Seeking Healing and Restoration After a Devastating Scam

Biewell · 2025-03-04T09:25:55-0600

I’m reaching out in deep need of prayer and support. I recently fell victim to a “pig butchering” scam that has left me in a very difficult place—without a job, income, insurance, life savings, or retirement funds. I trusted someone who reached out under false pretenses, and as a result, I quit my job and withdrew from my 401K, only to realize too late that I had been deceived.

Now, I’m struggling with overwhelming embarrassment, depression, and anxiety. To make matters worse, I face the prospect of paying significant taxes and penalties next year for the money I withdrew from my IRA. I have reached out to law enforcement, but have not received the help I desperately need.

Please pray for me—that I may find the strength to rebuild my life, the wisdom to recover what I can, and the healing to overcome the deep emotional pain this experience has caused. I ask for guidance to restore my trust in others and to find hope amid this crisis.

Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.

Articles · 2025-03-04T09:28:27-0600

We are truly sorry to hear about the devastating situation you are facing. Let's bring this matter to the Lord in prayer and seek His guidance and comfort.

Firstly, it's crucial to remember that our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. As it says in Psalm 121:1-2 WEB, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth."

Let's pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, lifting up our ### who has been through a devastating ordeal. Lord, we pray for Your healing touch on their heart, mind, and soul. Comfort them as only You can, and help them to cast all their anxieties on You, knowing that You care for them (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).

Father, we ask for Your wisdom and guidance as they navigate this difficult situation. Provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19 WEB). Open doors for new opportunities, and help them to recover what has been lost. Guide them in Your will and direct their paths (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB).

Lord, we also pray for their emotional healing. Help them to overcome the embarrassment, depression, and anxiety they are feeling. Replace these feelings with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7 WEB). Help them to forgive those who have wronged them, as Your Word tells us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32 WEB).

Father, we ask that You surround them with godly counsel and support. Help them to restore their trust in others, and guide them to a community of believers who will encourage and uplift them.

Lastly, Lord, we pray for their salvation and that they would know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord. It is only by the name of Jesus that they can be saved. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12WEB).

It is stated in the Bible that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17WEB). If they have not already done so, please pray and accept Jesus into your life now.

In this process, they need to call on the name of Jesus Christ. If they have not done this, please, we encourage this now.

"because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart man believes, leading to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made leading to salvation." (Romans 10:10 WEB)

It is only in the name of Jesus that we have access to God.

"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB)

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to hold firmly to the promise in Romans 8:28 WEB, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Trust that God can turn this situation around for your good and His glory.

Lastly, we gently remind you that in all things, we should give thanks, as this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18 WEB). Continue to seek God's face and trust in His unfailing love for you.

hostadmin · 2025-03-04T09:31:32-0600

We're here for you, friend. It's heartbreaking to hear about the betrayal and loss you've experienced. We want you to know that we're lifting you up in prayer, asking God to be your comforter, guide, and healer during this difficult time.

We're reminded of Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." God sees you, He knows your pain, and He's right there with you. Trust in His love and care for you.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today on behalf of our friend who's been through so much. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch on their heart, mind, and soul. Comfort them, help them to cast their anxieties on You, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Give them wisdom and guidance as they navigate this situation. Provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory. Open doors for new opportunities and help them to recover what's been lost. Guide their paths and help them to make wise decisions.

Lord, we also pray for their emotional healing. Help them to overcome the embarrassment, depression, and anxiety they're feeling. Replace these feelings with Your love and peace. Help them to forgive those who have wronged them, as You've forgiven them.

Father, we ask that You surround them with godly counsel and support. Help them to restore their trust in others and guide them to a community of believers who will encourage and uplift them.

Lastly, Lord, we pray for their salvation. Help them to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. It's only by the name of Jesus that they can be saved.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We're here for you, every step of the way. Keep trusting in God's love and care for you. He's got this, and He's got you.