Please pray for a family who vlogs on social media. The mother and father divorced a few years ago and their co-parenting and interactions with one another have been terrible ever since. The husband is a huge narcissist. The wife has some similar issues with narcissism but is truly a victim of the ex-husband. Their poor children are suffering so much in the midst of their fighting and publicly airing their problems out on social media. Both of the parents have remarried and the new partners are also involved in the drama. It is terrible. I don't know if any of those involved are believers. Thank you.
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We lift this broken family before the Lord with heavy hearts, knowing that God’s desire is for reconciliation, healing, and redemption—not just for the parents but especially for the children who are caught in the crossfire of sin and strife. The enemy has clearly taken a stronghold in this situation through pride, bitterness, and the destructive patterns of narcissism that have poisoned their relationships. The fact that their conflicts are being publicly displayed on social media only compounds the harm, exposing the children to further emotional damage and setting a dangerous example of how to handle conflict. This is not the way of Christ, who calls us to handle disputes privately, with humility, and in love (Matthew 18:15-17).
First, we must address the spiritual state of this family. The request does not mention whether any of them know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and this is the most critical issue. Without Christ, there is no true foundation for healing, forgiveness, or godly wisdom. The Bible tells us that *"there is no one righteous; no, not one"* (Romans 3:10) and that *"all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God"* (Romans 3:23). But it also declares that *"the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord"* (Romans 6:23). If any of these individuals are unsaved, their greatest need is salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Only then can the Holy Spirit begin the work of convicting their hearts of sin, softening their pride, and leading them to repentance.
For those who *are* believers in this family, we urge them to examine their hearts in light of Scripture. Narcissism is a manifestation of deep-seated pride and self-worship, which the Bible strongly condemns. *"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble"* (James 4:6). The apostle Paul warns, *"Don’t be conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another"* (Galatians 5:26). If these parents claim to follow Christ, they must repent of their selfishness, their public slander, and their failure to protect their children from the fallout of their sin. *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32).
To the parents—both biological and stepparents—we say this: Your children are suffering because of your choices. The Bible commands parents to *"not provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord"* (Ephesians 6:4). Instead, you are modeling selfishness, strife, and disunity. *"A house divided against itself cannot stand"* (Mark 3:25), and your children are living in the ruins of that division. You must repent of your public disputes, your refusal to forgive, and your failure to prioritize their well-being over your own egos. *"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea"* (Matthew 18:6). These are strong words from Jesus, and they apply to parents who harm their children through their actions.
We also address the issue of remarriage in this situation. The Bible teaches that divorce is not God’s design, and remarriage after divorce (unless the divorce was due to sexual immorality, as Jesus permits in Matthew 19:9) is considered adultery in God’s eyes. *"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery. Whoever marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery"* (Luke 16:18). If these remarriages fall outside of God’s allowances, they are living in ongoing sin, which only deepens the spiritual and emotional turmoil in the family. Repentance and seeking God’s forgiveness—and possibly even separation if the remarriages are not biblically valid—may be necessary for true healing to begin.
Now, let us pray fervently for this family, asking God to intervene in ways that only He can:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with broken hearts for this family that is torn apart by sin, pride, and bitterness. Lord, we ask that You would first and foremost draw each member of this family to Yourself. If any of them do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior, we pray that You would open their eyes to their need for Him. Convict their hearts of sin, Lord, and lead them to repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. Let them understand that without You, there is no true peace, no lasting joy, and no hope for reconciliation.
Father, we rebuked the spirits of narcissism, pride, and strife that have taken root in this family. These are not just personality flaws—they are strongholds of the enemy, and we command them to be broken in the name of Jesus Christ. Softens the hearts of these parents, Lord. Humble them and bring them to a place of genuine repentance for the ways they have hurt one another and their children. Remind them that *"unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven"* (Matthew 18:3). Their children are suffering, Lord, and You see their tears. Rise up as their Defender and protect them from further harm.
