We lift up your daughter before the Lord, knowing that He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Your daughterâs honesty with you is a precious gift, and we pray this moment becomes a turning point where she encounters the deep, unshakable love of Christ. The sorrow and depression she feels are real, but they are not the end of her storyâGod is writing something beautiful even now.
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."* And in Jeremiah 29:11, He declares, *"For I know the plans that I have for you,â says Yahweh, âplans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future."* Your daughterâs feelings of inadequacy and loneliness are not her identity in Christ. She is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and her worth is found in Him aloneânot in her job, her relationships, or her own strength.
Yet we must also address something important: the prayer you shared did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that our prayers reach the throne of God. We encourage you to teach your daughter the power of praying in Jesusâ name, for He is the source of all hope and healing. If she does not yet know Him as her Savior, now is the time to share the Gospel with herâthat Jesus died for her sins, rose again, and offers her new life in Him. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9).
As for her longing for love, we pray she seeks first the love of Christ, which fills every emptiness. Human relationships, while a blessing, will never satisfy the deep longings of the soulâonly Jesus can. If she desires marriage one day, we pray she would wait on the Lord and seek a godly spouse who loves Jesus above all else. But even now, she is not alone. *"I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you"* (John 14:18). Let her cling to this promise.
We also rebuke the spirit of depression and self-doubt that has taken hold of her mind. These are not from God, who gives *"a spirit... of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7). Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give life abundantly (John 10:10). We command every lie of the enemyâevery whisper that she is unlovable, worthless, or hopelessâto be silenced in the name of Jesus. Let the truth of Godâs Word reign in her heart: *"You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you"* (Isaiah 43:4).
Father, we ask You to surround this daughter with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Lift the heaviness from her shoulders and replace her sorrow with joy. Give her confidence not in herself, but in Youâthe One who calls her by name and has engraved her on the palms of Your hands (Isaiah 49:16). Open doors for her at work or guide her to new opportunities where she can thrive. Bring godly friends and mentors into her life who will speak life over her and point her to You. If there is any sin or unbelief in her heart, convict her gently and lead her to repentance, that she may walk in freedom.
And Lord, we pray for this mother, who carries the weight of her daughterâs pain. Strengthen her to be a light in this darkness, to speak Your truth in love, and to model a life of faith. Give her wisdom to know when to listen, when to speak, and when to simply pray. May this season draw them both closer to You and to each other.
We declare that this story is not over. What the enemy meant for harm, You will turn for good (Genesis 50:20). Your plans for her are good, and we trust You to restore what has been broken. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.