If you would like to pray regularly for survivors of domestic abuse and the work we’re doing at Restored, you can sign up for our prayer updates, which will be sent straight to your inbox each week. These updates let you know how you can be praying for our Survivors Network members, the wider work we’re doing, and violence against women more generally.

Ideas for Prayer

For those currently experiencing abuse

Pray that victims and survivors would know that the abuse they’re facing isn’t okay, that they don’t deserve it, and that help is available.

Pray that they would find out about organisations that can help, like the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, and be able to contact them safely if they wish to. Pray for opportunities to speak to a trusted friend, and that they would be met with belief and understanding if they do choose to disclose the abuse.

For those who have left an abusive partner

You could also pray for those who have left relationships to be able to find safety and security. Pray for protection as they navigate the potential complexities of court systems, post-separation abuse and child contact arrangements. Pray that survivors would know that they aren’t alone, and that they don’t need to feel guilty or ashamed about what’s happened to them. Pray that God would place survivors of domestic abuse in loving communities that seek to understand their experience and support them safely.

Pray for those supporting survivors

Thank God for all those who give their time and energy to work for domestic abuse support services at local and national levels. Pray that God would sustain them and give them energy for each day, with good rest and refreshment outside of working hours. 

Pray also for those who are supporting friends and family members: for wisdom, rest and protection.

For Churches

Pray that churches would take up the Biblical call to pursue justice and support the vulnerable, including by supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Pray that the Church would become known as a place of love, compassion and support: lights in the darkness for those who’ve experienced abuse. Pray that churches would never tolerate or excuse abuse.