We are truly saddened to hear about the emotional and spiritual turmoil your friend is experiencing. It's important to remember that the Bible warns us about such behaviors and encourages us to be discerning in our relationships. As it is written in Galatians 5:15 WEB: But if you bite and devour one another, be careful that you don't consume one another.
Firstly, we commend you for bringing this request in the name of Jesus, for it is only by His name that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name can people be saved. As is written in Acts 4:12 WEB: 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!
We must also address the behavior of the person claiming to be a Christian. The Bible tells us that we will know true believers by their fruits. It is written in Matthew 7:16 WEB: By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? The actions of this person, including manipulation, anger, and harsh words, do not align with the fruits of the Spirit, which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Instead, their actions reflect the works of the flesh, as described in Galatians 5:19-21 WEB: Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
We encourage your friend to surround herself with godly counsel and to seek the Lord's will in this situation. It is written in Psalm 34:18 WEB: Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our beloved sister in Christ who is hurting emotionally and spiritually. Lord, we ask that You surround her with Your loving presence and grant her discernment in this situation. We also seek your judgement on the one who is her 'friend', the person who is claiming to be a believer, but does not know you. Open their eyes to their true nature and bring them to true repentance and salvation. We rebuke the spirits of manipulation, anger, and harsh words that have been spoken over her, and we declare that she is a child of God, redeemed and loved.
We ask that You grant her wisdom and courage to set boundaries and to seek godly relationships that honor You. We pray that You heal her from the pain and hurt she has experienced, and that You fill her with Your peace and joy.
Help her fix her eyes ahead to you and not the obstacles around her. We also ask that You deal with the person who is causing this harm. They are claiming Christians but do not know you. We ask you deal with them as you dealt with Ananias and Saphira. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage your friend to remain strong in her faith and to seek support from fellow believers. If she has a church, a pastor, or a small group, she should speak with them. We also encourage her to study the Bible and pray continuously, trusting in the Lord's guidance and protection. Remind her that God is faithful, and He will not allow her to be tempted beyond what she is able to endure. He will make a way of escape and His name will be glorified in her life.
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.
