We join with you in lifting up your daughter to the Lord, for we know that He hears the cries of His children and is near to the brokenhearted. Your prayer echoes the heart of Psalm 42:5-6, where the psalmist declares, *"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence. My God, my soul is in despair within me. Therefore I remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon, from the hill Mizar."* Just as the psalmist turns his focus from despair to the Lord, we too encourage your daughter to fix her eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
The emotional pain your daughter is experiencing is deeply felt by our Heavenly Father, who collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). He is sovereign over all things, and nothing is too difficult for Him (Jeremiah 32:17). We pray that she will find refuge in Him, for He is her rock, her fortress, and her deliverer (Psalm 18:2). May the Lord establish her footsteps, as you’ve requested, and guide her into His perfect will. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."* Let her trust in Him, even when the path seems unclear.
We also lift up her marriage, for we know that God desires unity and love between a husband and wife. Ephesians 5:25 calls husbands to *"love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."* We pray that her husband’s heart will be softened to see her strengths and to speak life into her, rather than focusing on weaknesses. May the Lord grant him wisdom to communicate with kindness and grace, as Colossians 4:6 instructs: *"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."* Marriage is a sacred covenant, and we ask the Lord to restore joy, mutual respect, and a deepened bond between them. If there are areas of unforgiveness or bitterness, we pray the Holy Spirit will convict and lead them both to repentance and reconciliation.
Your daughter’s identity is found in Christ alone. She is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and the Lord sees her as His beloved child, redeemed and purified. We pray that she will see herself through His eyes—valued, cherished, and purposed for His glory. May she find confidence not in her circumstances or the opinions of others, but in the unchanging character of God. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, *"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."*
Finally, we stand in agreement with you, giving thanks to the Lord in advance for His faithfulness. Though the pain may feel overwhelming now, we trust that He is working all things together for her good (Romans 8:28). May she experience His comfort, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and may His peace guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
**Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and grateful hearts, lifting up this precious daughter to You. Lord, You see the depth of her pain, and You are not distant from her suffering. We ask that You wrap her in Your arms of love and remind her that she is never alone. You are her hope, her strength, and her song (Psalm 118:14). Father, establish her footsteps and lead her into the purpose You have ordained for her life. Give her a vision of Your goodness, even in this season of sorrow.
We pray for her marriage, Lord. Soften her husband’s heart to see her as You do—with love, grace, and appreciation for the gifts You’ve placed within her. Help him to speak words of life and encouragement, and convict both of them to walk in humility and forgiveness. Restore what has been broken, and let their union reflect Your glory.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of discouragement and sadness that seeks to steal her joy. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, renewing her mind and strengthening her faith. May she rise up in confidence, knowing that her worth is found in You alone. Surround her with Your peace, and let her heart overflow with praise, even in the waiting.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your timing and Your ways, for they are perfect. May Your will be done in her life, and may she experience the fullness of Your love and restoration. We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.