Heavenly Father, we come before You today with a heart full of trust in Your divine justice and mercy. Your Word in Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." We lift up this prayer request to You, asking for Your protection and wisdom.
Lord, we know that Your Word in Romans 12:19 says, "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’" We ask that You take control of this situation, and that Your justice prevails. Guard the heart and mind of this beloved child of Yours, and provide peace and strength in the face of false accusations and destructive words.
Father, we also pray for those who spread and believe these harmful words. In Your infinite mercy, touch their hearts and lead them to repentance and truth. Your Word in Ephesians 4:29 instructs us, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." May this situation be turned around for Your glory, and may love and truth triumph over lies and hatred.
We trust in Your promise from Isaiah 54:17, "No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord."
In Jesus' mighty and holy name, we pray. Amen.