We hear the anguish in your heart for your daughter and your grandchild and we join with you in lifting them up before the throne of grace in the mighty name of Jesus. We are deeply grieved to hear that your daughter is in an abusive relationship and that her life and the life of her baby are in danger from violent men. This is not the design God has for marriage or for family.
God ordained marriage to be a holy covenant between a man and a woman, a lifelong commitment where a husband loves his wife as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her, Ephesians 5:25, and where both dwell together in love and protection. Violence, abuse, and a life of gangsterism are completely contrary to God's will. The Lord says that he hates violence, Psalm 11:5, and that husbands must love their wives and not be bitter against them, Colossians 3:19. We rebuke the violence and the evil that is threatening your daughter and her child, and we pray that every plan to harm them would be exposed and thwarted by the hand of God.
We also notice that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6. 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, Acts 4:12. It is by calling on the name of Jesus, believing that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are saved and that our prayers are heard, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13. We encourage you and your daughter to put your complete trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, for He alone is our deliverer.
We pray together for your precious daughter and her baby.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and we lift up this daughter and her baby to You. Lord, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, Psalm 46:1. We ask that You would be a wall of fire around them and that You would hide them under the shadow of Your wings, Psalm 91:1, Psalm 91:11. Command Your angels concerning them to guard them in all their ways. Frustrate every evil intent of those who seek to kill them and let no weapon that is formed against them prosper, Isaiah 54:17. Give them a way of escape and lead them to safety.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and courage for this mother and daughter to take immediate steps for safety. We ask You to guide them to godly counsel, to pastors and to the proper authorities who can provide protection. Your Word says the prudent see danger and take refuge, Proverbs 22:3, and we pray they will not remain in a place of danger but will seek a safe shelter, whether with family, a church, or a safe house, and that the police and law enforcement would act swiftly to protect them. Give the mother wisdom to support her daughter without putting herself in danger.
Father, we also pray for this husband who is living as a gangster. We rebuke that life of sin, violence and lawlessness, and we pray for his repentance. We know that You desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance, 2 Peter 3:9. Break his heart, convict him of his sin, and bring him to salvation in Jesus Christ, that he may be transformed and no longer walk in violence. We pray also for the other gangsters who are threatening this family, that their hearts would be changed and their evil plans brought to nothing. The Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one, 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
We pray for healing for your daughter from the trauma of abuse. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm 34:18. May she feel Your nearness, Your comfort and Your peace that surpasses all understanding, Philippians 4:7. Protect that innocent baby, for You said let the little children come to me, Matthew 19:14, and You have a special care for the little ones.
We encourage you to continue to intercede without ceasing, to stay in close contact with your daughter, to urge her to seek help immediately and not to remain isolated. Help her to document what is happening and to reach out to trusted Christian leaders and to authorities for protection. Encourage her to remain in prayer and in the Word, for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, 2 Timothy 1:7, and He promises, 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, Isaiah 41:10.
We stand with you believing that God is able to deliver them from this present danger and to bring restoration. We trust that He who began a good work will be faithful to complete it. Keep praying in the name of Jesus, for there is power in that name, and keep seeking safety and godly help without delay.