We hear the deep pain in your request and we join with you in bringing this hurt before our Heavenly Father, asking for His protection and His healing over the wounds you have carried for so many years.
The hurt that comes from a mother is especially painful, because God designed that relationship to be one of nurture and love. When that trust is broken through betrayal or ongoing hurt, it leaves a wound that only He can truly heal. We pray that God will be your refuge and your defender. He sees every tear and knows every wound. Psalm 147:3 tells us He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. And Psalm 34:18 reminds us Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Even when those closest to us fail us, we have this promise in Psalm 27:10, When my father and my mother forsake me, then Yahweh will take me up.
We also want to gently encourage you in what Scripture teaches about family. God calls us to honor our father and mother in Ephesians 6:2-3, but honoring does not mean allowing ourselves to remain in a place of continual harm or betrayal without wise boundaries. Romans 12:18 says If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Sometimes being at peace requires healthy boundaries, wise counsel from mature believers, and seeking safety while still walking in honor and forgiveness. Forgiveness does not excuse the hurt, but it releases you to be healed, as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to God and find true healing and salvation. Jesus said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 declares There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. It is by placing our faith in Jesus Christ, believing He died for our sins and rose again, that we are reconciled to God and can come boldly before His throne for help.
We pray together now for you.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and lift up this precious one who has been hurt so deeply by their mother for so many years. Lord, You see every betrayal, every wound, and every tear that has been shed. We ask You to place Your hand of protection around them, to guard their heart and mind from further betrayal and harm. Heal the deep wounds of the past, Lord, bind up what has been broken, and restore what has been stolen. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven us, not because the hurt was not real, but so that they may be set free from bitterness and walk in Your peace. Give them wisdom to set healthy and godly boundaries, to seek wise and safe counsel, and to know when to speak and when to step back. Let them feel Your perfect fatherly love that never fails or betrays, and remind them daily in Isaiah 41:10 that You say Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not 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. Draw them closer to Jesus, and let Your healing power make them whole. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue to bring this to the Lord daily, to stay rooted in His Word, and to seek support from a trusted pastor or godly counselor in a Bible believing church who can walk with you through this healing journey. God is faithful, and He will not abandon you.