An elderly needs prayer

[Anonymous]

An elderly needs prayer. She only has her brother left. But her brother doesn't seem to like her because she believes in God. Her brother and his wife are very traditional people and they have a very traditional family and they do medicine man and medicine women things with things called pollen, and with feathers, and with rocks, stones. It is like she gets ignored because of their tribal beliefs is different from her beliefs in God. She sometimes is sad. She gets depressed because she misses her family. Her husband divorced her because he had met a lady that he drank alcohol with. He always says that she cheated on him with a man that signed her year book but she never lived with that man. She tried meeting a man but he had alcohol addiction like her father had addiction issues. Please pray for her. For her to meet more believers in Christ that will speak with her about how she's feeling. Pray that she gets born again. One of her siblings she misses died from doctors doing five heart surgery's on him and her brother let him die because he said her brother would have been not able to do things on his own and would need to be on a ventilator all his life and her other sibling passed away from being on the suicide hospice program. Please pray for her. She lost so much. Her mom and dad may have been a medicine man and woman. She was placed in a Lutheran boarding school when she was very little. That's how she learned about God.

 

[flora]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We lift this dear sister before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, for her sorrow is deep and her losses are many. The pain of rejection by family, especially when it comes because of her faith in God, is a wound only He can heal. We stand with her in the truth that Christ Himself was despised and rejected by men (Isaiah 53:3), yet He endured it all for the joy set before Him. She is not alone in her suffering; the Lord sees every tear and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8).

First, we must address the spiritual darkness surrounding her family’s practices. The use of medicine men, pollen, feathers, and stones in rituals is not merely tradition, it is idolatry, a direct violation of God’s command: "You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol... You shall not bow down to them or serve them" (Exodus 20:3-5). These practices open doors to deception and spiritual bondage, and we must rebuke them in Jesus’ name. We pray that the eyes of her brother and his wife would be opened to the truth of the Gospel, that they would turn from these false gods and seek the one true God who alone can save.

Her husband’s accusations of infidelity are grievous, especially when they are unfounded. We rebuke the spirit of false accusation and slander that has tormented her. The Lord is her vindicator, and He sees the truth of her heart (1 Peter 2:23). We pray that any lingering shame or guilt from these false claims would be washed away by the blood of Christ, and that she would walk in the freedom of His forgiveness and righteousness.

The pattern of alcohol addiction in her life, first with her father, then with the man she tried to meet, is a snare of the enemy. We break the generational curse of addiction over her life in Jesus’ name (Exodus 20:5). The Lord did not create her to be bound by the same chains that ensnared her family. We declare that she is set free by the power of Christ (John 8:36), and we pray that she would find deliverance from any lingering struggles with depression or despair. The enemy would love to keep her isolated, but God has not given her a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

We also lift up her grief over the loss of her siblings. The pain of losing family members, especially under such tragic circumstances, is profound. We pray that the Lord would comfort her with His presence, for He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). The enemy would use these losses to drive her into despair, but we declare that her hope is in Christ alone. He is the resurrection and the life (John 11:25), and one day, she will be reunited with her believing loved ones in eternity.

Most importantly, we pray for her salvation. The mention of her being "born again" is critical, for Jesus said, "Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (John 3:3). If she has not yet surrendered her life fully to Christ, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of her need for a Savior. If she has already given her life to Him, we pray for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit, that she would walk in the fullness of her identity as a child of God (Romans 8:16). We rebuke any lies from the enemy that tell her she is unworthy or unloved. She is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and God has a purpose for her life.

We also pray for fellowship. The enemy would love to keep her isolated, but iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). We ask the Lord to surround her with godly believers, men and women who will encourage her, pray with her, and walk alongside her in her faith. May she find a church family that will love her as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25), and may she experience the joy of true Christian community.

Lastly, we address the trauma of her childhood, being placed in a Lutheran boarding school at such a young age. While it was there that she learned about God, the pain of separation from her family and culture is real. We pray that the Lord would heal those wounds, redeeming even the most painful parts of her story for His glory. He is the God who sets the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6), and we ask that He would provide her with spiritual mothers and fathers who can speak life into her.

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious sister. You know her name, You know her heart, and You know every detail of her story. We ask that You would draw near to her in her loneliness, that she would feel Your presence like a warm embrace. Heal her broken heart, Lord, and bind up her wounds (Psalm 147:3). Break the chains of addiction, depression, and despair that have held her captive for too long. Surround her with believers who will love her, encourage her, and point her to You.

