We understand the deep longing and concern in your heart for your daughter, and we join you in lifting this burden before the Lord. Your cry for Jesus to keep your daughter with you reflects a parent’s love, but more importantly, it is a plea for her soul to remain under the protection and will of God. We are grateful that you have brought this request in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and can find true peace and assurance.
The Bible reminds us of the love and care our Heavenly Father has for us and our children. In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, *"Let the little children come to me! Don’t forbid them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these."* Your daughter is precious in His sight, and He desires her heart to be drawn to Him even more than you desire her to remain with you. Proverbs 22:6 instructs us, *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."* This is both a promise and a responsibility—one that requires us to trust God’s sovereignty while faithfully guiding our children in His truth.
Yet, we must also acknowledge that our ultimate hope is not merely for our children to remain physically close to us, but for their hearts to be fully surrendered to Christ. If your daughter is walking in disobedience, rebellion, or a path that does not honor God, we must pray for her repentance and salvation above all else. The apostle John writes in 3 John 1:4, *"I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth."* This should be our greatest desire—that she walks in the truth of God’s Word, even if it means her path may not always align with our personal wishes.
If there are areas in her life where she is straying from biblical principles—whether in relationships, lifestyle choices, or her faith—we must pray for conviction and transformation. For example, if she is in a relationship that does not honor God (such as courtship outside of faith, fornication, or any form of immorality), we must boldly pray for her to turn away from sin and seek God’s design for her life. The Bible is clear in 2 Corinthians 6:14: *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* If this is a concern, we urge you to pray for her to seek a godly spouse who will lead her closer to Christ, or to remain single and devoted to the Lord if that is His will for this season.
We also encourage you to examine your own heart and trust in the Lord’s plan. It can be painful when our children make choices that differ from our hopes, but we must remember that God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). Even in moments of uncertainty, we can find peace in knowing that He loves your daughter even more than you do. Jesus assures us in John 10:28-29, *"I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand."*
Let us pray together for your daughter:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious mother’s heart and her beloved daughter. Lord, You know the deep love and concern she carries, and we ask that You would surround her daughter with Your hedge of protection—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Draw her heart closer to You, Lord, and let her find her identity and purpose in Christ alone.
If there are areas in her life where she is walking outside of Your will, we pray for conviction and repentance. Break any chains of rebellion, sin, or worldly influence, and lead her into the fullness of Your truth. If she is in a relationship that does not honor You, we pray for wisdom and courage to walk away from it. Guide her, Lord, to seek a godly spouse if it is Your will, or to find contentment in You alone if You have called her to singleness for this season.
Father, we ask that You would give this mother strength and peace as she trusts You with her daughter’s life. Remind her that You are sovereign and that Your plans are good, even when they are difficult to understand. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may parent with grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
We declare Your promises over this family, Lord. Let Your will be done in their lives, and may Your name be glorified through their story. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Stand firm in faith, knowing that He hears you and is at work, even when you cannot see it. Keep pointing your daughter to Christ through your words, your prayers, and your example. Trust that God is able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Stay steadfast, and may the peace of God guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).