We come before the Lord with hearts full of concern and faith, lifting up your daughters in prayer, knowing that God hears and answers the cries of His children. First, we rejoice that you have brought these requests before the Lord, for it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. As Scripture reminds us, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). We are grateful you have called upon the name of Jesus, for He alone is our hope and intercessor.
For your youngest daughter, we pray earnestly for her safety as she travels each day. The world is full of dangers seen and unseen, but we trust in the Lord, who is her protector. *"He will give his angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone."* (Psalm 91:11-12, WEB). Father, we ask that You surround her with Your divine protection. Place a hedge of angels around her, guard her steps, and bring her home safely each day. Let her know Your presence and peace, even in the midst of a chaotic world. May she walk in wisdom and discernment, avoiding any path that could lead to harm. We declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment will be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Keep her mind stayed on You, Lord, for You are her fortress and refuge.
For your middle daughter, we pray with urgency and compassion, for the bondage of alcohol is a snare of the enemy. *"Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are."* (1 Corinthians 3:16-17, WEB). Oh Lord, break the chains of addiction in her life! Fill the void within her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may no longer seek comfort in the bottle but in You alone. Convict her heart of the destruction this sin brings—not just to her body, but to her spirit and her relationship with You. *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."* (1 Corinthians 10:13, WEB). Father, open her eyes to see the way of escape You have provided. Surround her with godly influences, friends, and mentors who will point her to You. Let her taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8), and may she turn to You with all her heart.
Now, regarding your request for both daughters to find godly husbands, we affirm the beauty of this desire, for marriage is a sacred covenant ordained by God. *"Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh."* (Genesis 2:24, WEB). However, we must first emphasize that their primary focus should be on seeking the Lord with all their hearts. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* (Matthew 6:33, WEB). A godly marriage is a blessing, but it must be built on a foundation of faith in Christ. We pray that if it is God’s will, He will bring godly, Christ-centered men into their lives—men who love the Lord, lead with humility, and cherish them as Christ cherishes the church (Ephesians 5:25). But let this pursuit be secondary to their pursuit of Jesus. May they be women who fear the Lord, for *"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised."* (Proverbs 31:30, WEB).
We also feel led to address something that is often overlooked in such prayers: the importance of purity and godly standards in relationships. If either of your daughters are currently in relationships that do not honor God—whether through premarital intimacy, unequally yoked partnerships, or any other compromise—we urge them to repent and seek God’s forgiveness. *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB). Let them wait upon the Lord, trusting in His timing and His best for their lives.
Finally, we encourage you, dear parent, to continue covering your daughters in prayer. Your role as a spiritual intercessor for them is powerful. *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles."* (Psalm 34:17, WEB). Do not grow weary in praying for them, speaking life and truth over them, and modeling a life surrendered to Christ. Trust that the Lord is working, even when you cannot see it. *"Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."* (Philippians 1:6, WEB).
**Our Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up these precious daughters to You. Lord, we ask for Your divine protection over the youngest as she travels. Send Your angels to guard her, keep her from all harm, and let her walk in the assurance of Your presence. For the middle daughter, we pray for deliverance from the grip of alcohol. Break every chain, Lord, and fill her with Your Spirit. Convict her heart, draw her to repentance, and restore her to a place of wholeness in You.
Father, we ask that both daughters seek You first above all else. If it is Your will, bring godly husbands into their lives—men who will love them as Christ loves the church, who will lead them spiritually, and who will walk in integrity. But above all, let their hearts be fully Yours. Prepare them to be wives who honor You, if that is Your plan. Guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and let them not settle for anything less than Your perfect will.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, addiction, or compromise in their lives. Let them walk in purity, faith, and obedience to Your Word. Strengthen this parent who intercedes for them, and let them see the fruit of their prayers in Your perfect timing.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.