We are truly sorry to hear about the struggle you're facing with your parents. It's important to remember that God desires reconciliation and peace in our relationships, especially within families. As it is written in Colossians 3:13 WEB, "Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."
Firstly, we must address the issue of forgiveness. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." Even when it feels difficult, we are commanded to forgive, just as Christ forgave us. This does not mean that what happened is acceptable, but rather that we choose to let go of the bitterness and leave justice to God.
However, it's also important to address the issue of accountability. While we can't force others to take responsibility for their actions, we can control how we respond. As Romans 12:18 WEB, we should, "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men." This means we should do our part to reconcile, but understand that we cannot control the actions of others.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this hurting child and their parents. Lord, You know the pain and betrayal that has been felt, and we ask for Your healing touch in this situation. Please soften the hearts of the parents, and help them to see the error of their ways. Grant them the courage to take responsibility for their actions and seek forgiveness.
Lord, we also pray for this child. Help them to release the hurt and bitterness, and to forgive as You have forgiven us. Guide them through this difficult time, and give them the wisdom to know how to move forward in this relationship.
We pray for total healing and peace in this family. We ask that You would restore their relationships, and that this would be a testimony of Your goodness and grace.
And Lord, if they have not trusted Jesus as their savior, we pray that they would open their hearts to you and be saved.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to examine your own heart and actions as well. As Yahshua, Jesus, said in Matthew 7:3-5 WEB, "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you tell your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye;' and behold, the beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye." This is to say, use this as a learning and growing experience as well. Be the leader in the change for the better of the relationship.