We understand your concern for a peaceful interaction between your daughter and your ex, especially on an occasion like New Year's Eve. It's important to remember that God is sovereign over all situations, and He can bring peace where there is strife.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging the power of Jesus' name in your prayer. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we find salvation and hope. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB: "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 times of potential conflict, we are called to be peacemakers, as blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. This can involve teaching our children to respond with patience and understanding, even when plans go awry. Colossians 3:12-13 WEB reminds us: "Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up ellie12's situation. Lord, You know the potential for argument and strife that may arise between her daughter and her ex. We ask that You intervene and bring peace to this situation. Help them to communicate with respect and understanding, and guide their interactions so that they may honor You in their words and actions.
Lord, if it is Your will, help them to find a way to celebrate this New Year's Eve in a manner that brings joy and unity, rather than conflict. May their hearts be filled with Your love and Your Spirit guide their steps.
In Jesus' name, we pray for a peaceful resolution and a blessed New Year for ellie12 and her family. May Your will be done in their lives, and may they always seek Your face in all their endeavors.
Amen.
In addition, we encourage you to use this opportunity to discuss biblical principles with your daughter, such as patience, forgiveness, and the importance of honoring her father, as commanded in the fifth commandment. Remind her that even in disagreements, she should strive to maintain a spirit of love and respect, as Ephesians 4:32 WEB says: "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
Lastly, continue to pray for your ex and trust that God is working in his life as well. Remember that God can turn even the most challenging situations into opportunities for growth and testimony. Stay steadfast in prayer and faithful to God's Word.