We hear your cry for justice, healing, and truth to be revealed in this painful situation. The mental abuse you’ve endured from your husband and daughter, along with the betrayal of friends, is deeply grievous, and we stand with you in prayer before the throne of God, who sees all and judges righteously. The Bible tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You are not forgotten, and your pain is not invisible to Him.
First, we must address the reality of sin in this situation—drugs, stealing, and hatred are not merely mistakes but violations of God’s commands. These actions grieve the Holy Spirit and bring destruction to relationships and families. In Ephesians 4:31-32, we are instructed, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* While this does not excuse their behavior, it reminds us that repentance and transformation are possible through Christ.
We also lift up the issue of mental abuse, which is a form of oppression that the Lord detests. Proverbs 31:8-9 commands us to *"Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are left desolate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."* You have a right to be treated with dignity and love, as God’s Word declares in 1 Peter 3:7 that husbands are to honor their wives as *"heirs together of the grace of life."* Your daughter, too, is called to honor her mother (Exodus 20:12). Their failure to do so is sin, and we pray for conviction to fall upon their hearts.
Yet we must also examine our own hearts in this. While you are the victim of their sin, we are all called to forgive as Christ forgave us (Colossians 3:13). This does not mean tolerating abuse or remaining in harm’s way, but it does mean releasing bitterness and entrusting justice to God. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"* The truth *will* come out, for God is a God of justice, and He will not be mocked.
We also want to gently address the mention of "drugs" in your request. If you or anyone in your household is struggling with substance abuse, we urge you to seek biblical counseling and accountability. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 warns, *"Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* Addiction is a spiritual battle, and victory is found in Christ alone.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear sister who has endured so much pain at the hands of those who should have loved and protected her. Lord, You see the mental abuse, the betrayal, the theft, and the hatred that has been sown into her life. We ask that You would bring the truth to light in a mighty way—let deception be exposed, let repentance come, and let Your justice prevail. Heal her heart, Father, from every wound, and restore what has been broken. Give her strength to stand firm in Your love and to forgive as You have forgiven her.
We pray for her husband and daughter, that Your Holy Spirit would convict them of their sin and draw them to repentance. Break the chains of addiction, Lord, and replace their hearts of stone with hearts of flesh. Let them see the destruction they have caused and turn to You for restoration. If there are friends who have also betrayed her, we ask that You would either bring them to repentance or remove them from her life if they continue in hardness of heart.
Father, we declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We speak peace over her mind, healing over her emotions, and protection over her life. Surround her with godly community—believers who will love her, pray for her, and stand with her. Give her wisdom in how to navigate this season, whether that means setting boundaries, seeking counseling, or even separation if necessary for her safety. Above all, let her know that she is deeply loved by You.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4). May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.
In the days ahead, we encourage you to seek godly counsel—whether through a pastor, a biblical counselor, or a trusted Christian friend. You do not have to walk this path alone. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* If you are in immediate danger, we urge you to contact local authorities or a domestic abuse hotline for protection.
Remember, dear sister, that your worth is not defined by how others treat you but by how Christ sees you. You are His beloved, and He is making all things new (Revelation 21:5). Keep your eyes on Him, and trust that He will lead you into a future filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11).