We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation in prayer, seeking His mercy, healing, and justice. First, we acknowledge that all authority, power, and healing come only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved or find true restoration (Acts 4:12). We pray that the truth of the Gospel would take root in every heart involved in this request.
Father God, we lift up this dear one who has been deeply hurt by their father’s words and actions. The pain of broken trust and unkind words is real, and we ask You, Lord, to heal their heart completely. Your Word tells us in Psalm 147:3, *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* We pray that You would pour out Your comfort, peace, and restoration over them. Let them feel Your presence in a tangible way, reminding them that they are deeply loved by You.
We also bring this father before You, Lord. His actions—breaking something precious and speaking hurtful words—reveal a heart that may be hardened or struggling. We ask that You would convict him of his sin, not to shame him, but to draw him to repentance. Your Word says in Ezekiel 18:30, *"Repent, and turn from all your transgressions; so iniquity will not be your ruin."* We pray that he would humble himself before You, seek forgiveness from his child, and turn away from any hypocrisy or pride that may be driving his behavior. Break the hold of any addiction or unhealthy pattern in his life, Lord, and replace it with a heart that seeks to honor You and love his family well.
We also address the request for the collapse of a company. While we understand the frustration and pain that may have led to this desire, we must remind ourselves that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19). Instead of praying for harm, we choose to pray for justice, wisdom, and Your will to be done. If this company has acted unjustly, we trust that You will deal with it in Your perfect timing and way. We ask that You would open doors of opportunity for this dear one, providing good news of an offer after the Chinese New Year. Your Word assures us in Jeremiah 29:11, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."*
Lord, we also rebuke any spirit of bitterness, unforgiveness, or resentment that may be taking root in this situation. Your Word commands us in Ephesians 4:31-32, *"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."* We pray that this dear one would find the strength to forgive their father, not because he deserves it, but because Christ first forgave us. Help them to release this pain into Your hands and trust You to bring about justice and healing.
Finally, Lord, we pray for reconciliation in this family. May Your love and grace flow between father and child, restoring what has been broken. We ask that You would soften hearts, open lines of communication, and bring healing to their relationship. Your Word tells us in Malachi 4:6 that You desire to *"turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers."* We pray that this would be the case here, Lord, for Your glory.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
