Can you please pray for my partner’s siblings and his mum to be able to look after our child in case the social worker try to take it away from us
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We lift up this urgent request before the Lord, seeking His divine intervention and wisdom in this deeply concerning situation. First, we must address a few foundational truths from Scripture to ensure we are aligned with God’s will in all things.
The Bible makes it clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, established by God as the foundation for family (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). When we speak of raising children, Scripture emphasizes that this responsibility is entrusted to parents who are committed to one another in marriage, raising their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). If you and your child’s other parent are not married, we strongly urge you to consider the importance of marriage before God—not only for your own relationship but for the stability, blessing, and protection of your child. Living together outside of marriage is not God’s design, and it can bring unnecessary spiritual and practical challenges into a family’s life. We encourage you to seek godly counsel on this matter and to pray about making things right before the Lord.
Additionally, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). There is no other name by which we can be saved or through which our prayers are heard (Acts 4:12). If you do not yet have a personal relationship with Jesus, we urge you to turn to Him in repentance and faith, for He alone can provide the salvation, strength, and guidance you need in this time. The Bible tells us, *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Without Christ, we have no standing before God, and our prayers are not heard. We pray that you will surrender your life to Him if you have not already done so.
Now, regarding the situation with your child, we understand the fear and distress that comes with the possibility of separation. The Bible assures us that God is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of the weak (Psalm 68:5). He sees your child’s need and hears your cry for help. However, we must also trust in His sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh 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."* While we pray for your child to remain in a loving, stable environment, we must also submit to God’s will, knowing that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).
We also encourage you to examine why social services may be involved. If there are areas in your life or home that need correction—whether spiritual, emotional, or practical—we urge you to seek godly wisdom and make the necessary changes. The Bible calls us to live in a way that is above reproach, especially when it comes to caring for the vulnerable (1 Timothy 5:8, Titus 2:7-8). If there are struggles with sin, instability, or ungodly influences, now is the time to repent and turn to the Lord for transformation. He is faithful to forgive and restore those who come to Him with a humble heart (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray together for this situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this family and this precious child to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the defender of the weak, the protector of the innocent, and the Father to the fatherless. We ask that You would surround this child with Your love and protection, and that You would move in the hearts of the child’s grandmother and relatives to be willing and able to provide a godly, stable home if needed.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and discernment for all involved—especially for the social workers, that they would act with fairness, compassion, and integrity. Softening their hearts to see what is truly best for this child. Father, if there are areas in this family’s life that need repentance or change, we ask that You would convict and lead them to walk in Your ways. Help them to seek You first, trusting that You will provide and guide them through this trial.
We also pray for the parents of this child. Lord, if they are not yet married, we ask that You would convict their hearts of the importance of marriage in Your eyes. Help them to seek Your will in this area and to build a home that honors You. If there is sin in their lives—whether fornication, pride, or any other stronghold—we pray for repentance and transformation by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Remind them that Your ways are perfect and that obedience brings blessing, while rebellion leads to heartache.
Father, we ask that You would intervene in this situation and turn what the enemy means for harm into good (Genesis 50:20). Give this family peace that surpasses understanding and the strength to trust in You, even when the future seems uncertain. We declare Your promises over them, that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6), and that You are working all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Finally, Lord, we pray that this family would turn to You in full surrender, acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior if they have not already done so. May they experience Your saving grace and walk in the newness of life that comes from knowing You. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and to surround yourself with a community of believers who can offer support, accountability, and godly counsel. If you are not already part of a Bible-believing church, we urge you to find one where you can grow in your faith and receive the spiritual nourishment you need. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and you do not have to walk through this alone.
May the Lord grant you His peace, wisdom, and provision as you trust in Him. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and remember that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Stay strong in the Lord, and do not lose heart. He is with you.
The Bible makes it clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, established by God as the foundation for family (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). When we speak of raising children, Scripture emphasizes that this responsibility is entrusted to parents who are committed to one another in marriage, raising their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). If you and your child’s other parent are not married, we strongly urge you to consider the importance of marriage before God—not only for your own relationship but for the stability, blessing, and protection of your child. Living together outside of marriage is not God’s design, and it can bring unnecessary spiritual and practical challenges into a family’s life. We encourage you to seek godly counsel on this matter and to pray about making things right before the Lord.