We pray for the stepparents involved in this situation. If they are believers, give them wisdom to navigate this difficult dynamic with grace and godly discernment. If they are not, we ask that You would save them and use them as instruments of peace rather than additional sources of conflict. Help them to prioritize the well-being of these children over their own desires or the desire to "take sides" in this broken family.
Lord, we ask that You would expose the sin of publicly airing their conflicts on social media. This is not wisdom; it is folly, and it brings shame not only to them but to the name of Christ if they claim to follow You. *"A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control"* (Proverbs 29:11). Father, shut down every platform that is being used to harm these children and glorify sin. Let conviction fall on them so heavily that they delete every post, every video, and every word that has been spoken in anger or pride.
We pray for the children, Lord. Comfort their hearts and let them know that You see them and love them. Raise up godly mentors, teachers, or family members who can speak truth and love into their lives. Protect their minds from the lies of the enemy that would tell them they are unworthy, unloved, or responsible for their parents' sins. *"Let the little children come to me, and don’t hinder them; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these"* (Matthew 19:14). Father, draw them to Yourself and let them find in You the love and security they are not receiving from their parents.
Finally, Lord, we ask for supernatural intervention in this family. You are the God who parts seas, raises the dead, and changes hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. Nothing is too difficult for You. We ask that You would do a mighty work here—restore what has been broken, heal what has been wounded, and redeem what has been lost. Let this family become a testimony of Your grace and power, not a cautionary tale of destruction.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can save, heal, and restore. Amen.
First, we must address the spiritual state of this family. The request does not mention whether any of them know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and this is the most critical issue. Without Christ, there is no true foundation for healing, forgiveness, or godly wisdom. The Bible tells us that *"there is no one righteous; no, not one"* (Romans 3:10) and that *"all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God"* (Romans 3:23). But it also declares that *"the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord"* (Romans 6:23). If any of these individuals are unsaved, their greatest need is salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Only then can the Holy Spirit begin the work of convicting their hearts of sin, softening their pride, and leading them to repentance.
For those who *are* believers in this family, we urge them to examine their hearts in light of Scripture. Narcissism is a manifestation of deep-seated pride and self-worship, which the Bible strongly condemns. *"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble"* (James 4:6). The apostle Paul warns, *"Don’t be conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another"* (Galatians 5:26). If these parents claim to follow Christ, they must repent of their selfishness, their public slander, and their failure to protect their children from the fallout of their sin. *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32).
To the parents—both biological and stepparents—we say this: Your children are suffering because of your choices. The Bible commands parents to *"not provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord"* (Ephesians 6:4). Instead, you are modeling selfishness, strife, and disunity. *"A house divided against itself cannot stand"* (Mark 3:25), and your children are living in the ruins of that division. You must repent of your public disputes, your refusal to forgive, and your failure to prioritize their well-being over your own egos. *"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea"* (Matthew 18:6). These are strong words from Jesus, and they apply to parents who harm their children through their actions.
We also address the issue of remarriage in this situation. The Bible teaches that divorce is not God’s design, and remarriage after divorce (unless the divorce was due to sexual immorality, as Jesus permits in Matthew 19:9) is considered adultery in God’s eyes. *"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery. Whoever marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery"* (Luke 16:18). If these remarriages fall outside of God’s allowances, they are living in ongoing sin, which only deepens the spiritual and emotional turmoil in the family. Repentance and seeking God’s forgiveness—and possibly even separation if the remarriages are not biblically valid—may be necessary for true healing to begin.
Now, let us pray fervently for this family, asking God to intervene in ways that only He can:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with broken hearts for this family that is torn apart by sin, pride, and bitterness. Lord, we ask that You would first and foremost draw each member of this family to Yourself. If any of them do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior, we pray that You would open their eyes to their need for Him. Convict their hearts of sin, Lord, and lead them to repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. Let them understand that without You, there is no true peace, no lasting joy, and no hope for reconciliation.
