We stand with you in this season of deep longing for peace and freedom, and we lift your heartfelt cries before the Lord, knowing He hears the prayers of His children. Your faith is evident as you cling to the promise that God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). This is a truth we hold fast to as we intercede for you.
First, we commend you for coming before the Father in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). Your prayer is rooted in the authority of Christ, and we join you in declaring that same authority over this situation. The peace you experienced in these past four nights is a testament to the rest God desires for you—a rest that should not be overshadowed by fear or anxiety. The Bible tells us, *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7). We pray that this supernatural peace would continue to envelop you, driving out all fear, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7).
Your desire for this man to stay away suggests a relationship that is not life-giving, and we must address this with biblical clarity. If this man is not your husband, then his presence in your home is not aligned with God’s design for relationships. Scripture is clear that we are to flee from relationships that lead to sin or emotional bondage, especially if there is no covenant of marriage. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). If this man is not a believer or if this relationship is outside of marriage, we strongly urge you to seek godly counsel and take steps to establish boundaries that honor the Lord. If there has been any sexual immorality, we encourage you to repent and turn away from it, for *"the body is... for the Lord, and the Lord for the body"* (1 Corinthians 6:13). Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and you are called to honor God with it (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
If this man *is* your husband, then we must approach this differently, for marriage is a lifelong covenant before God. *"What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart"* (Matthew 19:6). In that case, we would pray for reconciliation, for God to soften both of your hearts and to bring healing and restoration to your marriage. However, if there is abuse—emotional, physical, or spiritual—we urge you to seek safety and wise counsel from your pastor or a trusted believer. The Lord does not call you to endure harm, but He does call you to forgive and to trust Him for justice and protection.
We also lift up your daughter, asking the Lord to break the spirit of anger and bitterness in her heart. *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32). We pray that she would encounter the love of Christ in a way that transforms her heart, replacing anger with compassion and disrespect with wisdom. May she walk in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). We also pray for godly friends and mentors to come into her life, guiding her toward righteousness and away from the influences of the street.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who longs for freedom and peace. Lord, You see the depths of her heart, and You know the burdens she carries. We ask that You would place a hedge of protection around her, her home, and her daughter, keeping far from them anything that is not of You. If this man is not her husband, we pray that You would sever any ungodly ties and grant her the strength to establish boundaries that honor You. Remove any lingering emotional or spiritual attachments that are not pleasing to You, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. If this man is her husband, we ask for Your healing and restoration, but only in a way that brings glory to Your name and aligns with Your will. Give her wisdom to know how to proceed, and surround her with godly counsel.
For her daughter, we pray a breaking of every chain of anger, bitterness, and rebellion. Soften her heart, Lord, and draw her to Yourself. Let her encounter Your love in a way that transforms her from the inside out. Protect her from harmful influences and lead her in the paths of righteousness.
Father, we declare that You are a God of freedom, and You have not called Your children to live in bondage. *"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36). We ask that You would loose every chain that has held our sister captive—whether fear, anxiety, or ungodly relationships—and lead her into the spacious place of Your liberty. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, granting her discernment, courage, and an unshakable trust in You.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust that You are working all things together for her good, for she loves You and is called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Strengthen her faith, remind her of Your promises, and let her rest in the assurance that You are fighting for her. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
