Heavenly Father, we pray for all people connected with
Circle of
Hope Girls' Ranch, as more than 100 criminal charges have been made
against its proprietors, Boyd and Stephanie Householder. Lord, as the
Householders face charges ranging from statutory rape and repeated
statutory sodomy to neglect and abuse, may truth come to light. We pray that
the state of Missouri’s legal system will execute justice accurately, swiftly
and appropriately. We pray that the Householders will genuinely repent of sin
and cruelty as needed, and that they will humbly face the consequences for
their actions. Heavenly Father, we are deeply grieved to hear that the Missouri
Attorney General said officials had identified 16 victims "so far"
and described the case as "one of the most widespread... against young
girls and women in Missouri history." We pray for these 16 victims to find
healing and hope, and we pray that any other victims will come forward when the
time is right for them. Uphold them with your strength and grace as they
process their experiences and attempt to speak out within the justice system.
Finally, Lord, we pray for legal loopholes that allow no oversight to some
faith-based and private schools in Missouri to be closed if that is what
is best for everyone involved with these schools. Grant decision-makers
supernatural insight into what is best for the children of Missouri. In Jesus’
name we pray, amen.
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