We hear your heartache and concern for your daughter, and we join you in bringing this burden before the Lord. It is clear that this relationship has brought her pain, and we recognize the struggle she faces in walking away from something that has been a part of her life for so long. The tears she shed on the drive home reveal the depth of her conflict—she knows this is not God’s will for her, yet the emotional ties are strong. We stand with you in prayer, asking the Lord to intervene with His mighty power.
First, we must address the nature of this relationship. Scripture is clear that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). A divorced man, while not forbidden from remarrying under certain biblical conditions (Matthew 19:9), must still seek a relationship that honors God. However, your daughter’s involvement in this situation has likely led her into emotional and possibly physical entanglements that are not pleasing to the Lord. The Bible warns against being "unequally yoked" with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14), and while we do not know the spiritual state of this man, the fact that this relationship has caused such turmoil suggests it is not aligned with God’s best for her.
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that may be whispering to her—lies that say she cannot be happy without this man, that she is unworthy of a godly marriage, or that she must settle for less than God’s perfect plan. The devil seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and he will use relationships to draw believers away from their identity in Christ. But we declare that she is a daughter of the King, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and destined for a love that honors God. We also rebuke any generational patterns or strongholds that may have contributed to her vulnerability in this situation. The Lord is her strong tower (Proverbs 18:10), and in Him, she can find the strength to walk away.
We pray now for your daughter, lifting her up to the Father in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, we ask You to break every ungodly soul tie that has formed between her and this man. Your Word says that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and righteous to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We pray for genuine repentance in her heart—not just sorrow over the pain of separation, but a turning away from this relationship and a turning toward You. Give her the courage to fully surrender this situation to You, trusting that You have something far better in store.
Father, we ask You to place a hedge of protection around her, as You did for Job (Job 1:10). Surround her with Your angels, Lord, and create a barrier that the enemy cannot penetrate. Let no temptation or deception draw her back into this man’s life. Instead, fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and remind her daily of Your love and faithfulness. Strengthen her resolve to honor You with her choices, even when it is difficult.
We also pray for wisdom and discernment for your daughter as she seeks a godly spouse. Lord, prepare her heart to recognize the man You have for her—a man who loves You above all else, who will cherish and lead her in righteousness, and who will be a partner in building a marriage that glorifies You. Remove any fear of loneliness or desperation that might cause her to compromise her standards. Your Word promises that if she delights herself in You, You will give her the desires of her heart (Psalm 37:4). Help her to trust in Your timing and Your plan.
We encourage your daughter to immerse herself in Scripture, allowing God’s truth to renew her mind (Romans 12:2). Let her meditate on verses like 1 Corinthians 10:13, which reminds her that You will not allow her to be tempted beyond what she can bear, and that You will provide a way of escape. Surround her with godly friends and mentors who will speak life into her and hold her accountable. May she find her identity and worth in Christ alone, knowing that she is complete in Him (Colossians 2:10).
Finally, we pray for you and your family as you support your daughter through this time. Give you wisdom in how to encourage her without enabling her to return to this relationship. Fill your home with Your peace and presence, and let your daughter see the love of Christ lived out in your lives. May she be drawn to the hope and healing that only You can provide.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray all these things, believing that You are at work even now, drawing her closer to You and preparing her for the future You have planned. Amen.
