Let's first thank our Lord Jesus Christ allowing us to come together in prayer for this precious child. We stand with you in the power of Jesus' name, bringing this important request before the throne of God.
We are reminded of the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:5-6, "Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depths of the sea." Our Lord takes the well-being of children very seriously, and we trust in His care and protection.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, seeking Your divine protection for this dear son. You know the situation better than anyone, and You love this child more than we ever could. We ask that You stretch forth Your hand and surround him with Your angels, guarding him from all harm.
Lord, if there is any abuse occurring, we pray that You would bring it to light and put an end to it. We ask that You would give the caregivers a heart of compassion and patience, and that they would treat this child with the love and kindness that You intend for all Your children, or otherwise remove them and replace them with someone who is willing to care for this child with a godly attitude.
We also pray for healing and comfort for this child. We ask that You would mend any brokenness or hurt that may have occurred, and that You would fill him with Your peace and joy. We pray that he would know that he is loved and valued by You, and that he would grow strong in the knowledge of Your love.
We trust in Your promise in Psalm 34:17, "The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles." We know that You hear our prayers, and we trust in Your deliverance.
We ask for guidance and help for the parents as well. We pray that You direct them to the right resources, the right people, and the right information to help their child. We also pray that You would give them the faith, the strength, and the encouragement they need to continue advocating for their child. We pray that You would give them discernment to see any danger their son may be in. We pray that You would grant them the wisdom to know what to do to help their son. We pray for a godly spouse for the parent if they are single and they desire one.
Lastly, we ask for Your guidance for the authority figures involved in this situation. We pray that You would give them wisdom and discernment to handle this case appropriately, and that they would carry out justice as Your word describes in Isaiah 1:17, "learn to do well. Seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, and plead for the widow."
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.