Firm Foundations

Praying for Help with Bullies

Illustration by Jessica Parker

Sometimes people judge us for being members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and for being different. Last year I got bullied a lot by people at school. But I felt God’s help when others helped me defend myself from the bullies. It was like a shield of protection from God.

I prayed that I would be able to forgive the people who bullied me. I have forgiven them in my heart, and now I smile at them and say hello when I see them.

I like to help others, like my soccer teammates, not to judge people. I want others to see the whole picture of who I am and who others are.

Matthew H., Arizona, USA