We join you in lifting up your youngest daughter before the Lord in this urgent hour and we hear the burden of your heart for her to be safe, whole, happy and free.
We rebuke the controlling and abusive spirit that has held her captive, for that is not love and it is not of God. The Scripture says love is patient and is kind, love does not envy, does not brag, is not proud, does not behave itself inappropriately, does not seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. A man is called to love as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her Ephesians 5:25 and to not be bitter against her Colossians 3:19. Control, manipulation, intimidation and harm violate that calling and we stand against it in Jesus name. We also want to gently remind that God designed sexual intimacy and deep emotional union for the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman for life, and any relationship outside of that design falls short of His holy will. When a young woman is in courtship, that season should be a purposeful time of seeking a godly spouse who is a fellow believer in Christ, with purity and clear boundaries, not fornication or living as if married without the covenant. We pray that from this painful experience she will come to desire only a marriage that honors God, and until then to walk in purity and wisdom.
We pray for her eyes to be opened to see this man as he truly is and for strength to stay away and to keep firm boundaries with no return. We pray for her protection right now on the road, that the Lord will keep her going out and coming in Psalm 121:8 and that He will put His angels in charge of her to guard her in all her ways Psalm 91:11. He is our refuge and our fortress, our God in whom we trust Psalm 91:2 and a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1.
We lift up her depression and broken heart to the One who heals. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. We ask the Holy Spirit to pour out His love, comfort and encouragement over her, to lift the heaviness and give her a zeal for life and hope again. May the God of hope fill her with all joy and peace in believing, that she may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13. We pray she will know how deeply she is loved and valued by God, that she is fearfully and wonderfully made Psalm 139:14 and that God has thoughts of peace toward her, to give her a future and a hope Jeremiah 29:11. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not 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 Isaiah 41:10.
We also want to encourage you to help her stay connected to safe community, to godly counsel, to her church family and to wise support as she separates from this abusive relationship, and to seek help from trusted pastors or counselors and from appropriate resources for safety planning if needed. Encourage her to cry out honestly to God, to read His Word daily, and to let others walk closely with her so she is not isolated.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently remind that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in our heart that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved Romans 10:9. We pray that both you and your daughter will place your full trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, for He alone can make us whole and give us true hope.
We pray together now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we bring this precious daughter before Your throne. Cover her on the road this very moment and keep her safe from all harm and from the influence of this controlling man. Open her eyes to see clearly, give her holy resolve to stay away and never return to what harmed her. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon her, fill her with Your love, lift her depression, heal her broken heart, restore her joy and give her a new zeal for life and a confident hope in You. Make her whole again, whole in spirit, soul, mind and body, and lead her in the future to a godly marriage if it is Your will, or to serve You joyfully as a single woman who walks in purity and peace. Surround her with people who will speak truth and love, and surround her mother with wisdom and strength as she supports her. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus, amen.
