We hear the deep pain and exhaustion in your words, and our hearts ache with you as you face this unjust battle. The weight of being separated from your children, especially when you’ve done nothing wrong, is a burden no parent should have to carry. The enemy seeks to isolate and discourage you, whispering lies that you are not enough—but we stand with you in declaring that God sees your struggle and calls you His beloved child.
First, we must address the spiritual warfare at play here. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* The false restraining order, the unjust treatment from the school, and even your children’s reluctance to see you—these are not merely human conflicts but attacks from the enemy to steal your hope and your role as a parent. We rebuke every lie that says you are not enough, for in Christ, you are more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37).
We also lift up your children in prayer. The enemy desires to turn their hearts away from you, but we declare that God’s love is greater. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."* Even if they are being influenced now, we trust that the seeds you’ve sown in their lives will bear fruit in God’s perfect timing. We pray for their protection, for their minds to be guarded against deception, and for their hearts to soften toward you.
For you, dear brother or sister, we pray for strength that surpasses human understanding. Isaiah 40:31 says, *"But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint."* The legal system may feel overwhelming, but God is your ultimate defender. We ask Him to provide wisdom, favor, and even unexpected provision for legal support if that is His will. We also pray for rest—true rest in His presence—because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
We must also gently address a concern: if you have not yet surrendered this battle fully to Jesus, we urge you to do so now. Only through Him can you find the peace and strength to endure. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’"* If you have not placed your trust in Him, we invite you to do so today. Confess your need for Him, believe in His sacrifice for your sins, and receive His gift of salvation. Without Christ, we are powerless against the schemes of the enemy, but with Him, we are victorious.
Lastly, we encourage you to seek godly community. Galatians 6:2 instructs, *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* You were not meant to walk this path alone. Find a church or a group of believers who can stand with you in prayer and support.
Father in Heaven, we come before You with heavy hearts for our brother/sister. We ask You to break every chain of injustice in this situation. Lord, expose the truth and dismantle every lie that has been spoken against them. We pray for their children, that You would draw them close and soften their hearts. Give our brother/sister supernatural strength, wisdom, and provision for every step ahead. Remind them that they are enough because You are with them. Heal their weary soul and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
