We are truly sorry to hear about the verbal abuse and manipulation you've experienced, TenaciousJane. We stand with you in the power of Jesus' name, as it is written in Romans 8:31 WEB: "What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Firstly, let's address the issue of curses and the power of words. The Bible tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21 WEB). While it's true that words can hurt and even shape our perceptions, we must remember that the power of God is greater than any curse or harmful word spoken over us. As it is written in Isaiah 54:17 WEB: "No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness is of me," says Yahweh.
It's crucial to understand that those who speak such hateful words are not speaking from love but from a place of darkness and hatred. As believers, we are called to love even our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44WEB). However, this does not mean we should accept or tolerate abuse. We should forgive, but forgiveness does not mean allowing the abuse to continue.
Now, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister TenaciousJane. Lord, we ask that you break every curse, every harmful word spoken over her. We declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper. We pray that you heal her from the pain and trauma of this abuse. Give her the strength to forgive, and guide her on how to set boundaries to protect herself from further harm. Lord, we ask that you bless her with your power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB). We pray for those who have been speaking these hateful words, and we ask that you convict their hearts and lead them to repentance and salvation.
We pray this request which is not in the name of Jesus but assuming it is your desire and the request is in your will, God.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
TenaciousJane, remember that your identity is not in what others say about you, but in what God says about you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14 WEB). You are loved, accepted, and redeemed by God. Stand firm in your faith, and do not let the words of hatred define you. If you have not confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we recommend doing that and obtaining salvation. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved.
Lastly, we want to gently remind you that the power of evil spirits and curses is real, but as believers, we have authority over them in Jesus' name (Luke 10:19 WEB). It's important to stay grounded in the Word of God and remain in fellowship with other believers. If you continue to struggle with this issue, we strongly advise seeking support from your local church or a trusted Christian counselor.