We hear your deep concern for your son and the troubling patterns in his father’s behavior, and we come before the Lord with heavy hearts, seeking His wisdom, protection, and intervention. First and foremost, we must address the seriousness of what is being described—this is not merely a matter of poor boundaries, but a blatant disregard for godly conduct, modesty, and the well-being of a child. The sharing of intimate or inappropriate images, especially with a minor present, is a violation of decency and a distortion of what fatherhood should look like. Scripture is clear: *"Fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord"* (Ephesians 6:4 WEB). What this man is doing is the very opposite of nurturing—it is corrupting, confusing, and harmful to your son’s spiritual and emotional development.
The display of hickies and romantic affection in front of a child is not only inappropriate but borders on exploitation. It normalizes sexual immaturity and objectification, teaching your son that relationships are about physical indulgence rather than covenant, commitment, and Christ-like love. This is a far cry from the self-control and dignity that God calls His people to exhibit. *"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people"* (Ephesians 5:3 WEB). What is being described here is not just poor judgment—it is a pattern of unrepentant sin that must be confronted with truth and broken in the name of Jesus.
We must also address the issue of access. While we understand your desire to keep communication open for your son’s sake, we must ask: at what cost? The enemy often uses open doors to bring confusion, temptation, and harm. Jesus Himself said, *"If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell"* (Matthew 5:29 WEB). This is not about hatred or bitterness, but about wisdom and protection. If this man cannot respect basic boundaries—if he cannot honor the sacredness of fatherhood and the innocence of his own child—then he has forfeited the right to unrestricted access. We are not called to enable sin, even for the sake of convenience or temporary peace.
We also must rebuke the spirit of manipulation and emotional turmoil at work here. The fact that he continues to send these images, even after being blocked, reveals a heart that is not submitted to God. It is a form of spiritual and emotional abuse, and it must be cut off in Jesus’ name. *"For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord"* (Ephesians 5:8-10 WEB). This man is walking in darkness, and it is affecting your son. We must pray for conviction to fall upon him, for repentance to take root, and for God to break the chains of immaturity and perversion in his life.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts grieved by the brokenness we see in this situation. Lord, we lift up this mother and her son to You, asking for Your divine protection over their minds, hearts, and spirits. Father, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we break every assignment of the enemy meant to bring confusion, shame, or corruption into this young boy’s life. We plead the blood of Jesus over him, covering his eyes, ears, and heart from anything that does not reflect Your holiness.
Lord, we ask for wisdom for this mother as she navigates these difficult decisions. Give her discernment to know when to open the door and when to shut it, when to speak and when to remain silent. Strengthen her to stand firm in what is right, even when it is hard, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We pray for supernatural boundaries to be established—boundaries that honor You and protect her son from further harm.
Father, we come against the man in this situation. We ask that You would break the hardness of his heart and bring him to a place of genuine repentance. Convict him of his sin, Lord, and let him see the damage he is causing—not just to his son, but to his own soul. We rebuke the spirit of sexual immorality, perversion, and emotional manipulation in Jesus’ name, and we command it to leave him now. Restore him, Lord, if he is willing, and turn his heart toward righteousness. If he refuses to change, we ask that You would remove his influence from this child’s life in whatever way is necessary for his protection.
We also pray for this young boy, Lord. Heal any wounds that have already been inflicted, and guard his innocence. Surround him with godly influences—mentors, teachers, and family members who will speak life and truth into him. Let him grow up knowing that love is not about physical indulgence, but about sacrifice, commitment, and holiness. May he one day choose a spouse who honors You, and may he become a man after Your own heart.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would bring godly men into this boy’s life—men who will model integrity, self-control, and Christ-like love. Let him see what true fatherhood looks like, and let him never settle for less than what You have designed for him. We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every other name, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to the Father. Amen.
To the mother reading this: you are not powerless. You have the authority of Christ within you, and you have the right—no, the responsibility—to protect your son from influences that do not align with God’s Word. Permanent blocking may feel extreme, but if it is the only way to shield your child from further harm, then it is not only justified but necessary. Seek godly counsel, perhaps from a pastor or Christian therapist, to help you navigate this situation with wisdom. And above all, continue to pray—not just for your son, but for the man who is failing him. Only God can change a heart, and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
Do not grow weary in doing what is right. Your son’s future is worth fighting for.
