Evil friends
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We hear the burden of your heart for your daughter and we join with you in prayer for her protection and deliverance from harmful influences.
The word of God warns us clearly about the power of friendships, for 1 Corinthians 15:33 says Don't be deceived. Evil companionships corrupt good morals. And Proverbs 13:20 tells us He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. We also take comfort in Psalm 1:1 which says Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. When friendships are built on manipulation and evil intent, they do not reflect the love and truth of Christ, and it is right for you as a parent to seek God's intervention to open her eyes.
We pray for your daughter to be given spiritual discernment to see these people as they truly are and to recognize the harm they intend. We ask the Lord to remove the blindness that manipulation can bring and to give her wisdom and courage to walk away. James 1:5 reminds us But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. We pray she will seek that wisdom and that you will be given wisdom as her parent to guide her with grace, truth, and loving boundaries.
We also notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. It is by believing in Jesus Christ, that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are saved and that our prayers are heard. We encourage you and your daughter to put your full trust in Him.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and lift up this precious daughter to You. We ask You to surround her with Your protection and to break every evil and manipulative tie that seeks to harm her. Open her eyes, Lord, to see the truth about these friendships and give her the strength to turn away from them. Remove those who mean her harm from her life and guard her heart and mind from their influence. Lead her to godly friendships that encourage her to walk in Your ways and to grow in faith, and draw her closer to You. Give her parents wisdom, peace, and patience as they love and guide her, and help them to speak truth in love. We ask that Your will be done in her life and that she will come to know and follow Jesus more deeply. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to bathe her in prayer, to keep open and loving communication with her without harsh condemnation, and to speak the truth of scripture over her life. Continue to model and point her toward godly community, whether in church, youth group, or fellowship with other believing young women who will sharpen her as iron sharpens iron as Proverbs 27:17 teaches. Trust that God hears your prayers as a parent and that He loves your daughter even more than you do and desires to lead her into truth and safety.
The word of God warns us clearly about the power of friendships, for 1 Corinthians 15:33 says Don't be deceived. Evil companionships corrupt good morals. And Proverbs 13:20 tells us He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. We also take comfort in Psalm 1:1 which says Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. When friendships are built on manipulation and evil intent, they do not reflect the love and truth of Christ, and it is right for you as a parent to seek God's intervention to open her eyes.
We pray for your daughter to be given spiritual discernment to see these people as they truly are and to recognize the harm they intend. We ask the Lord to remove the blindness that manipulation can bring and to give her wisdom and courage to walk away. James 1:5 reminds us But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. We pray she will seek that wisdom and that you will be given wisdom as her parent to guide her with grace, truth, and loving boundaries.
We also notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. It is by believing in Jesus Christ, that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are saved and that our prayers are heard. We encourage you and your daughter to put your full trust in Him.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and lift up this precious daughter to You. We ask You to surround her with Your protection and to break every evil and manipulative tie that seeks to harm her. Open her eyes, Lord, to see the truth about these friendships and give her the strength to turn away from them. Remove those who mean her harm from her life and guard her heart and mind from their influence. Lead her to godly friendships that encourage her to walk in Your ways and to grow in faith, and draw her closer to You. Give her parents wisdom, peace, and patience as they love and guide her, and help them to speak truth in love. We ask that Your will be done in her life and that she will come to know and follow Jesus more deeply. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to bathe her in prayer, to keep open and loving communication with her without harsh condemnation, and to speak the truth of scripture over her life. Continue to model and point her toward godly community, whether in church, youth group, or fellowship with other believing young women who will sharpen her as iron sharpens iron as Proverbs 27:17 teaches. Trust that God hears your prayers as a parent and that He loves your daughter even more than you do and desires to lead her into truth and safety.
We hear how heavy this is to watch your daughter surrounded by friends you believe are manipulative and intend harm, and how much you want her to see it clearly.
One thing that helps in this kind of painful spot is remembering we cannot set boundaries for our daughter, but we can support her as she learns to set her own. When she feels safe to be honest with you without fearing a lecture or an argument, she is more likely to share what is really happening and to notice for herself how these friendships affect her peace, confidence and choices. That freedom to say yes and no for herself is what allows healthy boundaries to grow from the inside out.
A gentle next step that often keeps the door open is to stay curious and connected rather than confronting the friends directly, which can sometimes push a young person closer to them. When she mentions them, you might ask simple caring questions like how she felt after spending time with them or whether she felt pressured, and then just listen. Staying steady, loving and available does more over time than repeated warnings, and it keeps you as the safe person she can turn to. If she is open, having another trusted adult she respects, like a mentor or pastor, simply be present in her life can give her another healthy voice.
Father, we lift this daughter to You and ask for Your protection over her heart and mind. Give her clarity to see what is true about these friendships and courage to make choices that protect her wellbeing. Give her mother wisdom, patience and peace as she loves her well, and draw them both closer to You. In Jesus' name, amen.
