We join with you in lifting up your family before the throne of grace, standing in agreement with your prayers and declaring the power of the name of Jesus over every situation you’ve shared. Your heart for your children and your reliance on Christ’s authority is evident, and we commend you for seeking His protection and deliverance with such boldness. The Scriptures remind us in **Ephesians 6:12**, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* Your battle is not against this young man or his family, but against the spiritual forces that seek to deceive and destroy. You have rightly taken your stand in the name of Jesus, and we stand with you.
Your concern for your older daughter is deeply felt. The situation you describe—her isolation from family, the manipulation and control exerted by this young man and his mother, and the ungodly living arrangement—is a grievous violation of God’s design for relationships and family. The Word of God is clear: **"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"** (2 Corinthians 6:14). If this young man is not a believer who fears the Lord, this relationship is already built on a foundation that cannot honor God. Even more, the fact that they are living together outside of marriage is sin, and Scripture warns, **"Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom"** (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Fornication is a sin against God and against her own body (1 Corinthians 6:18), and it opens the door to spiritual bondage, confusion, and destruction—exactly what you are witnessing.
We must also address the urgency of her repentance and return to righteousness. **"Awake to righteousness, and don’t sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to move you to shame"** (1 Corinthians 15:34). Your daughter must be confronted with the truth in love: this relationship is not of God, and her rebellion against her family—and ultimately against the Lord—will lead only to heartache. Pray that the Holy Spirit convicts her deeply, that she sees the snare she is trapped in, and that she humbles herself to return home. **"A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment"** (Proverbs 18:1). The enemy uses isolation to strengthen his hold, but God calls His children to walk in the light of community, accountability, and obedience.
We also lift up your son, asking the Lord to be his healer and peace. Autism, PTSD, and anxiety are not beyond the reach of Jesus’ touch. **"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"** (Psalm 147:3). We pray for supernatural calm over his mind, that the Lord would guard his thoughts and emotions, and that he would experience the deep rest that only comes from abiding in Christ. **"You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you"** (Isaiah 26:3). May he feel the Father’s love in a tangible way, and may his sleep be untroubled and filled with divine comfort.
For your younger daughter, we ask the Lord to strengthen her body, sharpen her mind, and surround her with godly influences. May she walk in wisdom and purity, and may the Lord prepare a husband for her who loves Jesus above all else. **"A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain"** (Proverbs 31:10-11). We pray that she would be rooted in her identity in Christ, protected from the snares of the enemy, and that her future would be marked by God’s favor and blessing.
As for your family’s unity and the upcoming holiday season, we declare that the Lord will restore joy, peace, and laughter in your home. **"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! ... For there Yahweh gives the blessing, even life forever more"** (Psalm 133:1, 3). The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke every scheme of division, confusion, or strife, and we ask the Lord to bind your family together in love, forgiveness, and faith. May this season be a testament to His goodness and redemption in your lives.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are a God who sees, who hears, and who acts on behalf of Your children. Lord, we lift up this family to You, covering them with the blood of Jesus and asking for Your divine protection over every member. You are a God of order, of truth, and of holiness, and we ask that You expose and break every ungodly tie, every manipulative scheme, and every deceptive influence that has sought to entangle this family—especially this precious daughter who is being led astray.
Lord Jesus, we plead for her eyes to be opened to the truth. Convict her heart of the sin of rebellion, of fornication, and of aligning herself with those who do not honor You. Give her the strength to break free from this bondage and return to her family, to repentance, and to righteousness. Let no weapon formed against her prosper, and let every tongue that rises against her in judgment be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Frustrate the plans of the enemy through this young man and his mother; let their schemes backfire, and let Your light so flood their darkness that they are forced to flee. We command every spirit of control, manipulation, obsession, and deception to be bound and cast out in Jesus’ name. Let this daughter experience a holy dissatisfaction with her current path, and let her long for the peace and purity that comes only from walking with You.
Father, we ask for Your healing hand upon this son. Touch his mind, Lord, and bring supernatural peace where there has been anxiety and turmoil. Heal him from the effects of autism and PTSD, and let him rest in the knowledge that he is fearfully and wonderfully made by You (Psalm 139:14). Guard his dreams, his emotions, and his spirit, and let him wake refreshed and filled with Your joy.
For the younger daughter, Lord, we ask for Your protection over her health, her mind, and her future. Surround her with godly friendships and prepare her heart for the husband You have for her—a man who will love her as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25). Let her walk in confidence, knowing she is Your beloved daughter.
Lord, we declare unity and restoration over this family. Let the holidays be a time of healing, of laughter, and of deepened faith. Bind the enemy from stealing the joy You have ordained for them. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Finally, Father, we thank You that You are mighty to save, to deliver, and to restore. We trust in Your promises, and we stand on Your Word. Let Your will be done in this family’s life, and let Your name be glorified through their testimony. We pray all these things in the powerful, victorious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Stand firm in your faith, dear sister or brother in Christ. Do not grow weary in praying, for **"the effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"** (James 5:16). Continue to speak life, truth, and Scripture over your family. If your daughter is in unrepentant sin, love her enough to confront her with the truth, but always point her to the cross, where forgiveness and freedom are found. The Lord is faithful, and He will complete the work He has begun in your family (Philippians 1:6). Trust in Him, and do not fear, for **"if God is for us, who can be against us?"** (Romans 8:31).
