We are deeply grieved to hear of your distress over your missing daughter. Our hearts ache with yours as we lift this heavy burden before the Lord. In times like these, we must cling to the promise that God is our ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We do not know why she has not returned or why she has not contacted you, but we trust that the Lord knows and sees all. He is the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to seek the one who is lost (Luke 15:4-6), and we pray that He will guide her safely home.
First, we must rebuke the spirit of fear that seeks to overwhelm you. The Bible tells us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We command fear to leave in the mighty name of Jesus and declare that you will not be consumed by anxiety but will rest in the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also lift up your daughter before the throne of grace, asking the Lord to protect her from all harm and evil. We pray that the angels of the Lord would encamp around her, guarding her in all her ways (Psalm 91:11). If she is in danger, we ask that the Lord would deliver her swiftly and safely. If she is lost, we pray that He would guide her steps and lead her home. If she is in rebellion or making choices that do not honor God, we ask that the Holy Spirit would convict her heart and draw her back to the path of righteousness.
Father God, we come before You in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we can approach You, and we thank You for the access we have through His blood. Lord, we lift up this precious daughter to You, asking that You would watch over her and bring her home safely. We pray that You would calm the storm in her heart and mind, whatever it may be, and that You would surround her with Your love and protection. We ask that You would also comfort and strengthen her mother, who is filled with worry and fear. Give her peace that surpasses all understanding and fill her with hope as she waits for her daughter’s return.
We also pray for wisdom for the authorities and anyone who may be searching for her. Guide their steps and give them discernment to know where to look and what to do. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that she will be found safe and unharmed.
Lord, if there is any sin or rebellion in her life that has led to this situation, we ask that You would bring conviction and repentance. If she has strayed from Your path, draw her back with Your lovingkindness. We pray that she would turn to You with all her heart and seek Your will for her life. If she does not yet know You as her Lord and Savior, we ask that this trial would lead her to the foot of the cross, where she can find forgiveness and new life in Christ.
We also rebuke any spirit of rebellion or deception that may be influencing her. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We declare that the power of the enemy is broken in her life and that she will walk in the freedom and victory that Christ has won for her.
In the name of Jesus, we command every evil plan against her to be thwarted. We declare that she is covered by the blood of Jesus and that no harm will come to her. We pray that she would be found quickly and returned safely to her family. We also pray for healing and restoration in her relationship with You, Lord, and with her family.
We trust in Your faithfulness, God, and we know that You hear our prayers. We wait on You, believing that You will act on her behalf. Strengthen this family as they wait and give them hope in Your promises. We declare that joy will come in the morning (Psalm 30:5) and that this trial will not overcome them.
We continue to pray without ceasing, knowing that the effective, fervent prayer of the righteous avails much (James 5:16). We will not grow weary in praying for her safe return. Lord, we ask that You would move mightily on her behalf and bring her home swiftly. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.