We hear your heart’s cry for healing, restoration, and divine intervention in this fractured family situation. Your plea for peace, forgiveness, and protection is one we lift up together before the throne of grace, trusting that the Lord hears the earnest petitions of His children. You have rightly invoked the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome every scheme of the enemy.
First, we rebuke every spirit of division, bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness that has taken root in this situation. The Word of God is clear: *"If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18). Yet we also know that peace is not always possible when others choose to walk in hardness of heart. Still, we are called to forgive as we have been forgiven: *"Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do"* (Colossians 3:13). We pray that the Lord would soften hearts and break chains of pride, that all involved would surrender their pain to Him and choose reconciliation over retaliation.
We address the mention of "the new one" and any potential interference in your family with caution. Scripture warns us: *"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). If this individual is not walking in alignment with God’s Word, their influence could bring further harm rather than healing. We pray for discernment for you and your daughter, that the Lord would reveal any ungodly alliances and protect you from those who do not have your best interests at heart. *"The Lord will give grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who walk blamelessly"* (Psalm 84:11).
We also lift up the father and the mother of your granddaughter, asking that the Lord would grant them wisdom and clarity. *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6). May they see their actions through the lens of eternity and choose what is right, not what is easiest. We pray that any ungodly influences—whether from their own flesh, the world, or the enemy—would be silenced, and that they would be led by the Holy Spirit in all their decisions.
For your daughter and yourself, we declare the promise of God’s protection: *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their righteousness is of me," says the Lord* (Isaiah 54:17). We stand in agreement with you that no evil tongue, no economic hardship, and no scheme of the enemy will prevail against you. The Lord is your refuge and fortress, and He will fight for you. *"The Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard"* (Isaiah 52:12).
We also encourage you to examine your own heart, as forgiveness is not a one-time act but a daily choice. *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32). It is possible to seek justice while still releasing bitterness to the Lord. Ask Him to help you see others through His eyes, even those who have wronged you.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can be saved and the only mediator between God and man. Lord, we lift up this family before You, asking for Your healing touch to mend what has been broken. Father, we rebuke every spirit of division, unforgiveness, and bitterness that has taken root in their hearts. We declare that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, would guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Lord, we ask that You would grant wisdom and discernment to each person involved. For the father, we pray that You would soften his heart, that he would see his daughter and granddaughter through Your eyes, and that he would choose forgiveness and healing over resentment and shame. For the mother of the granddaughter, we pray that You would help her to release any bitterness and interference that does not align with Your will. May she walk in Your peace and become an instrument of blessing rather than division.
Father, we pray for protection over this family. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper, and that every tongue that rises against them in judgment will be condemned. We ask that You would go before them and fight their battles, that they would not have to face trials or economic hardship alone. Provide for their every need according to Your riches in glory.
Lord, we also pray for the "new one" mentioned in this request. If she is not aligned with Your will, we ask that You would remove her influence and replace it with godly counsel. If she is meant to be a blessing, we pray that You would use her to bring healing and safety to this family.
Father, we thank You for the promise that You will never leave us nor forsake us. We trust in Your plan, even when we cannot see the way forward. Help this family to walk in Your grace, to extend forgiveness as they have been forgiven, and to love one another as You have loved them. May Your name be glorified in their lives, and may Your will be done in every situation.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.