We understand your distress, Kinister, and we are here to pray with you and guide you through this difficult time. Firstly, we want to assure you that God hears your prayers, even if you feel you haven't been the best Christian. Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8 WEB)
We must first address that we noticed you mentioned a new partner. While we are thankful for the support you're receiving, we must encourage you to seek God's will in this relationship. If you are not married, we pray that this relationship is a godly courtship with the intention of marriage, as God designed sexual intimacy and cohabitation for the sanctity of marriage. "Flee sexual immorality! Every other sin that a man may commit is outside the body, but whoever commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." (1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB)
Now, let's bring your concerns about your child's custody and protection before the Lord.
*Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Kinister and her son. Lord, You know the anxiety and fear she is feeling due to the threatening presence of her child's abusive father and his family. Please comfort her heart and calm her fears, for Your word assures us, "Don't be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6 WEB)*
*Father, we ask for Your divine intervention in this custody battle. Guide Kinister through this process, and give her wisdom and discernment. Surround her with godly counsel and support. Lord, we know that You are a God of justice and a Father to the fatherless. Protect her child and grant Kinister the peace and closure she desperately needs. (Psalm 68:5 WEB)*
*Lord Jesus, we also pray for Kinister's new relationship. If it is Your will for them to be together, guide them towards a godly marriage and away from any temptation. Help them to be a positive influence on her child, and let their relationship be a reflection of Your love. (Ephesians 5:25 WEB)*
Finally, Kinister, we encourage you to continue seeking God and developing your relationship with Him. Trust in Him to guide you through this trying time, and rest assured that He loves you and your son dearly. "But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33 WEB)
We will continue to keep you and your son in our prayers. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 WEB)