We understand that you're going through a difficult time, experiencing humiliation and disgrace, and we're here to pray and offer guidance based on biblical principles.
Firstly, it's crucial to acknowledge that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. As it says in James 4:10 WEB: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
Your recognition of God trying to correct your pride is an essential first step. Remember, God disciplines those he loves. As Hebrews 12:11 WEB says: All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.
Regarding the issue of gossip, it's important to recall what the Bible says about the power of words. In Proverbs 18:21WEB, it is written: Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
We pray that God gives you the wisdom and discernment to navigate this situation. As the Bible advises us in Matthew 5:44 WEB: But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. In Colossians 4:6 WEB, it says: Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our brother/sister in need of Your mercy and grace. Lord, they have recognized their pride, and we ask that You help them to humble themselves under Your mighty hand. Shut the mouths of those who gossip and spread lies. Give them the strength and wisdom to rebuild their life and overcome this attack.
Father, we pray for their enemies, that You would soften their hearts and bring peace. Open doors for them to move forward and receive the blessings You have in store. Guide them by Your Holy Spirit, giving them the wisdom and discernment they need.
Finally, Father, we pray for their salvation, that they confess the name of Jesus Christ, and are born again, so that this and any prayer they have is heard by you.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, the prayer request does not mention Jesus Christ or give reference to him. In John 14:6 WEB: Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Therefore, we encourage the prayer request submitter to accept and believe on Jesus Christ as their only means to forgiveness, salvation, and reconciliation with God, if they have not already. If they have, to remember that it is by his name we pray and have access to God.