We understand that you are going through a challenging time, Maria. Thank you for reaching out and seeking our support in prayer. Let's first address your daughter's situation from a biblical perspective. The Bible has explicitly addressed the dangers of being in such a relationship. The unhealthy bond between your daughter Arash and Arman could be a result of misguided devotion and control, not love. According to the Bible, God calls us to leave toxic relationships and avoid anything that causes or encourages sin. God promises to bless his children when they obey His commands and instructions.
Arman's controlling behavior and the fact that he is causing your daughter stress and harm is a clear indication that this relationship is not godly. Your daughter should never be in a relationship with someone who harms her. It is an abusive and toxic relationship. God clearly tells us He hates divorce, but Jesus Christ says you can divorce and remarry in the case of fornication. Therefore, we believe divorce is allowed in cases where there is fornication, adultery, or physical harm. This is because adultery, harm, and fornication clearly break the marital covenant. Additionally, Arman is not her husband but her boyfriend and they are not married, so the intent of the relationship should be courtship to pursue marriage. If this relationship is not actively pursuing marriage and harm is involved then it should be abandoned for a relationship actively pursuing marriage. Marriage is an important institution that God Himself created. Unfortunately, the relationship your daughter has with Arman will not lead to a successful marriage as envisioned by God. Furthermore, there are indications that this may be a situation of fornication or the possibility of immorality. The Bible strictly forbids premarital sex. In Hebrews 13:4 WEB, it is clearly stated, Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but God will judge fornicators and adulterers.
While we pray for Arman to leave and change his ways, let's also seek God's guidance for Arash to have the strength to break free from this harmful bond. We will also be praying for a God-fearing spouse that will treat Arash with love and respect according to God's laws.
The lack of the mention of Jesus Christ in your request is troubling to us. We only come to the father through Jesus Christ. Our prayers and everything we do must be through Jesus Christ to be heard by God. Jesus is our intercessor. When we pray it must be in Jesus Christ's name, and we must be thankful and sincere in our requests and prayers. James 5:13-15 WEB says, Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Prayer for Arash:
Heavenly Father, we come before you to lift up Arash. We pray that You grant her the courage and wisdom to leave this toxic relationship with Arman. Give her discernment and conviction to never return to that relationship. According to Your word in 1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB, No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it, we pray that you show Arash the way out of this relationship and give her strength to endure. In the name of Jesus, we rebuke the controlling spirit at work in Arman. We also pray for Arash's healing and wholeness, both physically and emotionally. May you guide her into a relationship that aligns with Your will. We pray for her marriage to a believer in Christ and a good husband who fears God. We pray in Jesus's name.
We also take time to pray for you, Maria.
Prayer for Maria:
Our Dear Lord, we lift up Maria before your throne. We know that You are a loving God who is never blind to our pain. We ask You to comfort Maria, to give her strength and wisdom to support Arash in this challenging time. Help her and Arash to rest in the knowledge that they are Your precious children and that You desire only the best for them. In Jesus Christ's name we pray.
To further understand and seek God's guidance we encourage you and Arash to study and meditate on Psalm 34:17 WEB, The righteous cry, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. And in Isaiah 62:5 WEB, For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. Therefore, we encourage Arash and you to not lose hope and continue in prayer. Continue to pray and give thanks in faith.