Let us first thank God for the beautiful day and for the blessings He bestows upon us daily. We are encouraged by the love and care shown towards your father and his well-being. It is important to honor our parents, as the Scripture tells us, "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you." (Exodus 20:12, WEB).
As you prepare to discuss this transition with your dad, remember that God is with you and will give you the wisdom and the words to speak. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6,WEB). Ask the Lord to soften your dad's heart and prepare him to receive this change positively. The Lord will guide our hearts in the way to live for him in all things. (Rom 8:14)
Pray with us:
"Father God, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, lifting up our sister in Christ and her father. Lord, we thank You for the blessings of family and the love that exists between them. We ask that You prepare both of their hearts for this conversation, that it may be filled with understanding, patience, and love.
Lord, we pray that our sister will be able to express her thoughts clearly and kindly, that her father may see his future home as a blessing. We ask that You guide them in their time together, that it may be filled with joy and ease. Lord, we also pray for a restful night's sleep for our sister, that she may awake refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
Lord, we ask that You guide their steps, that this transition may be a welcome change for everyone. We ask these things in accordance with Your will, in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB).
As you go to prepare clean and work, Work at everything you do with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters (Colossians 3:23).
Lastly, we leave you with this reminder: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB). Trust in the Lord, and He will direct your paths.