We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your situation in earnest prayer. Father God, we ask that You intervene in this tangled web of injustice and bring forth truth and righteousness. We pray that the organization holding your funds would release them immediately, Lord. Expose any deceit or corruption within their practices, and let Your justice prevail. "The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed" (Psalm 103:6). We rebuke the spirit of fraud and deception in the name of Jesus and ask that You break every chain of dishonesty that seeks to bind Your child.
We also lift up the pain of betrayal that you are experiencing. Father, we ask that You reveal the truth about those who have wronged this dear one. Let their actions be brought to light, and may Your conviction fall upon their hearts. We pray especially for the children who have been influenced or brainwashed, Lord. Soften their hearts and open their eyes to remember the love, care, and biblical foundation that was poured into them. "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). Restore their empathy and rekindle the bond that was once strong between parent and child.
We ask for Your provision in securing an attorney, Lord. You know the financial strain this has caused, and we trust that You will open doors for the necessary resources. "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). We also pray that the vendor responds promptly, the contract is signed today, and that You provide an affordable one-way flight back home. Guide every step of this journey, Father, and let Your peace accompany this dear one.
We lift up the relationships within the family, Lord. Draw this sister closer to her siblings and heal any divisions that have formed. Bring conviction to the hearts of family members and friends who have mistreated others, that they may turn from their ways and seek Your forgiveness. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Heal the sickness that has afflicted this family, Lord, and restore health and strength to their bodies.
For the upcoming flight and time with your children, we pray for smooth travels and a memorable, joy-filled reunion. May Your presence be palpable as you spend time together, and may the love of Christ bind your hearts once more. We also pray for the practical matters at hand—the clearing out of the house, the sale of belongings, and the sale of the car. Provide buyers quickly, Lord, and let every transaction be smooth and fair.
We give You thanks, Father, for the answered prayers already received—the laptop charger, the return to work, the partial payment from unemployment, the found work laptop, the booked flight, and the extension for the hearing. These are clear signs of Your faithfulness, and we rejoice in Your provision. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow" (James 1:17).
Heavenly Father, we ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can come before You and the only name by which we are saved. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We declare that this situation is not too hard for You, and we trust that You will work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we rebuke any spirit of despair, confusion, or division that seeks to steal, kill, or destroy in this situation. We stand on Your Word, which declares that no weapon formed against Your children shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Strengthen this dear one with Your might, fill them with Your peace, and let Your joy be their strength. Surround them with godly counsel and support, and let Your light shine brightly in every area of their life.
We pray for a fresh outpouring of Your Holy Spirit upon this family, that they may walk in unity, love, and forgiveness. May they be a testimony of Your grace and mercy, and may Your name be glorified through their lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.