We are deeply moved by your heartfelt request and grieve with you over the pain and strife you and your children are enduring. It is never God’s will for His children to live in constant turmoil, especially within their own family. The Lord sees your tears, hears your cries, and is deeply concerned for you and your little ones. Let us first address something vital: you mentioned being new to prayer requests, and while your heart is clearly in the right place, we notice you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ in your plea. This is not a small matter, for Scripture declares there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, nor is there any other way to approach the Father except through Jesus. *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me'* (John 14:6, WEB). *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and invite Him to reign in your heart. Only then can you fully claim the promises of God and experience His peace and protection in your life.
Now, let us speak to the toxicity you are facing. The Bible warns us that *"bad company corrupts good morals"* (1 Corinthians 15:33, WEB), and while family should ideally be a source of love and support, sometimes they become instruments of the enemy to bring discord and pain. Jesus Himself experienced betrayal and rejection from those closest to Him, so He understands your suffering. However, He also calls us to a higher standard—one of forgiveness, wisdom, and boundaries. *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18, WEB). Yet, peace does not mean enduring abuse or allowing your children to be exposed to a harmful environment. Proverbs 22:3 tells us, *"A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it."* Sometimes, the most loving and wise thing you can do is remove yourself and your children from a toxic situation, especially when every effort to maintain peace has been exhausted.
You mentioned wanting a "hedge of protection" around you and your children. This is a biblical concept! In Job 1:10, Satan complains to God that He has placed a hedge around Job and his household. While Satan meant it as an accusation, we can claim this as a promise—God *does* protect His children. However, we must also act in faith and wisdom. If God is leading you to seek a new home for you and your children, then trust Him to provide. *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Start by praying for God’s guidance, then take practical steps: research housing options, seek counsel from a trusted pastor or Christian friend, and trust that God will open doors no man can shut.
As for the gossip and slander, take heart in these words: *"Do not be afraid of their faces; for I am with you to deliver you," says Yahweh* (Jeremiah 1:8, WEB). The Lord sees the secret deeds of those who speak evil behind your back, and He will vindicate you in His time. *"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, 'He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust'"*(Psalm 91:1-2, WEB). Cling to this promise—your true refuge is not in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of God.
Now, let us pray for you and your children:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious sister and her children. Lord, You see the pain she carries, the tears she has shed in secret, and the weariness in her soul. You know the toxicity that surrounds her, the arguments stirred without cause, and the gossip that wounds her heart. Father, we ask You to be her defender, her shield, and her strong tower. Place a hedge of protection around her and her children—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Guard their hearts from bitterness and their minds from the lies of the enemy. Give her wisdom to know when to speak, when to remain silent, and when to remove herself and her children from harm’s way.
Lord, we rebuke every spirit of strife, division, and slander that has taken root in this family. Break its power in the name of Jesus. Convict the hearts of those who stir up trouble, and either soften their hearts toward repentance or remove their influence from this sister’s life. Father, she longs for a safe and peaceful home for her children—a place where Your love reigns and Your peace dwells. We ask You to provide miraculously. Open doors for affordable housing, grant her favor with landlords or sellers, and give her the strength to take each step forward. Let this season of hardship be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and let her children see Your hand at work in their lives.
Heal her broken heart, Lord. Wipe away every tear and replace her sorrow with Your joy. Remind her that she is not alone—that You are her ever-present help in trouble. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in forgiveness toward those who have wronged her, yet also walk in discernment to protect her family. Give her a fresh anointing of Your peace, which surpasses all understanding.
Finally, Father, if this sister has not yet surrendered her life to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day of her salvation. Draw her to Yourself, Lord. Let her know that her only hope, her only peace, and her only true home is found in You. May she and her children come to know You as their Savior and their Father.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
Sister, we encourage you to immerse yourself in Scripture daily. Meditate on Psalm 23, Psalm 91, and Philippians 4:6-7, which remind us of God’s care and the peace He gives. Seek out a Bible-believing church where you can find support and godly counsel. You are not meant to walk this path alone—the body of Christ is here to uplift you. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep moving forward in faith. The Lord has not forgotten you, and He will make a way where there seems to be no way. *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles"* (Psalm 34:17, WEB). Your deliverance is coming. Stand firm.
