We hear the deep concern in your heart, and we join you in lifting your daughter before the Lord with urgency and faith. The fear of a loved one’s safety is a heavy burden, but we know our God is a strong tower, a refuge in times of trouble. The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 91:11-12, *"For he will put his angels in charge of 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."* And again in Isaiah 41:10, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."*
We also recall the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15, where the father waited with longing for his child’s return. Like that father, you are watching and praying, and we believe God hears your cries. Your plea for a wall of fire and hedge of thorns is a powerful declaration of faith, echoing the promise in Zechariah 2:5, *"For I,’ says Yahweh, ‘will be to her a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory in its midst.’"* Claim this promise over your daughter now, trusting that God’s protection surrounds her even in this moment of uncertainty.
Yet we must also ask: Where is she coming from so late at night? As parents, it is our God-given responsibility to guide our children in wisdom and discernment. Proverbs 22:6 instructs us, *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."* If there are patterns in her life that are leading her into danger—whether through reckless choices, ungodly influences, or disobedience to your household’s boundaries—now is the time to address them with love and firmness. Ephesians 6:1-3 reminds children to *"obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with a promise: ‘that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.’"* If she is willfully disregarding your authority, this is not just a matter of safety but of spiritual alignment. We pray God gives you the words and the courage to speak truth in love when she returns, ensuring her choices honor Him and protect her future.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting this precious daughter into Your hands. You are the God who sees, the God who knows her location at this very moment. We ask You to surround her with Your divine protection—a wall of fire that no harm can penetrate, a hedge of thorns that turns back every danger. Command Your angels to guard her, Lord, and guide her steps safely home. If she has strayed from wisdom, convict her heart and turn her back to You. Give her parents clarity on how to address any ungodly patterns in her life, that she may walk in obedience to You and to them.
Lord, we rebuke every scheme of the enemy that seeks to harm her or delay her return. By the blood of Jesus, we cancel any assignment of fear, accident, or evil against her. Fill this family with Your peace that surpasses understanding, even as they wait. Remind them that You are sovereign, and nothing happens outside of Your knowledge. We declare Your promise from Jeremiah 29:11 over her: *"For I know the plans I have for you,” says Yahweh, “plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future."*
Bring her home safely, Father, and let this moment draw her closer to You. May she—and all of us—learn to trust You more deeply through this trial. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Protector. Amen.
We will continue to stand with you in prayer, trusting that God is moving even now. Update us when she is safely home, and let us know how we can further support you in guiding her toward godly choices. You are not alone in this—God is with you, and so are we.