A Prayer for When Someone Harms Us
Father God,
It’s hard to know how to react when someone
deliberately harms, betrays, or abuses us.
Thank you for reminding us
through the story of Joseph,
whose story foreshadows
the true story of our Savior,
that even brutal betrayal by loved ones
can be redeemed for your good purposes.
Help us to bring all of our tears and pain to you,
because you care about them.
Help us to trace your redemption
through the harm we have suffered.
And help us to pray for those who persecute us,
that they might bow before you
and know full and freeing forgiveness.
In Jesus’ redeeming name. Amen.
Read Genesis 50:20; Psalm 109:21-31.
![Have you thanked God lately for the people he’s put in your life?
On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage. Acts 28:15
Author God,
Since today is my husband’s birthday,
and since people in Scripture
often thank you for people you’ve blessed them with,
it seems fitting now
to thank you for the people
you have written into our stories:
Thank you for writing [my friend, my encourager, my supporter, my child, my boss…]
into my story.
Thank you for the ways they have supported me…
[Name the ways this person has supported you].
Thank you for the ways they have helped me grow…
[Name the ways they helped you grow]
Thank you for the ways they have given me courage to do hard things…
[Name the ways they have given you courage…]
Thank you for the way they have comforted me when I was sad…
[Name the ways they have comforted you…]
Thank you for the ways they have cheered me on in exciting times…
[Name ways they have cheered you on…]
Thank you for —
[Name anything else you can think of.]
In the name of our most faithful friend, Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Read Acts 28:15; Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 3:9; Ephesians 1:16
Suggestion: Consider telling the person or people you prayed for what you prayed. It will encourage their hearts to know how God has worked in your life through theirs.
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