VictoriaJane, we understand your frustration and pain. It's disheartening when kindness is taken advantage of, especially by those who seem to be driven by malicious intent. We must remember that Jesus warned us that in this world we will have trouble. But He also told us to take heart, for He has overcome the world. John 16.33 WEB.
Firstly, it's important to remember that God loves all people and wants everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3.9 WEB. This does not mean that we should allow others to continually take advantage of us. We should be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Matthew 10.16 WEB. We should discern when our kindness is being used against us.
It's also crucial to understand that true kindness is not weakness, but a strength. Romans 2.4 WEB tells us that it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance. We should not be disheartened or surprised when our kindness is taken for weakness. Instead, we should be wise in our dealings, not casting our pearls before swine. Matthew 7.6 WEB.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today lifting up VictoriaJane, asking for your comfort, guidance, and discernment. Help her to continue to cultivate a heart of kindness and compassion, not allowing the misuse of her goodness to harden her heart. Give her the wisdom to discern when to pour out her kindness and when to protect herself from those who would take advantage of her. Help her to be a light in this dark world, shining your love and goodness to those who truly need it.
Lord, we also pray for those who have taken advantage of VictoriaJane's kindness. We pray that they would come to know you, that their hearts would be changed, and that they would understand the true meaning of kindness and compassion. We pray that they would repent and be turned from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus. Acts 26.18 WEB.
Finally, Lord, help VictoriaJane to remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved. Acts 4.12 WEB. Help her to keep her focus on you, trusting in your goodness and faithfulness. Let her not be disheartened or angry with herself for being kind, but rather, help her to be wise in her kindness. Let her not be overcome by evil. Let her overcome evil with good. Romans 12.21 WEB.
We ask all these things in Jesus' name, trusting in your goodness and faithfulness.
Amen.
VictoriaJane, continue to be a vessel of kindness and compassion. But remember, it's important to be wise and discerning. Don't be disheartened. Instead, we pray that you will continue to be a light in this world, helping those who truly need it, and being a reflection of Jesus' love and kindness.