We come together in prayer for Maria and her daughter Destiny, seeking God's healing and restoration in their lives. We stand on the promise that "if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5, WEB).
Firstly, we pray that Maria may find the courage to repent and seek forgiveness from Destiny for any sins that have harmed their relationship. As it is written, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9, WEB). May the Holy Spirit guide Maria, convicting her heart and granting her the words to speak, so that both she and Destiny may experience the healing that comes from true repentance and forgiveness.
We lift up Destiny, asking God to deliver her from the bondage of anorexia. We declare that her body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and we pray that she will be filled with the knowledge of God's love and acceptance. May she be restored to full health and wholeness, in body, soul, and spirit. "So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called according to his purposeful design" (Romans 8:28, TPT).
For Maria, we pray for freedom from body dysmorphia and the desire to alter her appearance through surgery. May she come to see herself as God sees her, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14, WEB). We pray that she will find her identity and worth in Christ alone, knowing that she is loved and accepted just as she is.
We also pray for the healing of both Maria and Destiny from the wounds inflicted by the absence of a father figure in their lives. God promises to be a "father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation" (Psalm 68:5, WEB). May they find comfort and protection in His loving embrace.
Lastly, we pray for Maria's business, asking God to send clients from the north, south, east, and west. May her needs and the needs of her daughter be met abundantly, so that they may marvel at the goodness of God. "But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today" (Deuteronomy 8:18, WEB).
In all these things, we pray that Maria and Destiny will grow closer to God and to each other, experiencing the fullness of life and love that He intends for them. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage both Maria and Destiny to pursue a deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, for it is through Him that we find true freedom, healing, and life abundant. "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" (John 14:6, WEB).