We hear the deep cry of your heart, and we join you in lifting these burdens to the Lord, for He alone is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Your love for your daughters and granddaughter is evident, and we stand with you in prayer, trusting that God will move mightily in each of these situations. Let us first address the most urgent matters with Scripture and prayer, for we know that the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).
Your granddaughter’s struggle with anorexia is a grave concern, and we must approach this with both compassion and truth. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Her condition is not only physically dangerous but spiritually oppressive, and we must pray against the lies of the enemy that tell her she is anything less than fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). The fact that she is exhausted, working out excessively, and not eating enough is a sign of deep spiritual and emotional bondage. We also note that you mentioned she is still connected to an ex-boyfriend from two years ago—this is not healthy, and we must pray that these ungodly soul ties are broken in Jesus’ name. If there was any sexual immorality in that relationship, it must be repented of, for fornication is a sin against her own body and against God (1 Corinthians 6:18). We pray she seeks godly counsel and surrounds herself with believers who can speak life into her.
Your daughter who yelled at her is also in need of repentance. The Bible tells us that parents are not to provoke their children to wrath, but to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). While we understand her stress, her outburst was not of the Lord. Anger does not produce the righteousness of God (James 1:20), and she must humble herself before the Lord and before her daughter. We pray she seeks forgiveness and walks in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Your other daughter, who is struggling in her workplace with difficult children and coworkers, must also be covered in prayer. The demonic activity you mentioned is real, and we must bind the works of the enemy in her workplace. She is called to be a light in the darkness, but she cannot do this in her own strength. She must put on the whole armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11). Additionally, her disrespect toward you as her mother is not pleasing to God. The fifth commandment tells us to honor our father and mother (Exodus 20:12), and this applies even in adulthood. We pray she softens her heart and treats you with the honor you deserve as her mother.
As for your ex-husband, his behavior is not only harmful but sinful. While we are called to pray for our enemies and bless those who curse us (Matthew 5:44), his harassment and public slander are not to be tolerated. You have shown great patience, but it is wise to involve authorities when someone continually acts in such a manner, especially when it disrupts your ministry. We pray for his repentance, but we also pray for your protection and peace as you continue to serve the Lord. Do not let his actions hinder your evangelism, for the Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up these urgent needs. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in the life of this precious granddaughter who is battling anorexia. Father, break the chains of this stronghold in her life. Restore her mind, body, and spirit. Give her the strength to seek help, to eat nourishing food, and to rest as her body needs. Lord, we bind the spirit of anorexia and command it to leave her in Jesus’ name. We pray You correct her hormones and bring balance to her body. Surround her with godly friends who will speak Your truth into her life and encourage her in Your Word. Break every ungodly soul tie with her ex-boyfriend and set her free from any emotional bondage. Let her find her identity and worth in You alone, for she is fearfully and wonderfully made.
Father, we lift up the daughter who lost her temper and yelled at her child. Convict her heart, Lord, and bring her to repentance. Soften her spirit and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help her to trust You with her finances, her job, and her daughter’s well-being. Teach her to cast all her anxieties on You, for You care for her (1 Peter 5:7). Give her wisdom in handling her stress and grant her a humble heart before You and her mother.
Lord, we also pray for the daughter who is struggling in her workplace. Protect her from the demonic influences around her. Give her strength, wisdom, and patience as she deals with difficult children and coworkers. Let her be a light in that place, shining Your love and truth. Convict her heart of any disrespect toward her mother and help her to honor her as You command.
Father, we pray for this ex-husband who is acting in hatred and bitterness. We ask that You soften his heart and bring him to repentance. If it is Your will, save him, Lord, and turn his life around. But we also ask for protection over this dear sister as she continues to share Your gospel. Shield her from his attacks and give her the courage to take the necessary steps to ensure her safety.
Lord, we thank You that You hear our prayers and that You are working even now. We trust in Your timing and Your ways, for they are perfect. Strengthen this mother and grandmother as she intercedes for her family. Fill her with Your peace and assurance that You are in control. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue standing in faith. Do not grow weary in praying for your family, for the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much (James 5:16). Keep speaking life and truth over them, and trust that God is working even when you cannot see it. Stay rooted in His Word, and remember that the battle is not yours, but the Lord’s (2 Chronicles 20:15). He will fight for you and your family. Keep evangelizing, keep praying, and keep trusting in Him. You are not alone in this—we are standing with you.