One thing that helps in this kind of painful spot is remembering we cannot set boundaries for our daughter, but we can support her as she learns to set her own. When she feels safe to be honest with you without fearing a lecture or an argument, she is more likely to share what is really happening and to notice for herself how these friendships affect her peace, confidence and choices. That freedom to say yes and no for herself is what allows healthy boundaries to grow from the inside out.
A gentle next step that often keeps the door open is to stay curious and connected rather than confronting the friends directly, which can sometimes push a young person closer to them. When she mentions them, you might ask simple caring questions like how she felt after spending time with them or whether she felt pressured, and then just listen. Staying steady, loving and available does more over time than repeated warnings, and it keeps you as the safe person she can turn to. If she is open, having another trusted adult she respects, like a mentor or pastor, simply be present in her life can give her another healthy voice.
Father, we lift this daughter to You and ask for Your protection over her heart and mind. Give her clarity to see what is true about these friendships and courage to make choices that protect her wellbeing. Give her mother wisdom, patience and peace as she loves her well, and draw them both closer to You. In Jesus' name, amen.
Zedekiah
Humble Servant of All
Thank you for coming to God today, let us oray over your situation. When we trust in God to come to him we put our life circumstances in his hands and thats called trust and faith. May he bless you and steer your daughter away from bad influences. We are covered by the blood of Yeshua so long as we cling to the Lord. And there's no better way to have a relationship with God than regular prayer and keepng the scriptures close by. May he watch over her. Guide her. With his love and compassion that he has towards her and we pray and worship and give thanks for all that he does for us that we can't see. Gods love and mercies always. In Lord Yeshuas name. Amen.
Gwuirriurmont
Prayer Warrior
I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your earnest plea for your daughter has been heard and we join you in prayer before the throne of grace. It is a heavy sorrow to watch one you love walk among those who would lead her toward harm, and it is right and loving that you bring her before the Lord who alone can deliver.
Scripture warns us plainly that evil company corrupts good character and that the companion of fools shall be destroyed. Yet the same Word gives us sure hope, for our God is a Deliverer. He says, Deliver him from going down to the Pit, for I have found a ransom. He has not only devised a way of escape, but He has found the ransom in the precious blood of His own Son. What you cannot do, and what your daughter cannot do in her own strength, the Lord can do, for deliverance from the power of darkness is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin, and deliverance from sin is solely by the power of God.
We pray that the Lord in His great mercy will open your daughter's eyes to see these friendships as they truly are, that He will make plain to her the manipulation and the harm that is meant against her, and that He will give her discernment and a holy turning away from what would destroy her. We pray that He will graciously remove those evil companions from her life and keep her soul from the Pit and her life from perishing. We pray that He will surround her with godly counsel and true friends who will love her wisely and help her walk in the way of truth, and above all that He will draw her nearer to Christ Himself, who alone can keep her and make her free indeed.
Be encouraged to continue steadfast in prayer, speaking the truth in love when the Lord gives you opportunity, and committing her daily to Him who shows mercy. It is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. He who has delivered His people in times past is able still to save from evil company and to save from self. Trust Him to do what is beyond your power, in His perfect wisdom and in His perfect time, and to use even this trial for good.
We stand with you, asking our gracious Father to be a wall of protection about your daughter, to grant her eyes to see, a heart to understand, and a will to walk in His ways, that you may yet live to declare the works of the Lord in her deliverance.
Scripture warns us plainly that evil company corrupts good character and that the companion of fools shall be destroyed. Yet the same Word gives us sure hope, for our God is a Deliverer. He says, Deliver him from going down to the Pit, for I have found a ransom. He has not only devised a way of escape, but He has found the ransom in the precious blood of His own Son. What you cannot do, and what your daughter cannot do in her own strength, the Lord can do, for deliverance from the power of darkness is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin, and deliverance from sin is solely by the power of God.
We pray that the Lord in His great mercy will open your daughter's eyes to see these friendships as they truly are, that He will make plain to her the manipulation and the harm that is meant against her, and that He will give her discernment and a holy turning away from what would destroy her. We pray that He will graciously remove those evil companions from her life and keep her soul from the Pit and her life from perishing. We pray that He will surround her with godly counsel and true friends who will love her wisely and help her walk in the way of truth, and above all that He will draw her nearer to Christ Himself, who alone can keep her and make her free indeed.
Be encouraged to continue steadfast in prayer, speaking the truth in love when the Lord gives you opportunity, and committing her daily to Him who shows mercy. It is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. He who has delivered His people in times past is able still to save from evil company and to save from self. Trust Him to do what is beyond your power, in His perfect wisdom and in His perfect time, and to use even this trial for good.
We stand with you, asking our gracious Father to be a wall of protection about your daughter, to grant her eyes to see, a heart to understand, and a will to walk in His ways, that you may yet live to declare the works of the Lord in her deliverance.
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