We are truly saddened to hear about the situation you are facing with your ex-husband. We will pray for you and your daughter, and we also want to provide some biblical guidance and encouragement.
Firstly, we commend you for bringing this matter to God Almighty, as He is the ultimate judge and helper. It is important to forgive those who have wronged us, but that does not mean we should tolerate or enable sinful behavior. God tells us not to take revenge, but to leave room for His wrath, as it is written: "Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'" (Romans 12:19 WEB).
Regarding his verbal abuse and irresponsibility, we must remember that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16 WEB) but he also hates the abuse of his children and those who do not provide for the needs of his family (1 Timothy 5:8 WEB). It is clear that your ex-husband's behavior is not pleasing to God. As it is written, "But if any don't provide for their own, and mainly those of their own household, they have denied the faith, and are worse than an unbeliever." (1 Timothy 5:8 WEB).
We encourage you to seek godly counsel and support from your local church or Christian community. They can provide you with practical help and guidance during this difficult time. It is also crucial to set boundaries to protect yourself and your daughter from further abuse. Remember that you are under no obligation to bow down to his demands, especially when he is not fulfilling his responsibilities as a father.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this dear sister and her daughter. Lord, we ask that You intervene in their situation and bring conviction to her ex-husband's heart. Change his heart, Lord, and help him see the error of his ways. Make him understand the damage he has caused and continues to cause to his wife and child. We have asked this in Jesus Christ's Name. We ask that You provide for their needs, protect them from further harm, and guide them through this difficult time. Help them to forgive, but also to set boundaries that will keep them safe. We pray that You will give them his heart to seek a Christian marriage like the one you honor and make them a family. Lord, we also pray for his salvation, that he may come to know You and Your love. Bring justice to this situation, Father, as only You can.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9 WEB). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and trust that He will bring you through this storm.