We lift up your father before the Lord, knowing that the struggles he faces are not just physical or emotional but spiritual. The anger, suspicion, and unrest in his heart are signs of a deeper battle—one that cannot be fully resolved by medication alone but requires the transforming power of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:26-27, *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil."* Unchecked anger and baseless accusations open the door to the enemy, who seeks to destroy marriages and families. Your father’s behavior is not only hurting your mother but also grieving the Holy Spirit, for marriage is meant to reflect Christ’s love for His Church—a love that is patient, kind, and trusting (Ephesians 5:25-33).
We also recognize that your mother’s endurance in this trial is commendable, but we urge her—and all of you—to remember that suffering in silence is not God’s will. If there is any fear or harm, she must seek safety and godly counsel, for the Lord does not call His daughters to remain in oppression. Proverbs 22:24-25 warns, *"Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger, lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul."* While we pray for your father’s repentance and healing, we also pray for wisdom and protection for your mother, that she would not be worn down by unjust treatment but would stand firm in Christ, who is her strength.
Your father’s reliance on medication is not wrong in itself—God can use doctors and medicine for healing—but true and lasting change comes only through surrender to Jesus. If he has not yet given his heart fully to Christ, that is the root issue. Titus 3:3 reminds us, *"For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another."* Without Christ, we are all capable of such sin. But praise God, the next verses declare, *"But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit"* (Titus 3:4-5). Your father needs this regeneration—the Holy Spirit’s work in his heart to break the chains of anger, jealousy, and distrust.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this father who is bound by anger and suspicion. Lord, You see the pain he has caused and the turmoil in his heart. We ask that You break every stronghold of bitterness, jealousy, and unforgiveness that has taken root in him. Convict him deeply of his sin, not to shame him, but to lead him to repentance. Soften his heart, Lord, and let him see the damage his words and accusations have done to his wife and family. Replace his anger with Your peace, his doubt with trust, and his hardness with love.
We pray for complete healing—for his mind, emotions, and spirit. If there are any underlying spiritual influences fueling his behavior, we rebuke them now in Jesus’ name and command them to flee. Let no weapon formed against this marriage prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Restore what has been broken, Lord, and let Your love cover every wound.
Father, we also pray for this mother, that You would strengthen her with Your might in her inner being (Ephesians 3:16). Give her wisdom to know how to respond, when to speak, and when to seek help. Surround her with Your protection and comfort. Let her find her worth and security in You, not in her husband’s approval or behavior.
Lord, we ask that You would draw this father to Yourself. If he does not know You, reveal Your love to him in a way he cannot ignore. If he has strayed, bring him back to the cross. Let him experience the freedom that comes from surrendering to Jesus. Fill this home with Your presence, that peace would reign and love would abound.
We declare that this marriage will reflect Your glory, that this father will rise up as a godly leader, and that this family will be a testimony of Your redemption. In the powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
To you who have brought this request, we encourage you to continue standing in prayer and faith. Do not grow weary in interceding for your parents, for your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). Speak life over your home, and trust that God is working even when you cannot see it. If your father is open, share the Gospel with him gently but boldly. Remind him that Jesus is the only One who can truly change his heart. And if your mother is overwhelmed, help her seek godly counsel—whether from a pastor, a trusted believer, or a biblical counselor.
Lastly, we urge you to examine your own heart in this season. Are there any resentments or bitterness toward your father? Forgiveness is not excusing his behavior but releasing the burden to God, who judges justly. Colossians 3:13 says, *"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."* Trust that God will vindicate what is right and heal what is broken. Stay anchored in His Word, and let His peace guard your heart (Philippians 4:6-7).
