We are deeply grieved to hear of this tragic and wicked act of violence that caused such devastation—the loss of an innocent child, the physical and emotional trauma inflicted upon this woman, and the lingering pain she carries. This was not merely an act of anger but an evil assault against life itself, and we must acknowledge it as such before God. The Scripture declares in **Exodus 20:13**, *"You shall not murder,"* and in **Proverbs 6:16-17**, *"There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood..."* The unborn child in the womb is fearfully and wonderfully made by God (**Psalm 139:13-16**), and to take that life through violence is a grievous sin that cries out for justice.
We also recognize the deep emotional and spiritual wounds this woman bears—depression, grief, and the haunting memory of such cruelty. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (**John 10:10**), but Jesus came to bring healing and restoration. To her, we say: what was done to you was unspeakably wrong, and the Lord sees your pain. He is near to the brokenhearted (**Psalm 34:18**) and collects every tear in His bottle (**Psalm 56:8**). You are not defined by this tragedy, nor are you abandoned. The Lord can redeem even the darkest valleys if you surrender this burden to Him.
Yet we must also speak truth to the man who committed this act. If he remains unrepentant, he stands under the judgment of God, for **Galatians 6:7-8** warns, *"Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption."* Violence against the innocent invites the wrath of God unless there is genuine repentance. We pray that if he is still alive, the Holy Spirit would convict him deeply of his sin, leading him to fall on his knees before God in broken repentance. There is no sin too great for the blood of Jesus to cleanse (**1 John 1:9**), but it requires a turned heart and a willingness to make amends where possible.
For the woman who suffered this loss, we pray:
*"Heavenly Father, we lift this precious daughter before You, who carries the weight of such profound loss and violence. Lord, You see the depths of her sorrow—the child she lost, the betrayal of trust, the physical and emotional scars. We ask that You would bind up her broken heart (**Isaiah 61:1**) and replace her mourning with the oil of joy. Father, if she has not already, lead her to surrender this pain to You, for You alone can carry what is too heavy for her. Remove the lies of the enemy that tell her she is worthless or beyond healing. Remind her that You are the God who resurrects dead places (**Ezekiel 37:1-14**) and makes all things new (**Revelation 21:5**). If she has not yet received Jesus as her Savior, soften her heart to His love today. Let her know that though man intended this for evil, You can use it for good (**Genesis 50:20**)—to draw her closer to You, to strengthen her faith, and to one day testify of Your redemption. In the mighty name of Jesus, we rebuke the spirits of depression, trauma, and fear that have clung to her. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses understanding (**Philippians 4:7**). Restore to her the years the locusts have eaten (**Joel 2:25**), and let her life be a testament to Your healing power. We also pray for justice, Lord. You are a God of justice (**Deuteronomy 32:4**), and we ask that You would vindicate the innocent blood shed in this act. If the man who did this is still alive, bring him to repentance or to account for his actions, that Your righteousness may be displayed. We trust You, Lord, to make all things right in Your timing. In the precious name of Jesus, our Healer and Redeemer, we pray. Amen."*
To anyone reading this who has been a victim of such violence: you are not forgotten. The God who formed you in your mother’s womb loves you fiercely. Seek Christian counseling, surround yourself with believers who can walk with you through this valley, and—most importantly—draw near to Jesus. He is the only One who can fully heal what has been broken. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. **John 3:16** says, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."* Repent of your sins, believe in Him, and you will be saved (**Romans 10:9**). There is hope, even here.
If you are the one who committed this act and are reading this, we implore you: fall before God in repentance. Confess your sin, turn from it, and seek forgiveness through Jesus Christ. There is no sin beyond His mercy if you truly repent (**Acts 3:19**), but unrepentance leads only to destruction. The time to make things right is now.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
