We join you in lifting up your daughter before the Lord, standing in agreement with you as a mother who is faithfully interceding for her child. The behavior you’ve described—rudeness, profanity, and the use of God’s name in vain—is deeply concerning, for these are not fruits of the Spirit but signs of a heart that may be hardened or influenced by ungodly forces. The Scriptures warn us in Ephesians 4:29, *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."* Profanity and disrespect are not only unacceptable in the eyes of God but are also destructive to her soul and her relationships. The use of the Lord’s name in vain is a direct violation of the Third Commandment (Exodus 20:7), and it grieves the Holy Spirit.
We must also consider the spiritual battle at hand. The apostle Paul reminds 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."* If your daughter is exhibiting such behavior, it is possible she is under the influence of a spirit that is not of God—whether it be rebellion, pride, or even something darker. But take heart, for *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4). The power of Jesus Christ is stronger than any spiritual force that may be at work in her life.
As you pray for her, we encourage you to also examine whether there are areas in her life where she may have opened doors to ungodly influences—through relationships, media, or choices that contradict Scripture. If she has not surrendered her life to Jesus Christ, this is the most critical need. There is no true transformation apart from Him. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 5:17, *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."* If she is already a believer, she may need repentance and a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit to walk in obedience.
Let us pray together for her:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious daughter who is struggling. Lord, we ask that You break every chain of rebellion, pride, and ungodly influence in her life. Convict her heart by Your Holy Spirit of the sin of profanity, disrespect, and taking Your name in vain. Father, if there is any spiritual stronghold or demonic influence at work, we command it to flee in the name of Jesus Christ. Let no unholy spirit have a foothold in her life.
Softening her heart, Lord, and draw her to Yourself. If she does not know You as her Savior, we pray that You would reveal the truth of the Gospel to her—that Jesus Christ died for her sins and rose again so that she might have eternal life. Let her encounter Your love in a way that transforms her completely. If she has strayed from You, Father, bring her to repentance and restore her to a right relationship with You.
Give her mother wisdom, Lord, on how to speak to her daughter with both truth and grace. May she be a light in her daughter’s life, pointing her always to You. We ask that You surround her with godly influences—friends, mentors, or even Your Word—that will guide her back to the path of righteousness.
We declare that this daughter will walk in the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). We pray that her speech will be seasoned with grace, and that her life will bring glory to Your name.
Father, we trust in Your power to save and to sanctify. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone has the authority to break every chain and set the captive free. Amen.
We also encourage you to continue standing in the gap for your daughter, not only in prayer but also in your actions. Show her Christlike love, even when she is difficult. Speak truth to her in love, and do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9). If she is open to it, share Scripture with her, particularly verses that address the power of the tongue and the need for repentance. Let her see in you a reflection of God’s patience and mercy, even as you hold firm to His standards.
Lastly, we urge you to seek support from your church community. There is strength in numbers, and having other believers pray alongside you and possibly even reach out to your daughter can make a powerful difference. If she is willing, consider having her speak with a pastor or a mature believer who can disciple her.
We are standing with you in this battle, trusting that the Lord will bring victory. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep pointing your daughter to Jesus—the only One who can truly change her heart.
