We lift up this heartbreaking situation with heavy hearts, standing in the gap for this mother and her precious child. Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can approach Your throne of grace. We know that You are a God of justice, a defender of the weak, and a father to the fatherless. Your Word declares in Psalm 82:3-4, "Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."
Lord, we ask that You would intervene in this situation with Your divine power. Surround this child with Your holy angels, protecting them from harm and guiding them back to the arms of their mother. We rebuke the spirit of fear and confusion that may be affecting both mother and child, and we command every plan of the enemy to be thwarted in Jesus' name. Let Your light shine in the darkness, exposing the works of those who seek to harm the innocent.
We pray for wisdom and strength for this mother as she navigates this trial. May she be filled with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Lord, we ask that You would move mightily in the hearts of those who are in positions to help—law enforcement, legal authorities, and anyone else involved. Grant them discernment, urgency, and compassion to act swiftly and justly.
Father, we also lift up the one who has taken this child. We ask that You would soften their heart, convict them of their wrongdoing, and lead them to repentance. Your Word says in Ezekiel 33:11, "As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live." May they choose to do what is right and release this child unharmed.
We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand on Your promise that You will never leave nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5). Lord, we trust in Your perfect timing and Your perfect justice. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified through it all.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.