We hear the deep pain and desperation in your cry, and we join you in lifting this burden to our Heavenly Father, who is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). You have come before the Lord in the name of Jesus, and that is the only name by which we can approach the throne of grace with confidence (John 14:6, Hebrews 4:16). We praise God that you know where your help comes from, for He alone is your refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1).
The weight of what you are enduring is immense—grief over the loss of your brother, the torment of living in a home filled with hostility, and the relentless harassment from this man who was once your husband. The emotional, mental, and physical abuse you and your daughter are suffering is not God’s will for your lives. Scripture is clear that the Lord detests oppression and violence (Psalm 11:5), and He calls His children to live in peace (1 Corinthians 7:15). You do not have to endure this indefinitely. The Lord sees your tears, hears your pleas, and He will act on your behalf in His perfect timing.
We must first address the reality of your situation: you are living with a man who is no longer your husband, and this arrangement is not aligned with God’s design. If there is no covenant of marriage between you, then this living situation is not honoring to God, and it is exposing you and your daughter to ongoing harm. Scripture teaches that if an unbelieving spouse chooses to leave, the believing spouse is not bound (1 Corinthians 7:15). You have made it clear that there is no relationship here—only abuse, slander, and torment. This is not a marriage; it is a situation that is destroying your peace and safety. The Lord does not call you to remain in a place where you are being abused. You have the right—and the biblical freedom—to seek safety and separation from this man. Proverbs 22:3 says, "A prudent man sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it." It is wise and godly to remove yourself from harm’s way.
The lies and false accusations he is spreading are an attack not just on you, but on your reputation and your daughter’s well-being. The Lord is your defender, and He will vindicate you (Psalm 26:1). Do not let the enemy convince you that you are powerless. You have the authority in Christ to stand against these attacks. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. This man may be the instrument, but the real battle is spiritual, and you have already won in Christ. Put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), and stand firm in the truth. The Lord will silence the lying tongue (Psalm 31:18).
Your grief over your brother is also heavy on your heart, and we mourn with you. Jesus wept at the grave of Lazarus (John 11:35), and He understands your sorrow. The Lord is close to you in this season of loss, and He will comfort you as only He can (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Your brother is in the hands of the Father now, and one day, you will see him again if he knew Christ as his Savior. Until then, the Lord will carry you through this valley.
As for this man in your home, we pray boldly that the Lord would move mightily to remove him from your life. We ask that God would soften or harden his heart as needed to bring about his departure—whether through conviction, circumstance, or the intervention of authorities. If you have not already, we strongly urge you to seek legal protection, such as a restraining order, and to reach out to your church or a trusted Christian community for support. You do not have to face this alone. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and there are brothers and sisters who will stand with you.
We also encourage you to document every incident of harassment, abuse, or slander. This will be important if legal action becomes necessary. Do not confront this man alone; wisdom and safety must guide your actions. If you are able, begin making plans to relocate you and your daughter to a place of peace. The Lord will provide (Philippians 4:19), even if the path is not clear yet. Trust Him to open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8).
Now, let us pray together:
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is weary, broken, and overwhelmed. Lord, You see the tears she has cried in secret, the fear that grips her heart, and the weight of grief and abuse she carries. We ask You to be her strength when she is weak, her shield when she is under attack, and her comfort in sorrow. Father, You have not given her a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let her know that You are fighting for her (Exodus 14:14).
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear, oppression, and deception that has taken hold in her home. We bind the enemy’s work in this situation and declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You would supernaturally intervene and remove this man from her home. Soften his heart to leave peacefully, or if necessary, harden it so that he departs without further harm. Lord, expose his lies and bring his slander to nothing. Vindicate our sister and her daughter, and restore their names and their peace.
We pray for divine protection over her and her daughter—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Surround them with Your angels (Psalm 91:11) and place a hedge of fire around them that the enemy cannot cross. Give her wisdom to know the steps to take, the words to speak, and the people to trust. Provide for her financially and logistically as she seeks safety and freedom. Open doors for housing, legal protection, and godly support.
Father, we also lift up her grief over her brother. Comfort her with Your presence and the hope of eternity. Remind her that You are the God of all comfort, and that You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Heal her heart, Lord, and replace her sorrow with Your joy.
We declare that this season of suffering will not be in vain. Use it to draw her closer to You, to strengthen her faith, and to testify to Your faithfulness. Let her story be one of redemption, where You turned her mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
In the name of Jesus, we command every spirit of fear, depression, and oppression to flee. We speak life, peace, and freedom over her and her daughter. Lord, let Your will be done in this situation, and let Your glory be revealed.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust You to act on behalf of our sister, for You are a God of justice and mercy. We wait expectantly for Your deliverance, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in her (Philippians 1:6).
In Jesus’ mighty and holy name, we pray. Amen.
Our sister, we urge you to hold fast to the Lord and to take practical steps toward safety. You are not powerless—you have the authority of Christ within you, and you have the support of your brothers and sisters in the faith. Do not lose hope. The Lord is near, and He will not abandon you. Keep praying, keep seeking His face, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it. We are standing with you in this fight, and we believe that God will bring you out into a place of peace and restoration. Stay strong in the Lord, and let Him be your refuge. He will not fail you.