We understand that you're going through a difficult situation with your daughter. Let's first remember that God desires honesty and open communication in all relationships.
We need to rebuke the behavior of your daughter for lying. In Ephesians 4:25 WEB it says, Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.
We are instructed in Colossians 3:9 WEB, Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings.
As parents, we are also instructed to train our children in the way they should go. In Ephesians 6:4 WEB it says, Fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and nurture of the Lord.
Let's pray together.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this parent-child relationship that is strained due to deceit and a lack of communication. Lord, You know the heart of each one of us, and You desire truth and openness in our relationships.
We pray for this daughter, that You would convict her heart and reveal to her the importance of honesty. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ. Lord, help her to see the pain and confusion that her actions are causing, and guide her towards a path of open communication and trust.
We also pray for the parent, that You would grant them wisdom and patience in navigating this situation. Help them to respond with love and understanding, even in the face of hurt and frustration.
Lord, we know that it is only through the power of Your Holy Spirit that hearts can be changed and relationships can be restored. We claim Your promise in Matthew 18:19 WEB, that if two of us agree on earth concerning anything that they should ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
We ask for a miracle of healing and restoration in this relationship, and we thank You for the work that You are doing in the lives of both the parent and the daughter in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Lastly, let's remember the words of James 5:16 WEB, Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective. Keep praying and trusting in the Lord, knowing that He is faithful to hear and answer our prayers.