We lift this heavy burden to the Lord with hearts full of compassion and concern for your daughter. The pain of an abusive marriage is deep, and the longing for peace and security is a cry that God hears. We stand with you in prayer, believing that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
First, we must address the situation with truth and love. Marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God to reflect His love and faithfulness, but abuse in any form—physical, emotional, or verbal—is a violation of that covenant. The Bible calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25), and abuse is the antithesis of Christ’s sacrificial love. We rebuke the spirit of oppression and violence in this marriage in the name of Jesus. Your daughter’s safety and well-being are of utmost importance, and we pray that God would grant her wisdom and courage to take steps to protect herself, whether that means seeking refuge, legal counsel, or separation if necessary. The Lord is her refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We also pray for her mental peace, for the anxiety and fear that may grip her heart. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came that she might have life and have it abundantly. We declare that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). May she find rest in His presence, casting all her cares upon Him because He cares for her (1 Peter 5:7).
For her job and environment, we pray that the Lord would open doors of opportunity that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). May He provide a workplace that is safe, respectful, and aligned with His purposes for her life. We ask that He would surround her with godly mentors, colleagues, and friends who will encourage and uplift her. Let her labor be fruitful and her efforts be rewarded, for the Lord is a provider who knows her needs even before she asks (Matthew 6:8).
We must also gently remind you and your daughter that our hope and help come from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2). It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If your daughter has not yet placed her trust in Jesus, we pray that she would come to know Him as her Savior and Lord, for in Him alone is true peace and eternal security. Salvation is found in no one else, and we encourage her to turn to Him with all her heart.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious daughter who is enduring so much pain. Lord, You see her struggles, her fears, and her longing for peace. We ask that You would break the chains of abuse in her life and set her free from this oppression. Give her the strength to walk away from harm and the wisdom to seek help where it is needed. Surround her with Your angels to protect her and Your love to comfort her.
Father, we pray for her mental peace. Calm the storms in her mind and replace her anxiety with Your perfect peace. Let her know that she is not alone, for You are with her always. Heal her heart from the wounds of this marriage and restore her joy.
Lord, we also ask for Your provision in her work life. Open doors for her that lead to a safe and fulfilling job, where she can thrive and use her gifts for Your glory. Provide for her every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Above all, Father, we pray that she would come to know You more deeply. Draw her close to Your heart and let her experience Your love in a tangible way. If she has not yet surrendered her life to Jesus, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to her and lead her into a saving relationship with You. May she find her identity, worth, and hope in You alone.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is in His name that we have the authority to stand against the enemy and claim victory. Amen.