We lift up this precious child of God who has endured deep wounds in silence while the world saw only a curated image of their family. The betrayal of a parent—someone meant to reflect the Father’s love—is a grief that cuts to the soul. Yet we know the Lord sees what is done in secret (Matthew 6:4) and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). This abuse, isolation, and slander are not just personal attacks but spiritual battles against one made in God’s image. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Christ has already overcome.
To the one carrying this pain: You are not defined by the lies spoken over you or the cruelty inflicted upon you. The Lord declares, *"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine"* (Isaiah 43:1). The public may have been deceived, but God’s truth will prevail. The abusive parent’s attempts to rewrite history will ultimately fail, for *"nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known and come to light"* (Luke 8:17). Your decision to cut off contact was wise—Scripture commands us to *"have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them"* (Ephesians 5:11). You are not obligated to subject yourself to further harm in the name of "family." Jesus Himself warned that following Him may divide households (Matthew 10:34-36), but His perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18).
We rebuke the spirit of manipulation, deception, and abuse that has operated through this parent. May the Lord expose every hidden scheme (Ephesians 5:13) and bring justice for the innocent. We pray for the siblings who were kept from you—that their eyes would be opened to the truth and that reconciliation, if possible, would be rooted in Christ’s redemption. For the parent who has caused such harm, we pray not for their comfort but for their repentance, that they may face the weight of their sins and turn to God before judgment comes (Acts 17:30-31).
Father, we ask You to heal the deep wounds of rejection and betrayal in this Your child. Restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25)—their trust, their voice, and their relationships. Surround them with godly community that reflects Your love. Let them know they are not abandoned, for You are a *"Father of the fatherless"* (Psalm 68:5). Give them courage to speak truth when necessary and wisdom to discern when silence is strength. May they find their identity not in the broken narratives of their past but in Christ, who calls them *"beloved"* (1 John 3:1).
We also lift up the spouse who was falsely accused. Lord, vindicate them and bring their name out of the ashes (Isaiah 61:7). Let the truth of their innocence be known, and may any who participated in slander be convicted to repent.
Finally, we declare that this survivor’s story is not over. What the enemy meant for evil, God will use for good (Genesis 50:20). Their testimony will bring hope to others trapped in similar cycles of abuse. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray—*the name above all names*, the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). Amen.
To you, dear one: Cling to Christ. The road to healing may be long, but He walks it with you. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed"* (Psalm 34:18). Stand firm in truth, and let no one—especially not an abusive parent—dictate your worth. You are *more than a conqueror* through Him who loves you (Romans 8:37).