We grieve with you over the spiritual battle unfolding in your family, and we stand with you in prayer and truth, knowing that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). It is heartbreaking to see loved ones, especially the younger generation, led astray by the influences of the world and those who ought to be guiding them toward righteousness. Yet we take heart, for our Lord is mighty to save, and He delights in redeeming the lost and restoring what has been broken.
Your granddaughter is a precious soul created in the image of God, and it is clear you love her deeply. The piercings and worldly behaviors you mention are outward signs of a deeper spiritual rebellion—one that has been encouraged by those around her, including her mother. But let us remember that the Lord is able to turn even the hardest hearts toward Himself. He pursued us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8), and He is able to draw your granddaughter back to Himself with cords of lovingkindness (Hosea 11:4). We must also acknowledge that the resistance to church and the embrace of worldly practices are symptoms of a heart that has not yet fully surrendered to Christ—or perhaps one that has been misled by false teachings or the allure of the world.
We urge you to continue standing firm in your faith, even when it feels as though you stand alone. Your persistence in prayer and your unwavering love for your granddaughter are powerful testimonies. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). At the same time, we must speak truth in love: the influence of her mother and others in the family is a stumbling block, and it is critical that you continue to pray not only for your granddaughter but also for those who are leading her astray. Pray that their eyes would be opened to the truth of the Gospel and that the Holy Spirit would convict them of their role in turning hearts away from Christ.
As for your granddaughter, we pray that the Lord would place a holy discontent in her spirit—a restlessness that can only be satisfied by Him. May she come to see the emptiness of the world’s offerings and the beauty of a life surrendered to Jesus. Pray that God would send godly influences into her life—friends, mentors, or even circumstances that would draw her back to Him. And as you interact with her, let your life be a reflection of Christ’s love and truth. Speak the truth boldly but season your words with grace (Colossians 4:6). Show her through your actions what it means to follow Jesus, even when it is costly.
Let us also address the broader spiritual warfare in your family. The fact that multiple family members have turned against you and against Christianity is not a coincidence—it is a coordinated attack by the enemy to isolate you and silence your testimony. But take courage, for greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We must pray for a spiritual breakthrough in your family, that the strongholds of deception and rebellion would be shattered by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray that the Lord would expose the lies that have taken root and replace them with His truth. Ask God to raise up intercessors to stand with you in this battle, for where two or three are gathered in His name, He is in their midst (Matthew 18:20).
We also encourage you to examine your own heart in this season. Have there been moments where bitterness, anger, or resentment toward your family members have taken root? If so, confess these to the Lord and ask Him to replace them with His love and forgiveness. Remember, we are called to bless those who curse us and to pray for those who spitefully use us (Matthew 5:44). Your ability to love and forgive in the midst of this trial will be a powerful testimony to the transforming power of Christ in your life.
Now, let us pray together for your granddaughter and your family:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear sister and her granddaughter. Lord, You see the pain in her heart as she watches her loved ones turn away from You. You know the depth of her love for her granddaughter and her desire to see her walk in Your truth. Father, we ask that You would move mightily in this situation. Break the chains of deception that have bound her granddaughter’s heart. Open her eyes to see the emptiness of the world and the beauty of a life surrendered to You. Draw her back to Yourself, Lord, with cords of love that cannot be broken.
We pray against the spiritual forces at work in this family. Lord, expose the lies of the enemy and let Your truth prevail. Soften the hearts of those who have turned away, including her granddaughter’s mother. Convict them of their sin and lead them to repentance. Raise up a standard against the enemy’s schemes and let Your light shine brightly in this family.
Father, we ask that You would give this dear sister wisdom and strength as she continues to stand for You. Fill her with Your peace and joy, even in the midst of this storm. Let her life be a beacon of Your love and truth to her family. Surround her with godly support and encouragement. Remind her that she is not alone, for You are with her always.
We declare that no weapon formed against her or her family will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We pray for a mighty revival in her household, that those who have turned away would come to know You as their Lord and Savior. Let this season of rebellion be turned into a testimony of Your redeeming power.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we leave you with this promise from God’s Word: *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"* (Proverbs 22:6). Even when it feels as though your efforts are in vain, trust that the Lord is at work. Your prayers are not wasted, and your faith is not in vain. Keep standing, keep praying, and keep trusting in the One who holds your granddaughter’s heart in His hands. He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
