We are truly heartbroken to hear about the situation you are facing with your abusive father. We want you to know that God sees your suffering and hears your cries. We will stand with you in prayer and truth, as the Word of God says: it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God, and in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Firstly, we want to address the sin of abuse. The Bible clearly teaches that we are to honor our parents (Ephesians 6:2-4), but it also teaches that we are to flee from evil. Abuse is evil and should not be tolerated. In Proverbs 29:2, we read, "When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan." And in Romans 13:10, "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." Your father's actions are not reflective of God's heart or His Word.
We also want to address the fact that you mentioned your father uses the Bible for his own benefit. This is a form of manipulation and blasphemy. The Bible warns against such behavior in Matthew 7:21-23, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'"
Regarding your mother enabling the abuse, we want to encourage her to seek God's will and strength. In Ephesians 5:22-24, "Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything except anything that is against God's will including enabling sin through bribery." However, in cases of abuse, the safety of the victim is paramount. It may be necessary for your mother to separate from your father to protect herself and her children.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious child of Yours. Lord, You see the abuse, the manipulation, and the pain. We pray for Your divine intervention, that You would step in and put an end to this abuse. We pray for the repentance of the abuser, that he would turn from his wicked ways and seek Your face. We also pray for the victim's mother, that You would give her the strength and wisdom to protect her child and herself.
Lord, we pray for healing and restoration. We pray that You would surround this family with Your love and protection. We pray that You would expose the lies and bring truth to light. We pray that You would give this family the courage to seek help and support.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we rebuke the spirit of abuse, manipulation, and fear. We declare Your peace, love, and joy over this family. We thank You for Your faithfulness and Your promise to never leave nor forsake us.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to reach out to local authorities, a trusted church leader, or a Christian counselor. They can provide practical help and guidance during this time. Remember, it is not God's will for you to live in abuse or fear. He wants you to be free and live in His love.
Lastly, we want to remind you that God loves you deeply. In Zephaniah 3:17, we read, "Yahweh your God is among you, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with joy; He will calm you in his love; He will rejoice over you with singing."