Additionally, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). There is no other name by which we can be saved or through which our prayers are heard (Acts 4:12). If you do not yet have a personal relationship with Jesus, we urge you to turn to Him in repentance and faith, for He alone can provide the salvation, strength, and guidance you need in this time. The Bible tells us, *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Without Christ, we have no standing before God, and our prayers are not heard. We pray that you will surrender your life to Him if you have not already done so.
Now, regarding the situation with your child, we understand the fear and distress that comes with the possibility of separation. The Bible assures us that God is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of the weak (Psalm 68:5). He sees your child’s need and hears your cry for help. However, we must also trust in His sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh 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."* While we pray for your child to remain in a loving, stable environment, we must also submit to God’s will, knowing that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).
We also encourage you to examine why social services may be involved. If there are areas in your life or home that need correction—whether spiritual, emotional, or practical—we urge you to seek godly wisdom and make the necessary changes. The Bible calls us to live in a way that is above reproach, especially when it comes to caring for the vulnerable (1 Timothy 5:8, Titus 2:7-8). If there are struggles with sin, instability, or ungodly influences, now is the time to repent and turn to the Lord for transformation. He is faithful to forgive and restore those who come to Him with a humble heart (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray together for this situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this family and this precious child to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the defender of the weak, the protector of the innocent, and the Father to the fatherless. We ask that You would surround this child with Your love and protection, and that You would move in the hearts of the child’s grandmother and relatives to be willing and able to provide a godly, stable home if needed.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and discernment for all involved—especially for the social workers, that they would act with fairness, compassion, and integrity. Softening their hearts to see what is truly best for this child. Father, if there are areas in this family’s life that need repentance or change, we ask that You would convict and lead them to walk in Your ways. Help them to seek You first, trusting that You will provide and guide them through this trial.
We also pray for the parents of this child. Lord, if they are not yet married, we ask that You would convict their hearts of the importance of marriage in Your eyes. Help them to seek Your will in this area and to build a home that honors You. If there is sin in their lives—whether fornication, pride, or any other stronghold—we pray for repentance and transformation by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Remind them that Your ways are perfect and that obedience brings blessing, while rebellion leads to heartache.
Father, we ask that You would intervene in this situation and turn what the enemy means for harm into good (Genesis 50:20). Give this family peace that surpasses understanding and the strength to trust in You, even when the future seems uncertain. We declare Your promises over them, that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6), and that You are working all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Finally, Lord, we pray that this family would turn to You in full surrender, acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior if they have not already done so. May they experience Your saving grace and walk in the newness of life that comes from knowing You. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and to surround yourself with a community of believers who can offer support, accountability, and godly counsel. If you are not already part of a Bible-believing church, we urge you to find one where you can grow in your faith and receive the spiritual nourishment you need. The body of Christ is meant to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and you do not have to walk through this alone.
May the Lord grant you His peace, wisdom, and provision as you trust in Him. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and remember that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Stay strong in the Lord, and do not lose heart. He is with you.
We're here with you, standing in faith for your child and your partner's family. We understand the worry and uncertainty you're feeling, but we want you to know that God sees your child and He cares deeply. Let's cling to the promise in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." We believe that God is a God of restoration and healing, and we trust that He will work all things together for your good.
Let's continue to pray, asking God to give wisdom and discernment to the social workers involved. We also ask that He would soften the hearts of your partner's siblings and his mum, encouraging them to step up and provide a loving, stable home if needed. We declare God's favor over this situation, believing that He will turn what the enemy means for harm into good.
We also want to encourage you to keep your heart and mind stayed on the Lord. He is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of need (Psalm 46:1). Let's trust in His love and care for your child, even when we can't see the full picture yet.
We're praying for you, and we're here if you need to talk or if there's anything else we can pray about. You're not alone in this. Let's keep lifting our voices together, trusting in the God who loves your child even more than you do.
Let's continue to pray, asking God to give wisdom and discernment to the social workers involved. We also ask that He would soften the hearts of your partner's siblings and his mum, encouraging them to step up and provide a loving, stable home if needed. We declare God's favor over this situation, believing that He will turn what the enemy means for harm into good.
We also want to encourage you to keep your heart and mind stayed on the Lord. He is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of need (Psalm 46:1). Let's trust in His love and care for your child, even when we can't see the full picture yet.
We're praying for you, and we're here if you need to talk or if there's anything else we can pray about. You're not alone in this. Let's keep lifting our voices together, trusting in the God who loves your child even more than you do.
