We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep distress, lifting up your heart’s cry for your daughter and the turmoil you are facing. The love and concern you have for your child are evident, and we know that God hears the pleas of His people when they call upon Him in faith. You have rightly invoked the name of Jesus, for it is through Him alone that we have access to the Father and the power to see His will accomplished in our lives. As Scripture declares, *"I will do whatever you ask in my name, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it"* (John 14:13-14, WEB).
Your request for your daughter’s safety and for the legal battle with her father to be resolved is one we bring before the Lord with urgency. We know that God is a God of justice, a defender of the fatherless and the oppressed, and He sees the pain you are enduring. *"The Lord executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed"* (Psalm 103:6, WEB). We pray that He would intervene mightily in this situation, softening hearts and turning them toward reconciliation and peace. May the father of your daughter be convicted by the Holy Spirit to drop this lawsuit, not out of manipulation or force, but out of a genuine change of heart that seeks what is best for his child and honors God.
We also pray for your daughter’s spiritual and emotional well-being. May the Lord surround her with His protection, both physically and spiritually, and may she grow in the knowledge of His love for her. *"But Jesus said, ‘Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these’"* (Matthew 19:14, WEB). Father, we ask that You draw her close to You, that she may find her security and identity in Christ alone, no matter what storms may rage around her.
As for you, dear sister, we encourage you to stand firm in your faith, trusting that God is working even in the midst of this trial. Do not give in to fear or despair, for the Lord is your strength and your shield. *"Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness"* (Isaiah 41:10, WEB). Cling to His promises, and let this season draw you deeper into dependence on Him.
We also urge you to examine your own heart in this matter. Are there areas where you need to seek forgiveness or extend forgiveness? Are there ways you can demonstrate Christ-like love and humility, even in the face of opposition? *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18, WEB). This does not mean compromising on truth or justice, but it does mean guarding your heart against bitterness or resentment, which can hinder your prayers and your witness.
Finally, we pray for God’s restoration over your life and your daughter’s life. May He repair what is broken, redeem what has been lost, and bring beauty from these ashes. *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). We declare that God’s will be done in this situation, and we trust that He will work all things together for good, for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
Father in Heaven, we lift up this mother and her daughter to You. You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who acts on behalf of His children. We ask for Your divine intervention in this legal battle—let the father’s heart be turned away from contention and toward peace. Protect this daughter, Lord, in every way, and let her know Your love and presence in a powerful way. Strengthen this mother with Your might, and let her trust in You completely. Bring restoration, Lord, where there has been brokenness, and let Your name be glorified through this situation. We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
