We hear the weight in your words, dear sister in Christ, and we lift you and your daughter up together before the throne of grace. The heaviness you feel is not unknown to our Lord—He invites us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Today, the enemy may seek to steal your joy, kill your peace, and destroy your focus, but we stand in agreement with you, declaring that this is not the end of your story. The Spirit of the Lord is near, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17).
Your cry for Jesus is heard, and we rejoice that you have called on His name, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is His blood that cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7). We encourage you to hold fast to Him, for He is the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
The sorrows and things you cannot control are not yours to carry alone. Jesus says, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"* (Matthew 11:28-30). We rebuke the spirit of heaviness in Jesus’ name and command it to flee. The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and we declare that joy over you and your daughter this day.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Lord, we lift up this sister and her daughter to You, asking that You would break the chains of heaviness and sorrow that seek to weigh them down. Fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, so that they may walk in the freedom and peace that only You can provide. We ask that You would renew their strength like the eagles, that they may run and not grow weary, walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).
Father, we confess that we do not lean on our own understanding but acknowledge You in all our ways, trusting that You will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). We surrender every care, every worry, and every burden to You, knowing that You are faithful to sustain us. Help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2).
Lord, we ask that You would fill their hearts with Your joy and peace, so that they may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). Let this day be turned around for Your glory, and let them experience Your presence in a tangible way. We rebuke every spirit of despair, anxiety, and fear in Jesus’ name, and we declare that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect plan for their lives. May they walk in the fullness of life that You have promised, and may their hearts be lightened as they place their trust in You. In Jesus’ precious and powerful name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to spend time in worship and praise, even if it feels difficult at first. The enemy flees when we resist him, and he cannot stand in the presence of worship (James 4:7). Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness (Isaiah 61:3) and declare God’s promises over your life and your daughter’s. Speak life, speak joy, and speak victory, for the Word of God does not return void (Isaiah 55:11).
You are not alone in this battle. The Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Keep your eyes on Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). We stand with you, believing that this day will be redeemed for God’s glory.
Jesus, come 
