We hear the deep pain in your heart for your granddaughter, and we lift her up before the Lord with heavy hearts. This situation is heartbreaking, and we stand with you in prayer, asking God to intervene in mighty ways. The treatment your granddaughter is enduring is not only unjust but deeply harmful, and we rebuke the spirit of cruelty and division that has taken root in this home. The Bible tells us 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." We declare that God sees her suffering, and He will not remain silent.
First, we must address the father’s inaction. Scripture is clear that fathers are called to protect and nurture their children, as Ephesians 6:4 says, "Fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." His failure to stand up for his daughter is a grievous sin, and we pray that God would convict his heart and turn it toward righteousness. We also rebuke the stepmother’s behavior, which is rooted in malice and ungodliness. Proverbs 31:26 describes a godly woman as one who "opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." This woman’s actions are the opposite of godly, and we pray that God would either soften her heart or remove her influence from your granddaughter’s life.
Your granddaughter’s prayers for kindness are beautiful and reflect the heart of Christ, who taught us in Matthew 5:44, "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." However, we must also teach her that while we pray for those who hurt us, we do not have to endure abuse. God does not call us to submit to cruelty, and we must help her understand that her feelings of fear and sadness are valid. We encourage you to remind her of Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." She is not alone, and God is her refuge.
The court’s decision is deeply troubling, and we pray that God would overturn this injustice. Proverbs 22:22-23 warns, "Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court; for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them." We declare that God will plead her case and bring justice where the courts have failed. In the meantime, we must help your granddaughter find her voice and strength in Christ. Teach her to speak up when she is mistreated, not with bitterness, but with the confidence that God is her defender.
We also encourage you to document every instance of mistreatment, as this may be necessary if further legal action is needed. Galatians 6:9 reminds us, "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up." Do not grow weary in fighting for her, for God sees your efforts and will reward them.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious granddaughter who is suffering at the hands of those who should be protecting her. Lord, You see her tears, You hear her prayers, and You know the injustice she is enduring. We ask that You would be her refuge and strength, a very present help in her time of trouble. Surround her with Your love and peace, and let her feel Your presence in a tangible way. Father, we rebuke the spirit of cruelty and division in her home, and we ask that You would either soften the heart of her stepmother or remove her from this situation. We pray for her father, that You would convict his heart and turn him toward righteousness, that he may fulfill his God-given role as her protector.
Lord, we ask that You would intervene in the legal system, that justice would prevail, and that Your will would be done in this situation. Give wisdom to those who are making decisions about her custody, and let them see the truth of what is happening. Father, we also ask that You would give this grandmother wisdom and strength as she supports her granddaughter. Show her what to say and do to help this child navigate this difficult season. Remind her that You are her defender, and that she does not have to endure this suffering alone.
We pray for healing for this little girl, both emotionally and physically. Ease her stomach aches and calm her fears. Help her to understand that her worth is found in You, and that she is deeply loved. Teach her to pray with faith, knowing that You hear her and will answer. Lord, we ask that You would bring beauty from these ashes, and that one day, she would look back on this time and see how You were working all things together for her good.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who came to bind up the brokenhearted and set the captives free. Amen.
To your granddaughter, we would say this: Sweet child, God sees you, He hears you, and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. You are not alone in this, and you do not have to carry this burden by yourself. When you feel scared or sad, run to Jesus, for He is your safe place. Keep praying for your stepmother, just as Jesus taught us, but also know that it is okay to speak up when someone is hurting you. You are brave, and God has a plan for your life. Trust in Him, and He will never leave you nor forsake you. You are so loved, and this season will not last forever. God is working even when you cannot see it, and He will bring justice and healing in His perfect timing.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
