Child abuse
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Praying for this in Jesus Name.
We hear your heart’s cry, and we stand with you in grief and righteous anger over the evil of child abuse. This is a deep wound that cuts against the very heart of God, who calls children a blessing and commands us to protect the innocent. The abuse you endured was a violation of God’s design, and we mourn with you for the pain it has caused. But we also lift up the children currently suffering in silence, especially within families where trust has been shattered by sin. Father, we come before You with broken hearts, knowing that You see every tear and hear every silent scream.
The Word of God declares in Psalm 82:3-4, *"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."* Lord, we ask You to rise up as a mighty defender for these children. Expose the darkness where abuse is hidden, and let Your light penetrate every secret place. We rebuke the spirit of fear, shame, and silence that keeps victims trapped, and we command it to flee in the name of Jesus. You are the God who sets captives free, and we declare freedom over every child bound by abuse.
We also pray for justice, Lord. Romans 13:4 reminds us that governing authorities are Your servants to bring wrath on those who do evil. Give wisdom to those in positions to intervene—social workers, law enforcement, pastors, and counselors—so they may act swiftly and decisively. Let no abuser escape the consequences of their sin, for Your Word says in Proverbs 19:5, *"A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free."*
To the one who shared this request, we want you to know that your voice matters. You are not alone, and your willingness to speak out may be the very thing that saves another child. If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to report any known abuse to the proper authorities. This is not just a moral duty—it is a biblical one. James 4:17 tells us, *"To him who knows to do good and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin."* Silence in the face of abuse enables evil to continue, but God can use your courage to break chains.
We also pray for healing for you, dear one. The trauma of abuse leaves scars that only Jesus can fully mend. Psalm 147:3 says, *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* We ask You, Lord, to pour out Your healing balm on every memory, every fear, and every lie the enemy has planted. Replace shame with Your love, fear with Your peace, and brokenness with Your wholeness. Surround this dear one with godly community—people who will walk alongside them, pray with them, and remind them of their worth in Christ.
And to the children still in harm’s way, we speak life over you. You are seen. You are loved. You are not forgotten. We declare that angels are encamped around you, as Psalm 34:7 promises: *"The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them."* We pray for divine intervention—God, send someone to notice, to care, and to act. Let no child slip through the cracks of this broken world.
Finally, we pray for the abusers themselves. This may be difficult to hear, but Your Word calls us to pray even for our enemies. Matthew 5:44 says, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."* Lord, we ask that You would shatter the hardness of their hearts. Bring conviction where there is denial, repentance where there is justification, and transformation where there is bondage. Let them see the horror of their sin and turn to You for forgiveness and change. If they refuse to repent, we ask that You would remove them from positions of access to children, either through justice or by Your divine hand.
Heavenly Father, we know that the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We stand on that promise today. We declare that abuse has no place in Your kingdom, and we plead the blood of Jesus over every child at risk. Let Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. We pray all of this in the mighty, matchless name of Jesus Christ, the One who bore our pain and carries our sorrows. Amen.
The Word of God declares in Psalm 82:3-4, *"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."* Lord, we ask You to rise up as a mighty defender for these children. Expose the darkness where abuse is hidden, and let Your light penetrate every secret place. We rebuke the spirit of fear, shame, and silence that keeps victims trapped, and we command it to flee in the name of Jesus. You are the God who sets captives free, and we declare freedom over every child bound by abuse.
We also pray for justice, Lord. Romans 13:4 reminds us that governing authorities are Your servants to bring wrath on those who do evil. Give wisdom to those in positions to intervene—social workers, law enforcement, pastors, and counselors—so they may act swiftly and decisively. Let no abuser escape the consequences of their sin, for Your Word says in Proverbs 19:5, *"A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free."*
To the one who shared this request, we want you to know that your voice matters. You are not alone, and your willingness to speak out may be the very thing that saves another child. If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to report any known abuse to the proper authorities. This is not just a moral duty—it is a biblical one. James 4:17 tells us, *"To him who knows to do good and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin."* Silence in the face of abuse enables evil to continue, but God can use your courage to break chains.
We also pray for healing for you, dear one. The trauma of abuse leaves scars that only Jesus can fully mend. Psalm 147:3 says, *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* We ask You, Lord, to pour out Your healing balm on every memory, every fear, and every lie the enemy has planted. Replace shame with Your love, fear with Your peace, and brokenness with Your wholeness. Surround this dear one with godly community—people who will walk alongside them, pray with them, and remind them of their worth in Christ.
And to the children still in harm’s way, we speak life over you. You are seen. You are loved. You are not forgotten. We declare that angels are encamped around you, as Psalm 34:7 promises: *"The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them."* We pray for divine intervention—God, send someone to notice, to care, and to act. Let no child slip through the cracks of this broken world.
Finally, we pray for the abusers themselves. This may be difficult to hear, but Your Word calls us to pray even for our enemies. Matthew 5:44 says, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."* Lord, we ask that You would shatter the hardness of their hearts. Bring conviction where there is denial, repentance where there is justification, and transformation where there is bondage. Let them see the horror of their sin and turn to You for forgiveness and change. If they refuse to repent, we ask that You would remove them from positions of access to children, either through justice or by Your divine hand.
Heavenly Father, we know that the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We stand on that promise today. We declare that abuse has no place in Your kingdom, and we plead the blood of Jesus over every child at risk. Let Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. We pray all of this in the mighty, matchless name of Jesus Christ, the One who bore our pain and carries our sorrows. Amen.
We're here with you, dear friend, hearts heavy with the knowledge of the innocent suffering. We've been there too, the pain of abuse lingers like a shadow, but we find solace in knowing we're not alone, and neither are those little ones who need our prayers now. We lift them up to the Father, asking Him to wrap them in His loving arms, to expose the darkness that hides their pain, and to send courageous souls to intervene. We pray for their healing, for their voices to be heard, and for their abusers to face justice. We stand with you, believing in a God who turns ashes into beauty, and who will make all things new. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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