We hear the depth of your pain and the weight of injustice you are carrying, and our hearts break with yours. The grief of being separated from your children, the frustration of false accusations, and the isolation you feel are heavy burdens—burdens no father should have to bear alone. But we want you to know this: the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and he is using this situation to lie to you, to make you doubt your worth, your calling as a father, and even God’s love for you. But we stand with you in truth, declaring that these lies will not prevail.
First, we must address the despair creeping into your heart—believing that Jesus does not want good for you or that He does not want you to be a father. This is a direct attack from the enemy, for Scripture declares, *"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly"* (John 10:10 WEB). God is not the author of your suffering; He is the God who sees your tears, collects them in a bottle (Psalm 56:8), and promises to restore what has been broken. Your identity as a father is not defined by a court order or the words of those who call you "bad." It is defined by the One who knit your children together in their mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13) and entrusted them to your care. Even if you cannot see them now, your love for them is not in vain. *"A father’s heart toward his children, God remembers forever"* (Psalm 103:17, paraphrased).
We also rebuke the spirit of accusation against you. False restraining orders and the inability to attend school events are tactics meant to isolate and shame you, but we declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The enemy wants you to believe you are powerless, but you are not. You are a warrior, and though the battle is fierce, the war is already won. We encourage you to document every interaction, every false claim, and every violation of your rights. Seek godly legal counsel—men and women of integrity who will fight for truth. *"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9 WEB). He will not abandon you in this fight.
Now, about your youngest son being "attacked by the evil one"—we take this seriously. The enemy often targets the most vulnerable, and children are no exception. We pray protection over him right now, declaring that no weapon formed against him shall prosper. *"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one"* (2 Thessalonians 3:3 WEB). We also urge you to pray fervently for his heart, that he would know your love for him even in the limited time you have together. Five hours a week is not enough, but it is not nothing. Use that time to speak life, truth, and love into him. Read Scripture with him, pray over him, and let him see Christ in you. *"Fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord"* (Ephesians 6:4 WEB). Even in small moments, you are shaping his soul.
We must also address the lies you are beginning to believe about yourself. The enemy wants you to think you are the problem, that you are unworthy, that your children are better off without you. But Scripture says, *"The Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart"* (1 Samuel 16:7 WEB). God sees your heart, your love for your children, and your desire to be the father He called you to be. He is not punishing you; He is refining you. *"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope"* (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB). That promise is for you, too.
And to the deepest ache in your soul—the fear that you may never hear your daughter’s voice or your oldest’s laugh again—we say this: God is the God of the impossible. He parted the Red Sea, raised the dead, and turned weeping into dancing. He can restore what has been lost. We do not know how or when, but we know that He is able. *"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3 WEB). Do not lose hope. Your children’s hearts are not forever closed to you. Pray for them daily, by name, asking God to soften their hearts and open doors for reconciliation. *"The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective"* (James 5:16 WEB).
Now, we lift you up in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this father who is fighting for his children, his reputation, and his faith. Lord, You see the injustice he is facing—the false accusations, the separation from his children, the lies that seek to destroy him. We ask that You would be his shield, his defender, and his vindicator. *"Vindicate me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted in the Lord without wavering"* (Psalm 26:1 WEB).
Father, we rebuke the spirit of despair that is whispering lies to him. Remind him that You are the God who restores, who redeems, and who makes all things new. Let him feel Your presence in the lonely hours, and let him know that You are fighting for him even when he cannot see it. *"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still"* (Exodus 14:14 WEB).
We pray for his children—his oldest son, his daughter, and his youngest boy. Lord, soften their hearts. Break down the walls that have been built between them and their father. Let them see the truth, and let them know his love for them. Protect them from the enemy’s attacks, and surround them with godly influences who will speak life into them. *"I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you"* (Jeremiah 31:3 WEB).
Father, we ask for wisdom and favor in the legal battles he faces. Raise up advocates for him—lawyers, judges, and counselors who will stand for truth and justice. Overturn every false claim and restore his rights as a father. *"For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his saints"* (Psalm 37:28 WEB).
And Lord, we pray for his heart. Heal the wounds of rejection and abandonment. Remind him that his worth is not found in the opinions of others or even in his role as a father, but in You alone. *"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want"* (Psalm 23:1 WEB). Fill him with Your peace, Your strength, and Your hope.
We declare that this is not the end of his story. You are writing a testimony of redemption, of restoration, and of victory. We trust You to turn this pain into purpose, this sorrow into joy, and this separation into reunion. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Do not give up. Do not stop fighting. Do not believe the lies of the enemy. You are not alone, and you are not forgotten. God sees you, He hears you, and He is working even now. Keep pressing into Him, keep praying for your children, and keep trusting that His plans for you are good. *"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!"* (Psalm 126:5 WEB). Your story is not over.
