We understand your concern for Ishmael and his son, and we are here to pray and offer biblical guidance.
Firstly, we must remember that God cares deeply for families and the well-being of children. In Psalm 68:5, it is written, "A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation." We pray that God's will be done in Ishmael's life and in the life of his son.
However, we must also address that the request seems to focus on worldly happiness and abundance, rather than spiritual growth and God's will. The Bible teaches us in James 4:3, "You ask and don't receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures." We should pray that Ishmael seeks first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, as promised in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first Godโs Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
Regarding the mental illness, we trust in God's power to heal. In Psalm 147:3, it is written, "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds." We pray for Ishmael's healing and comfort, that he may experience God's peace that surpasses all understanding, as mentioned in Philippians 4:7.
Let us pray:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your will to be done in Ishmael's life and in the life of his son. We pray that You guide the custody decision, and that Your love and protection be upon them. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch upon Ishmael's mental illness. Comfort him and help him to seek Your kingdom first. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lastly, we noticed that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is important to remember that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We encourage you to trust in Jesus' name for your prayers and in your life.