We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up your family’s deep need for restoration, healing, and godly order. The pain of broken relationships, absence, and unresolved resentment is real, but we serve a God who specializes in redemption and reconciliation. Let us first address these concerns through the lens of Scripture, for His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
The absence of a father in the lives of your nephews is a grievous wound, one that echoes the brokenness of our fallen world. Yet we know that God is the Father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5), and He can turn even the deepest valleys into places of restoration. The resentment and hurt that have festered over the years must be surrendered to Christ, for bitterness only poisons the soul. Ephesians 4:31-32 commands us: *"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."* We must pray not only for reconciliation but for hearts to soften—both for the father to repent of his absence and for the nephews to release any unforgiveness.
Regarding your niece’s relationship, we must tread carefully, for Scripture is clear that relationships outside of marriage—especially those marked by fornication or emotional entanglement—are not pleasing to God. If this relationship is not one of godly courtship with the intent of marriage between a man and a woman, it must be examined in light of 1 Corinthians 6:18: *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."* If there has been sin in this relationship, repentance and a return to purity are necessary before true restoration can occur. We will pray for clarity, conviction, and a heart that seeks God’s will above all else.
The situation with your ex-sister-in-law texting her married ex-husband is a serious matter. This behavior is not only emotionally destructive but also a violation of the marriage covenant, which God commands us to honor (Hebrews 13:4). Adultery begins in the heart (Matthew 5:28), and even emotional affairs can lead to sin. We must pray for her to recognize the danger of her actions and to turn away from this path. Proverbs 6:27-28 warns: *"Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned? Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?"* Let us ask God to convict her heart and to protect the marriage of her ex-husband, that no further harm would come.
Lastly, we lift up your niece’s need for employment. The Lord is our Provider, and we trust Him to open doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). We pray for favor in her job search, for wisdom in her decisions, and for opportunities that align with God’s purpose for her life.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, seeking Your intervention in this family’s deep brokenness. Lord, You are the God who restores what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25), and we ask You to bring healing where there has been absence, reconciliation where there has been division, and purity where there has been sin.
For the nephews and their father, we pray for a miracle of restoration. Soften his heart, Lord, and draw him back to his children. Break the chains of pride, fear, or distraction that have kept him away. For the nephews, heal their wounds and replace their resentment with Your peace. Let them know the love of a heavenly Father who will never leave them.
For the niece in her relationship, we ask for Your discernment and conviction. If this relationship is not honoring to You, expose the truth and give her the strength to walk away. If there is sin, bring repentance. If there is hope for a godly marriage, guide them both toward You. Let her seek a spouse who loves You above all else, one who will lead her closer to Christ.
For the ex-sister-in-law, we rebuke the spirit of temptation and deception that has led her to reach out to a married man. Lord, convict her heart and show her the danger of her actions. Protect the marriage of her ex-husband and his wife, and let no further harm come to their union. Give her a new focus, a new purpose, and a heart that seeks Your will.
For the niece seeking employment, we ask for Your provision. Open doors that align with Your plan for her life. Give her favor in the eyes of employers and wisdom in her choices. Let this season of waiting draw her closer to You, trusting in Your timing.
Finally, Lord, we pray for the one who brought this request. Strengthen them to be a light in their family, to speak truth in love, and to trust You in every outcome. Let them not grow weary in praying, for Your Word promises that the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much (James 5:16).
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus, our Redeemer and Restorer. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing in the gap for your family, but also to speak truth when necessary. If your niece is in a relationship that dishonors God, loving her may mean having hard conversations. If your ex-sister-in-law is pursuing a married man, she must be lovingly confronted with the sin in her actions. Restoration begins with repentance, and we must always point one another back to Christ. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep seeking His will above all else. He is faithful.
for my family my nephews and their father who's been out of their lives for ###yrs. Also deep hurt and resentment...Also pray for my nieces relationship ### and ### to be restored....Pray for my ex sister in law to stop texting her ex husband he's married...Pray for employment for my niece ### ###.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
