We understand that you're experiencing pain and frustration due to your dad's hurtful words. First, we want to remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. It is in Jesus' name that we pray and intercede for others.
In situations like this, it's important to remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). However, we must be careful not to attribute every negative behavior to demonic influence. Sometimes, people speak hurtfully due to their own pain, bitterness, or lack of self-control.
Jesus told us that it is not what goes into a man which defiles him, but what comes out of his heart. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of his good treasure brings forth good things, and an evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment (Matthew 12:34-36).
Let's pray for your dad, asking God to change his heart and fill him with the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
**Prayer:**
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up our beloved brother who is hurting from the words spoken by their dad. Lord, we ask that you work in his dad’s heart, healing any past wounds that may be causing this behavior. Help him to see the hurt he is causing and give him the strength to change.
We ask that you fill his dad with your Holy Spirit, so that the words he speaks bring life and encouragement, not pain and frustration. We ask for the fruit of the Spirit to be evident in his life, especially love, kindness, and self-control.
Lord, we also pray for our brother, that you would heal any wounds that have been caused by these hurtful words. Give them the strength to forgive and to love their dad unconditionally.
We ask these things in Jesus' name, Amen.
In the meantime, try to show your dad the love of Christ, even when he's not loving in return. Remember that God loved us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8), and we are called to do the same. If the situation becomes unbearable, it may be wise to seek counsel from a pastor or a trusted Christian mentor.