We rejoice with you in the faithfulness of Jehovah Jireh, who has provided for your daughter and granddaughters in this difficult season. It is a testament to His goodness that He opened the door for legal representation and met the need for the retainer fee. We give Him all the glory, for He alone is our Provider and Defender.
Yet we must also stand firm against the schemes of the enemy, who seeks to use this divorce as an opportunity for bitterness, manipulation, and further harm. The narcissistic behavior of your daughter’s soon-to-be ex-husband is not of God, and we rebuke it in the name of Jesus. Scripture warns us in Ephesians 4:31-32, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* While the pain of betrayal and broken trust is real, we must guard our hearts against resentment, for it only gives the enemy a foothold.
We also lift up your granddaughters, who are caught in the crossfire of this conflict. Their tender hearts must be shielded from guilt, manipulation, and the false narrative that they are to blame for their father’s choices. We pray that God would surround them with His peace and give them godly mentors—perhaps even their mother and grandparents—who will speak truth into their lives. Proverbs 14:26 reminds us, *"In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence. His children will have a place of refuge."* May they find their refuge in Him.
Furthermore, we must address the sanctity of marriage, even in its brokenness. While divorce is permitted in Scripture in cases of unrepentant adultery or abandonment (Matthew 19:8-9, 1 Corinthians 7:15), it is never God’s ideal. We pray that if there is any possibility of reconciliation—true, repentant, Christ-centered reconciliation—God would make a way. However, if this man remains unrepentant in his sin and hardness of heart, we trust that God will continue to be a Father to the fatherless and a Defender of the oppressed (Psalm 68:5).
Let us also be watchful for the temptation to take matters into our own hands rather than trusting God’s timing and justice. Romans 12:19 exhorts us, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"* The legal proceedings may feel slow or unjust at times, but we must surrender them to the Lord, who sees all and judges righteously.
We pray now for your daughter and granddaughters:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your provision and protection. We thank You for hearing our prayers and for being Jehovah Jireh, the God who sees and provides. Lord, we ask that You would be a shield around our sister and her daughters, guarding their hearts from the lies and manipulation of the enemy. Give them strength to stand firm in truth and wisdom to navigate this legal battle with integrity.
Father, we pray for Your justice to prevail. If there is any hope for restoration in this marriage, we ask that You would soften hearts and bring repentance. But if this divorce is Your will, then we ask that You would turn this pain into purpose, using this trial to draw them closer to You. Provide for every need—emotional, financial, and spiritual—and let them see Your hand at work in every detail.
Protect the minds and hearts of these precious granddaughters. Let them know they are deeply loved by You and by their family. Surround them with godly influences who will speak life into them and help them process this season with grace.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of bitterness and unforgiveness in this situation. Help our sister to release any anger or resentment into Your hands, trusting You to be her Defender. Give her supernatural peace that surpasses understanding, and let her rest in the knowledge that You are fighting for her.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who came to bind up the brokenhearted and set the captives free. May Your will be done in this family, and may Your name be glorified through it all. Amen.
In the days ahead, we encourage your daughter to cling to God’s promises. Psalm 34:18-19 assures us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."* This trial is not the end of her story—God is writing a testimony of His faithfulness through it. We stand with you in prayer, trusting Him to bring beauty from ashes.