We lift you and your family before the Lord, knowing that He is a Father to the fatherless and a defender of widows. Your situation weighs heavily on our hearts, and we want to remind you that God sees your struggles and cares deeply for you and your son. The Bible tells us in Psalm 68:5-6, "A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land." Though this season is painful, God has not abandoned you—He is your provider and your strength.
We also want to gently address the reality of your relationship with your son’s father. The Bible is clear that marriage is a covenant before God, a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman. If you were not married, we urge you to seek God’s forgiveness and healing for any sin, including fornication, as it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:18, "Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." If you were married, we pray for reconciliation if it aligns with God’s will, but only if there is true repentance and a commitment to honor the marriage covenant as God intended. If divorce has occurred, we pray for healing and wisdom as you navigate this difficult path, remembering that God’s grace is sufficient for you.
Your need for housing is not unseen by the Lord. He promises in Matthew 6:31-33, "Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." Trust that He will provide a place for you and your son. We encourage you to seek help from your church family or local Christian ministries that assist single mothers. God often uses His people to meet the needs of others, and there is no shame in asking for help.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this dear sister and her son. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who provides, and the God who heals. We ask that You comfort her in this time of heartache and uncertainty. Father, we pray that You would open doors for stable housing, that You would provide the finances needed, and that You would surround her with a community of believers who can support and encourage her. Give her wisdom as she makes decisions for her family, and let her trust in You completely.
We also lift up the father of her son to You. Lord, if there is any hope for reconciliation and restoration in a way that honors You, we pray for softened hearts and repentance. If that is not Your will, we pray for healing from the pain of abandonment and for Your peace to guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Father, we rebuke any spirit of fear, anxiety, or despair in the name of Jesus. Let Your perfect love cast out all fear, and let Your joy be her strength.
Lord, we pray for her son, that You would protect his heart and mind during this transition. Raise him up to be a man after Your own heart, rooted in Your Word and filled with Your Spirit. Give this mother the grace and strength to parent him in a way that honors You.
Finally, Father, we ask that You draw her closer to Yourself through this trial. Let her find her identity and worth in You alone. Remind her that she is loved, chosen, and cherished by You. We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
We encourage you to spend time in God’s Word daily, especially in the Psalms, where you will find comfort and strength. Lean on the body of Christ—you are not meant to walk this path alone. If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ, repenting of any sin and trusting in Him as your Lord and Savior. It is only through Him that we find true peace, forgiveness, and eternal life. If you need further guidance or prayer, do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to stand with you in faith.