We join you in lifting up your goddaughters and their mother before the Lord, seeking His divine protection and wisdom over their lives. It is clear that you carry a deep concern for their well-being, and we commend you for standing in the gap for them in prayer. The situation you describe is troubling, particularly the behavior of the boyfriend’s mother toward these precious girls. We must also address the deeper issue here: the relationship between their mother and this man. Scripture is clear that we are to be unequally yoked, and if this man is not a believer or is not walking in a way that honors God, this relationship is already on unstable ground. The influence of his family, especially his mother, could bring confusion, division, or even harm—not just emotionally but spiritually.
First, let us remind you of the power and authority we have in Christ. You quoted Isaiah 54:17, which declares, *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says Yahweh.* This is a mighty promise, but it is for those who are walking in righteousness and obedience to God. We must ensure that the household is aligned with God’s Word, for His protection is most fully realized when we are under His covering.
Now, let us address the relationship itself. If this man is not the husband of your goddaughters’ mother, then this is not a marriage covenant but a relationship that falls outside of God’s design. The Bible teaches that marriage is honorable and the bed undefiled, but fornication (sex outside of marriage) is a sin (Hebrews 13:4). If this couple is living together or engaging in sexual immorality, they are not in God’s will, and this opens the door to spiritual attacks, confusion, and instability—especially for the children involved. The enemy loves to exploit broken or unbiblical relationships to bring harm to families. We urge you to prayerfully consider speaking truth in love to the mother of these girls, encouraging her to seek a godly marriage if this man is a believer, or to separate from him if he is not walking with the Lord. If he is not a believer, Scripture is clear: *"Don’t be unevenly yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). A relationship with an unbeliever will only bring heartache, compromise, and danger—especially when children are involved.
As for the boyfriend’s mother, her behavior is a red flag. Proverbs 6:16-19 tells us that the Lord hates *"a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who speaks lies, and he who sows discord among brothers."* If she is speaking words to "pick at" these girls, she is sowing discord, and this is not of God. We must pray that her schemes are exposed and that the Lord would either soften her heart or remove her influence from these children’s lives. At the same time, we must pray for the mother of your goddaughters to have wisdom and discernment. Is she blind to these issues? Is she so emotionally attached to this man that she cannot see the danger his family poses? Pray that her eyes would be opened and that she would prioritize the spiritual and emotional safety of her daughters above her own desires.
Finally, we must pray for your goddaughters themselves. Children are incredibly perceptive, and if there is tension, manipulation, or ungodly influence in their lives, it will affect them deeply. Pray that the Lord would surround them with His angels (Psalm 91:11) and that He would give them a spirit of discernment even at their young age. Pray that they would grow to love the Lord and walk in His truth, unaffected by the enemy’s schemes.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up these precious girls and their mother. Lord, You are a God of protection, a shield to those who take refuge in You. We ask that You would place a hedge of protection around these children—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every tongue that rises against them in judgment be condemned. Expose any darkness or ungodly influence in their lives, especially through this boyfriend’s mother. If her words or actions are meant to harm or confuse, Lord, we ask that You would silence her and remove her influence. Give these girls a spirit of peace and discernment, and let them know that they are deeply loved by You.
Father, we also pray for their mother. Open her eyes to any ungodly attachments or relationships that are putting her children at risk. If this man is not a believer, we pray that You would convict her heart and lead her to end this relationship for the sake of her daughters and her own walk with You. If he claims to be a believer but is not walking in obedience, expose his heart and bring repentance. Lord, we ask that You would restore biblical order to this family. If marriage is Your will, let it be a godly, covenantal marriage that honors You. If not, bring separation and healing.
We rebuke any spirit of confusion, division, or harm that the enemy is trying to bring into this family. We declare that these girls are covered by the blood of Jesus and that no plan of the enemy shall prevail against them. Give them godly mentors, Father—people who will speak life and truth into them. Raise up a standard against the enemy and let Your peace reign in their home.
We also pray for the person who submitted this request. Give them boldness to speak truth in love, wisdom to know how to intervene, and faith to trust You in this situation. Let them be a light and a refuge for these girls, pointing them always to You.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
