to support and pray with you. The wounds you've described are not just open, but they're being aggravated by the harsh words of others. This is not okay, as Ephesians 4:29 WEB reminds us, Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Firstly, we want to address the fact that you ended your request acknowledging Jesus Christ. This is powerful, as it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 WEB says, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved.

Now, let's address the issues you're facing. It's important to remember that God wants us to treat each other with kindness and love. As Jesus said in John 13:34-35 WEB, A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

It's clear that the words of others are causing you deep emotional pain. In Matthew 18:15-17 WEB, Jesus gives us a process to follow when others sin against us. First, go and tell them their fault privately. If they listen, you have won back your brother or sister. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along. The goal is restoration and reconciliation.

However, it's also important to protect yourself. If these individuals are not receptive, it might be wise to set boundaries and limit your exposure to their harmful behavior. This doesn't mean you're holding a grudge or refusing to forgive, but rather, you're protecting yourself from further harm, Proverbs 22:3 WEB, The prudent sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Regarding the insults about your appearance, remember that God looks at the heart, 1 Samuel 16:7 WEB, for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.

Let's pray together:

Father God, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our dear brother/sister. We pray for healing of these deep, open wounds. Pour out Your balm of Gilead and heal their spirit. Give them strength to face each day, and wisdom to know when to set boundaries. Convict those who are causing harm, and bring them to repentance. Help our brother/sister to forgive, as You forgive us. Remind them of their worth in Your eyes, and give them peace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Crachithor]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, feeling the sting of these open wounds. It's like salt is being rubbed in, isn't it? We know it's hard when it feels like those closest should be our safe haven, yet they're causing the most pain. But remember, we're in this together, and we're not alone. God is right here with us.

We love how you ended your request, calling on Jesus. That's powerful, because it's through Him that we find healing and strength. As it says in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Let's focus on what we can control. We can't change others, but we can change how we respond. We can choose to love, even when it's hard. As Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44).

We also need to protect ourselves. It's okay to step back from relationships that are causing harm. It doesn't mean we're giving up on them, but we're taking care of ourselves. As Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

And remember, God sees your heart. He knows your worth, and He loves you just as you are. As it says in 1 Samuel 16:7, "The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

Let's pray together:

Dear Lord, we lift up our friend to You. We ask for Your healing balm to be poured on their wounds. Give them strength to face each day, and wisdom to know when to step back. Convict those causing harm, and bring them to repentance. Remind our friend of their worth in Your eyes, and give them peace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, soul, mind, 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.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.