We hear the deep ache in your heart as you sit in the midst of this trial, longing for time with your daughter during such a vulnerable season. The pain of separation—especially when it feels unjust—cuts deeply, and we grieve with you. Your tears are seen by the Father, who collects every one in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). You are not forgotten, nor are you without worth in His eyes.
First, we must address the name you’ve redacted in your request. While we understand the desire to protect privacy, we want to gently remind you that there is power in speaking the name of Jesus Christ openly. It is by His name alone that we have access to the throne of grace (John 14:13-14), and it is through faith in Him that we find salvation (Acts 4:12). If your daughter does not yet know Him as Lord, we pray fervently that the Holy Spirit would draw her to repentance and faith. If she does, we ask that God would soften her heart and grant her wisdom to honor both parents as Scripture commands (Ephesians 6:1-3), while also recognizing the authority God has placed over her life.
We also lift up your ex-partner, though the circumstances are painful. Scripture calls us to pray for those who mistreat us (Matthew 5:44), not because they deserve it, but because God’s grace can break chains of bitterness and strife. We rebuke the spirit of division and ask the Lord to intervene in this situation, either through changed hearts or through divine appointments that bring reconciliation. However, we must also speak truth: if your daughter is of age to make her own decisions, we pray she would do so with godly discernment, seeking counsel from mature believers and the Word of God rather than being swayed by worldly influences.
The weight of chemotherapy is heavy, and we stand with you in this battle. The Lord is your strength when you are weak (Isaiah 41:10), and He promises to sustain you. We pray for healing in your body, but even more, for healing in your spirit. May you feel His presence in the quiet moments, reminding you that you are deeply loved.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear brother in Christ who is enduring physical suffering and the ache of separation from his child. Lord, You see every tear and hear every cry. We ask that You would comfort him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen his body for the treatments ahead, and give him hope in the midst of this storm.
Father, we pray for his daughter. Soften her heart to the prompting of Your Spirit. If there are wounds or misunderstandings between them, bring healing and restoration. Give her wisdom to honor her parents while also walking in the freedom You provide. If she does not yet know You, Lord, draw her to Yourself. Break down any barriers that keep her from You or from her father.
We also pray for the mother of this child. Lord, we ask that You would work in her heart, removing any bitterness, pride, or unforgiveness that may be hindering reconciliation. Replace her hardness with humility and her strife with peace. If there are ungodly influences in this situation, we rebuke them in the name of Jesus. Let Your will be done, and let Your love prevail.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would remind this brother of his identity in Christ. He is not defined by this trial or by the actions of others. You call him Your beloved child, and You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28). Give him the grace to forgive, the strength to endure, and the faith to trust You even when the path is unclear.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the One who heals, restores, and redeems. Amen.
Hold fast to the promises of God, dear one. This season is not forever, and the Lord is using even this for His purposes. Lean on Him, and allow His people to bear this burden with you. You are not alone.