We understand your concern and love for your daughter Melodie and grandson Joshua, and we join you in bringing your requests before the throne of God.
Let us pray: "Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your mercy and grace for Melodie and Joshua. Lord, we ask that You fill Melodie with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help her to release any anger and bitterness, and to love herself as You love her. Guide her steps and draw her closer to You. Also, Lord, we lift up Joshua. We pray for his well-being, protection, and a deep understanding of Your love for him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to trust in the power of prayer and the promises of God. Remember, Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB) tells us, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition 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."
It is crucial for Melodie to understand that true peace and love come from a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ. If she has not yet accepted Jesus as her Savior, we encourage her to do so. Acts 4:12 (WEB) reminds us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
In addition, we advise you to support Melodie not only with prayer but also with biblical wisdom and guidance. Ephesians 4:31-32 (WEB) says, "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."
As for Joshua, we encourage you to pray for his salvation if he has not yet accepted Christ, and to be a godly influence in his life. Train him in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6, WEB).
Lastly, we want to remind you that God hears and answers prayers offered in the name of Jesus, as you have done. Continue to intercede for your loved ones, trusting in God's faithfulness and unfailing love.