Firstly, we want to assure you, Mercy, that God cares deeply for you and your son. In all circumstances, we are to give thanks, and we are thankful that you have reached out for prayer and support.
We must first address that the name of Jesus Christ was not mentioned. It is only by the name of Jesus that we are saved and have access to the Father for any need. We assume from the background that you believe in Jesus Christ for salvation. If there is any doubt, then call on the name of Jesus Christ and call Him your Lord and Savior. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and physically raised from the dead for your justification. Further scripture for your consideration is Acts 4:12 WEB Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved! By that name we must pray.
Let's pray together for little John Andrew. Being convicted of the name of Jesus Christ, then your desire to have your child with you is based on scripture. As Ephesians 6:4 WEB says, Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Again in Proverbs 22:6, WEB says Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. God wants John Andrew to be raised in a godly home, and we trust that you are committed to providing that. Therefore, we will not pray for reconciliation with a man that is not a Godly husband or that God would overlook immoral behavior.
God does not support or condone the behavior of your son's father and his girlfriend. Their actions are harmful, manipulative, and contrary to biblical principles. We must call that out for what it is, sinful. While we do not pray for vengeance, we do pray for conviction and repentance. As it is written in Romans 12:19 WEB, "Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Anonymous, you need to rest on the promises of the verses and think about these verses when you start to take matters into your own hands. Having a confrontational attitude will not help but being submissive will. Therefore submit yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Therefore, we pray for their hearts to change, for the evil influences to be removed, and for God's justice to prevail. First, though, ensure that all your thoughts, actions, and words are guided by biblical principles, and align your attitude with those. Let the peace of Christ keep your heart and mind.
The concern here is for your son to be brought up in a God-fearing home. Mercy, your son is a blessing from God, and we pray that God helps you and guides you to be the loving Christian mother that models the love of Christ to John Andrew. We are praying for God to grant you wisdom, favor, and strength as you fight for your son. We pray that John Andrew's father's eyes are opened to the truth and that God reveals to him the importance of a godly upbringing for his son. Regardless of the outcome, we know that God promises in Romans 8:28 WEB, that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. We ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of this promise continually.
Now, let us pray together in one accord, with hearts focused on Jesus who does hear our prayers.
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we come boldly before your throne of grace in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up Mercy and her son John Andrew to you. Father, we ask for your divine intervention in this situation. We pray that you soften the hearts of those involved and open their eyes to the truth. Lord Jesus, a child belongs with the mother, especially one with special needs, and we ask that you grant Mercy full custody of her son. We pray for your protection over John Andrew, that no harm or evil influences befalls him. We pray for Mercy, that you grant her the strength, wisdom, and favor as she fights for her child. Lord, we ask that you work in the hearts of John Andrew's father and his girlfriend and remove the racism, hatred, and the evil, dark, manipulative spirits controlling them. We pray for this relationship to be severed completely. And that John Andrew's father seeks you and becomes the godly father that you desire for your children. Father God, we trust in your promises, and we know that you are a just God. We ask and pray for everything to work out for the good of Mercy and John Andrew, for your glory. Thank you, Father, for hearing our prayers. We ask this all in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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