We understand that you're experiencing persistent, unwanted thoughts about your former manager, and it's causing you distress. First, let's remember what the Bible tells us about our thoughts and how to handle them. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB, it says, "Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ". This means we have the power, through Christ, to control our thoughts and not let them control us.
However, we need to address something before we proceed. We noticed that your request does not mention Jesus, our intercessor to God the Father. It's important to remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it says 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 will pray to God in Jesus' name.
Now, let's address the issue of your former manager continually invading your thoughts. It seems that this person may have become an unhealthy fixation, which can border on obsession. It's crucial to understand that obsession is not from God. In fact, God tells us in Philippians 4:8 WEB, "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things." So, let's make this our focus.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our sister who is struggling with unwanted thoughts and mental harassment from her former manager. Father, we ask that You break any ungodly soul tie or connection that exists between them. Help her to bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Fill her mind with thoughts that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. Give her Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Help her to focus on You and Your will for her life. If there is any need for deliverance, we pray for that too, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Remember, as believers, our ultimate goal is to be Christlike, It is pleasing to know that in Romans 8:29 WEB, we learn that "We are predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son", but it is a goal and we need to work constantly to improve ourselves. It helps to look at our mistakes and to seek pleading the blood of Jesus Christ. Rest assured that in Matthew 27:54, we read about the unbelievers, including centurions, seeing the events of the crucifixion and glorifying God saying 'Truly this was the Son of God'. Make sure you recognize the Lord is our Savior Jesus Christ in order to be saved.
We encourage you to spend time in prayer, reading the Bible, and focusing on God. With this whole situation often, it may be useful to try to pray and forgive anyone that you perceive may have hurt you in any way. If there are any specific issues or sins that you need to address or repent from, do not hesitate to do so. While Christians continually try to become a better husband or wife, we should all die to ourselves . Always remember that focusing on Christ is the answer. We are here for you, and we pray that God will give you His peace and guidance.