We hear the deep anguish in your words, the weight of betrayal, rejection, and heartbreak pressing down on you. The pain of feeling unloved by those closest to you, especially your child and family, is a wound that cuts to the soul. We grieve with you, for the Bible tells us that family should be a refuge, a place of love and safety, not a source of fireworks, screaming, or abandonment. "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity" (Proverbs 17:17). Yet it seems the adversity you face has left you feeling utterly alone.
First, we must address the name of Jesus in this. You mention the blood of Jesus at the end, and we cling to that truth with you. There is power in His name, power to heal, to deliver, and to restore. But we must also remind you that salvation comes through faith in Him alone. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). No amount of pain or escape can replace the peace that comes from surrendering your heart fully to Him. If you have not already, we urge you to confess your sins, believe in His resurrection, and receive Him as your Lord and Savior. Only then can you experience the fullness of His love and purpose for your life.
Now, to your cry for escape: we understand the desperation to flee, to leave behind the pain and start anew. But we must caution you, running away may bring temporary relief, but it will not heal the wounds in your heart. The Bible warns, "The heart knows its own bitterness; and a stranger does not share its joy" (Proverbs 14:10). Wherever you go, the pain will follow unless you allow God to heal it. We rebuke the spirit of despair that whispers lies, lies that you are unloved, that your family is beyond redemption, that there is no hope in this country. These are not from God. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
We also rebuke the anger and bitterness in your words. Cursing Satan and those who have hurt you may feel justified, but it only gives the enemy a foothold. "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" (Ephesians 4:31-32). Forgiveness does not mean what they did was right, it means you refuse to let their sin destroy you. It is a command, not an option.
We pray for your daughter, your mother, and your children. We declare healing over their hearts, minds, and souls. We rebuke the lies they have believed about you and ask God to restore their love and respect for you. "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3). We also pray for your cats, may they be comforted and protected, and may your girl cat be healed from whatever caused her to scream.
But we must also speak truth: leaving the country in secret, while understandable in your pain, may not be God’s will for you. The Bible says, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). Have you sought God’s guidance in this? Have you asked Him to open doors, or close them, according to His perfect will? We encourage you to wait, to pray, and to seek wise counsel before making such a drastic decision.
We also urge you to examine your heart regarding your family. While their treatment of you is unacceptable, the Bible calls us to love even our enemies. "If you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same?" (Matthew 5:46). This does not mean enduring abuse, but it does mean praying for them, forgiving them, and trusting God to judge justly. "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord'" (Romans 12:19).
Now, we lift you up in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who is in deep pain. Lord, You see every tear, every wound, every moment of rejection she has endured. We ask You to wrap Your arms around her and remind her that she is not alone. You are her Father, her Protector, and her Healer. We rebuke the spirit of despair and ask You to replace it with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Lord, we pray for her daughter, her mother, and her children. Soften their hearts, open their eyes to the truth, and restore their love for her. Heal the brokenness in their relationships, and let them see the value and worth You have placed in her. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, You will condemn.
Father, we ask for Your guidance regarding her desire to leave. If it is Your will for her to go, open the doors and provide the means. If it is not, close the doors and give her the strength to endure. Either way, let her trust in You completely. Heal her cats, comfort her in her grief, and remind her that You collect every tear in Your bottle.
Lord, we ask for forgiveness for any bitterness or anger in her heart. Help her to forgive those who have hurt her, not for their sake, but for her own freedom. Fill her with Your love, joy, and peace. Remind her that in You, she has a family, a family of believers who love her, pray for her, and stand with her.
We thank You for the blood of Jesus, which covers her sins and gives her access to You. We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name that brings salvation, healing, and deliverance. Amen.
We encourage you to seek out a local church or a community of believers who can support you in this season. You were not meant to walk through this alone. "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Lean on God, lean on His Word, and lean on His people. He has not forgotten you. He sees you. And He loves you more than you can imagine.