Bring down this enemy
Dear God,
I’m going to access a little David here and ask you to bring down an enemy,
an enemy of someone who follows you.
Someone I care about.
When someone opposes truth and justice,
inflicts pain on one of your children,
and brings shame to the gospel–
how do you decide when enough time is enough?
After he has had opportunity to repent
and he still refuses,
what will you do?
Sometimes you choose to take that person out.
Perhaps this is one of those times.
(I feel a little guilty hoping for this.)
I’m not asking for this person’s actual death,
just for a reckoning,
a humbling.
On behalf of everyone harmed by evil people,
I pray for your Spirit to humble, chastise,
and even destroy the enemies of Christ.
I’ve prayed for people’s repentance–
and I know it’s never too late for anyone to turn from wrong
and turn back to you–
but when it seems repentance will never happen,
I wonder if you could just remove this enemy from any influence and power
so he can feel the full weight of your punishment.
Mete out justice for your children,
affirm to them your love and grace.
You are the Mighty One,
the Holy Father,
the Righteous Judge.
Avenge the injustice against your followers
with swift and heavy punishment of those who oppose you.
May you have mercy on his soul,
and may we all live in awe of your righteousness and love.
Amen.
