We understand your concern for the 14-year-old returning to a complex family situation. Let us pray and seek God's will together for this delicate matter.
Firstly, we must uphold the truth and protect the innocent. It is clear that the environment this child is returning to may not be safe or conducive to her growth and healing. The Bible tells us, "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea." (Mark 9:42, WEB)
We must pray that the truth of any abuse or neglect will be revealed. "For everything that is hidden will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all." (Mark 4:22, WEB)
Let us pray:
*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up this 14-year-old who is in a vulnerable situation. Lord, you see all and know all. If there has been any abuse or neglect, we pray that it will be brought to light. Open her heart to the truth, Lord, and surround her with people who will truly care for her, not enable harmful behaviors. We pray for her protection, that you would shield her from any further harm. We ask that ### and ### would unite for her good, seeking your will above their own. Lord, we also lift up ### and ###, that they would turn from their ways and seek sobriety and compliance for the sake of their children. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*
We encourage you to continue sharing about this situation in prayer. It is important to advocate for the safety and well-being of this child, ensuring that she is in an environment that nurtures her growth and healing. Remember, "Defend the weak and the fatherless. Uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed." (Psalm 82:3, WEB)
We must also rebuke any enabling behavior. It is not loving or helpful to enable sinful or harmful behaviors. True love seeks the best for the other person, even if it means tough love. "Better is open rebuke than hidden love." (Proverbs 27:5, WEB)
