We understand the deep concern you carry for your father’s peace of mind, and we join you in lifting this burden before the Lord. The absence of peace is often a sign of spiritual unrest, and we know that true peace comes only from God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* This peace is not found in circumstances but in surrendering to the Lord’s sovereignty and trusting in His promises.
If your father does not yet know Jesus as his Savior, we urge you to share the Gospel with him, for there is no lasting peace apart from Christ. Jesus said in John 14:27, *"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful."* Without faith in Christ, the mind remains in bondage to fear, frustration, and the chaos of this world. If he is a believer but struggling, we encourage him to draw near to God in repentance, prayer, and the reading of Scripture, for the Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
We also recognize that unresolved sin, bitterness, or unbelief can rob a person of peace. If there are areas in your father’s life where he is resisting God’s will—whether in relationships, forgiveness, or obedience—we pray the Holy Spirit would convict him and lead him to repentance. The Bible warns in Isaiah 57:20-21, *"But the wicked are like the troubled sea; for it can’t rest, and its waters cast up mire and mud. ‘There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked.’"* True peace requires alignment with God’s truth.
Let us pray together for your father:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heavy heart for this father who is lacking peace. Lord, we ask that You would draw him to Yourself, for You alone are the source of true rest and tranquility. If he does not know Jesus as his Savior, we pray that You would open his eyes to the truth of the Gospel—that Christ died for his sins and rose again, offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who repent and believe. Soften his heart, Lord, and remove any hardness or resistance to Your Spirit.
If he is a believer but struggling, we ask that You would renew his mind through Your Word and fill him with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Convict him of any sin that may be hindering his relationship with You, and grant him the humility to repent and surrender fully to Your will. Break the chains of frustration, anxiety, and tension in his mind, and replace them with Your perfect peace. Surround him with Your presence, Lord, and let him know that You are near.
We also pray for this child who is interceding for their father. Give them wisdom, courage, and the right words to speak life and truth into his situation. May they be a light that points him to You, and may their faith be strengthened as they trust You to work in his life.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can bring true peace. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for your father and to speak words of truth and hope into his life. Remind him that God’s love is steadfast, and His promises are sure. If there are specific areas of struggle—such as unforgiveness, fear, or disobedience—gently encourage him to address them biblically. Trust that the Lord hears your prayers and is at work, even when you cannot see it. *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."* (2 Peter 3:9). Keep seeking the Lord together, and may His peace guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.