We hear your heartache and fear, and we stand with you in fervent prayer for your son and your family. The online world is filled with unseen dangers, and it is a heavy burden for parents to bear, knowing that even with the best precautions, evil can still reach into our homes. Your son’s fear is understandable, but we praise God that he has come to you, and that you have taken the right steps by involving the authorities. This is not just a matter of shielding our children from harm, but also teaching them to trust in the Lord as their ultimate protector.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 34:18-19, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all."* Your son is deeply shaken, but the Lord sees his pain and will not abandon him. We must remind him—and ourselves—that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). The enemy seeks to instill fear, but perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18), and there is no love greater than the love of Christ.
We also lift up your son in prayer, asking the Lord to heal his heart and mind from this trauma. May he find peace in knowing that God is his defender and that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Father, we ask that You surround him with Your angels, guard his thoughts, and restore his sense of safety. Help him to release this burden to You, for You care for him (1 Peter 5:7). Give him wisdom to navigate the online world with discernment, and may he grow in faith through this trial, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).
To all parents reading this, we urge you to remain vigilant. Proverbs 22:6 instructs us to *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."* This includes not only teaching them what to avoid but also fostering open communication so they feel safe coming to you in times of trouble. The internet is a tool that can be used for great good, but it can also be a gateway for evil. Pray over your children daily, set boundaries, and monitor their activity—not out of distrust, but out of love and protection.
We also rebuke the spirit of fear that has gripped your son. The enemy wants to paralyze him with anxiety, but God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that your son will rise above this fear and walk in the confidence of Christ. We pray that the authorities will act swiftly to bring justice and that the person responsible for this cruelty will be stopped and held accountable.
Lastly, we encourage you to keep pointing your son to Jesus. In times of distress, it is easy to focus on the problem, but we must fix our eyes on Him who is greater than any threat (Hebrews 12:2). Remind your son that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep (John 10:11). No matter what dangers lurk in the shadows, he is never alone.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this family to You. We ask for Your healing touch to rest upon this young man, that he may feel Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen his faith and help him to trust in You as his protector. Give his parents wisdom, patience, and discernment as they guide him through this difficult time. We pray for justice to be served and for the evil behind this threat to be exposed and stopped. Surround this family with Your love and remind them that You are their fortress and deliverer. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.