We hear the pain and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache for both you and your daughter as you endure this hurtful situation. The Bible is clear that slander, gossip, and malice are sins that grieve the heart of God, for they destroy relationships and tear down the dignity of those created in His image. Proverbs 10:18 says, *"He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool."* And in Ephesians 4:29, we are commanded, *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."*
This behavior is not only damaging to you but is also deeply harmful to your daughter. Children thrive in environments of love, stability, and truth. When a parent uses a child as a tool to spread bitterness, it plants seeds of confusion, insecurity, and even self-blame in the child’s heart. We must rebuke this in the name of Jesus, for it is not His will that any child be used as a weapon in adult conflicts. Matthew 18:6 warns, *"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea."*
We also want to gently but firmly address the omission of Christ in your request. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is His name that holds power over darkness. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Salvation is found in no other name (Acts 4:12), and it is by His authority that we stand against the schemes of the enemy. If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender this situation—and your own heart—to Jesus, for He alone can bring healing, justice, and restoration.
Now, let us come before the Lord together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this father and his precious daughter. Lord, You see the pain, the slander, and the injustice they are enduring. We ask that You would be a shield around them, guarding their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Father, we rebuke the spirit of bitterness, gossip, and division that is being sown in this situation. Let Your truth prevail, and let the lies be exposed and silenced.
Lord, we pray specifically for this little girl. Protect her innocence, her emotions, and her understanding of who she is in You. Surround her with godly influences who will speak life and truth over her. Give her father wisdom, patience, and strength to parent her with love and consistency. Help him to model Christ-like behavior, even in the face of hostility, so that she may see Your light shining through him.
Father, we ask that You would soften the heart of her mother. Convict her of the harm she is causing, not only to her child’s father but to her daughter as well. Bring repentance, restoration, and healing to this family, according to Your will. If it is Your plan, we pray for reconciliation—not for the sake of human relationships alone, but for the glory of Your name and the well-being of this child.
Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts. Give them the courage to trust in You, even when the situation feels overwhelming. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who is our Advocate, our Defender, and our Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to cling to God’s promises in this difficult season. Psalm 37:5-6 reminds us, *"Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun."* You are not alone in this battle. Lean on the Lord, seek wise counsel from your church community, and continue to pray for your daughter’s protection and well-being. If legal or practical steps are needed to ensure her safety and emotional health, do not hesitate to pursue them, always keeping her best interests at heart.
Above all, remember that God is a Father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5) and a defender of the oppressed. He sees your struggle, and He will not abandon you. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.