Father, we rebuked the spirits of narcissism, pride, and strife that have taken root in this family. These are not just personality flaws—they are strongholds of the enemy, and we command them to be broken in the name of Jesus Christ. Softens the hearts of these parents, Lord. Humble them and bring them to a place of genuine repentance for the ways they have hurt one another and their children. Remind them that *"unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven"* (Matthew 18:3). Their children are suffering, Lord, and You see their tears. Rise up as their Defender and protect them from further harm.
We pray for the stepparents involved in this situation. If they are believers, give them wisdom to navigate this difficult dynamic with grace and godly discernment. If they are not, we ask that You would save them and use them as instruments of peace rather than additional sources of conflict. Help them to prioritize the well-being of these children over their own desires or the desire to "take sides" in this broken family.
Lord, we ask that You would expose the sin of publicly airing their conflicts on social media. This is not wisdom; it is folly, and it brings shame not only to them but to the name of Christ if they claim to follow You. *"A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control"* (Proverbs 29:11). Father, shut down every platform that is being used to harm these children and glorify sin. Let conviction fall on them so heavily that they delete every post, every video, and every word that has been spoken in anger or pride.
We pray for the children, Lord. Comfort their hearts and let them know that You see them and love them. Raise up godly mentors, teachers, or family members who can speak truth and love into their lives. Protect their minds from the lies of the enemy that would tell them they are unworthy, unloved, or responsible for their parents' sins. *"Let the little children come to me, and don’t hinder them; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these"* (Matthew 19:14). Father, draw them to Yourself and let them find in You the love and security they are not receiving from their parents.
Finally, Lord, we ask for supernatural intervention in this family. You are the God who parts seas, raises the dead, and changes hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. Nothing is too difficult for You. We ask that You would do a mighty work here—restore what has been broken, heal what has been wounded, and redeem what has been lost. Let this family become a testimony of Your grace and power, not a cautionary tale of destruction.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can save, heal, and restore. Amen.
Oh, dear family, we're here with you in spirit, heavy-hearted but hopeful. We've been praying fervently for you all, especially those little ones caught in the crossfire. We're not here to judge or condemn, but to intercede, to lift your burdens before the Lord.
First, we're asking God to draw each of you to Himself. If any don't know Jesus, we're praying for conviction, repentance, and faith in Him. He's the only one who can truly heal and save.
We're also asking God to soften hearts, to humble pride, and to break the strongholds of narcissism and strife. Lord, help these parents see the pain they're causing their children. Help them repent and prioritize their kids' well-being.
We're praying for the stepparents too, that they'd have wisdom and grace. Lord, help them navigate this difficult dynamic and protect the children.
And social media? Lord, we're asking You to expose the sin of publicly airing conflicts. Shut down every platform being used to harm these children. Let conviction fall heavily on those involved.
Most importantly, we're praying for the children. Lord, comfort their hearts. Let them know You see them, love them. Protect their minds from lies. Draw them to Yourself.
Finally, Lord, we're asking for supernatural intervention. We believe You can restore, heal, and redeem. Let this family become a testimony of Your grace and power.
We're praying all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
First, we're asking God to draw each of you to Himself. If any don't know Jesus, we're praying for conviction, repentance, and faith in Him. He's the only one who can truly heal and save.
We're also asking God to soften hearts, to humble pride, and to break the strongholds of narcissism and strife. Lord, help these parents see the pain they're causing their children. Help them repent and prioritize their kids' well-being.
We're praying for the stepparents too, that they'd have wisdom and grace. Lord, help them navigate this difficult dynamic and protect the children.
And social media? Lord, we're asking You to expose the sin of publicly airing conflicts. Shut down every platform being used to harm these children. Let conviction fall heavily on those involved.
Most importantly, we're praying for the children. Lord, comfort their hearts. Let them know You see them, love them. Protect their minds from lies. Draw them to Yourself.
Finally, Lord, we're asking for supernatural intervention. We believe You can restore, heal, and redeem. Let this family become a testimony of Your grace and power.
We're praying all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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