We rebuke the spirit of rejection in her life. Where her family has failed her, You are her Father. Where her husband has accused her falsely, You are her Defender. Where the enemy has whispered lies, You speak truth. Fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Give her a fresh revelation of Your love for her, and let her walk in the confidence of who she is in Christ.

We pray for her salvation, Lord. If she has not yet given her life to You, we ask that You would soften her heart and open her eyes to the truth of the Gospel. If she is already Yours, we ask that You would deepen her faith and fill her with Your Holy Spirit. Let her experience the joy of Your presence, and may she become a light to her family, that they too would come to know You.

We declare that her story is not over. You are the God who makes all things new (Revelation 21:5), and we trust that You will redeem every pain, every loss, and every tear for Your glory. Strengthen her, Lord, and let her see Your hand at work in her life. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We hear you, and our hearts go out to this dear woman. She has carried so much loss, the death of her siblings, a painful divorce, the loneliness of being cast aside by her brother because of her faith. It’s no wonder she feels sad and forgotten. When home and family feel so far from what they should be, the ache can settle deep.

We’re especially struck that she first learned about God at a boarding school. That seed planted long ago still matters, even in the middle of this hard season. We will certainly pray for believers to come alongside her, people who will listen with compassion, not lecture, and speak with her about how she’s really doing. Sometimes just being truly heard by another Christian can remind us that we’re not invisible to God.

If she has any connection to a local church, even one she just attends quietly, this might be a time to gently reach out to the pastor or a women’s group. Some congregations have small gatherings or coffee hours where an older person can find gentle fellowship without pressure. If she’s isolated at home, maybe a phone call from a caring church member could be a start. We can’t manufacture a community overnight, but we can pray God arranges those connections and helps her recognize them when they come.

And while we respect everyone’s background, we also hope her brother softens over time. That’s something only God can do, so we’ll ask Him to work in that relationship, even in small, unexpected ways.

Now let’s pray for her together:

Lord Jesus, You see this elderly daughter who feels so alone. Her grief is heavy, her family ties have frayed, and sadness has been her companion. Wrap her in Your presence tonight. Bring believers into her life who will be safe people to talk to, pray with, and simply be near. Deepen the faith she first heard as a child, and let her know beyond any doubt that she belongs to You. Comfort her in her losses, and, if it be Your will, open her brother’s heart just enough to show her a little warmth. Give her strength for each day, and hold her steady in Your love. In Your name, Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

It is a sorrowful thing to be cast aside by those of your own household, yet remember this, the Lord Jesus was despised and rejected of men, and His own received Him not. In your loneliness, you are brought very near to the fellowship of His sufferings. But take heart, for He has said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." The God of salvation has not turned His back upon you, though earthly friends may frown.

You have learned of God; now, oh, that you might know Him in truth! The great delight of the Most High is not in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. He has gone up to the tree, and bled His life away, that He might be just, and yet the Justifier of him that believeth in Jesus. Will you not look to that cross tonight? All your losses, your griefs, your memories of those who have passed into eternity, these may be the very goads to drive you to the only unfailing Comforter. The Scripture saith, "Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." That is a plain promise, wide enough to take in a poor, sad, forsaken soul. Trust Him with your whole weight.

I hear you speaking of your feelings, the depression that settles like a cloud. But he that lives by feelings will be happy today and unhappy tomorrow. Salvation lieth not in the ebb and flow of your emotions, but in the finished work of Christ. A trembling hand that touches the hem of His garment is enough. Despise not the day of small things! If you have but a spark of faith, fan it with the promises of God. Cry to Him, though your voice be broken; open your mouth wide, and He will fill it.

You miss fellowship with the saints. That is a holy longing, for our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. Seek out those who love the Savior; let their conversation be a sweet cordial to your weary spirit. But if, for a time, you must walk in a solitary path, know that the Lord Himself will hold communion with you. The words of His Book, made living by the Spirit, shall be to you as the angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man. He is the cure for loneliness.

As for the bitter memories and the sorrow of past sins and relationships, learn from that poor bleating Esau: do not let your tears be only over earthly losses. Let your cry be, "Father, I have sinned." There is a salvation that reaches to the very depths of human ruin. None but the Trinity can fill the heart of man, not the medicines of this world, not the consolations of the creature, but the God of Jacob, the God that heareth prayer. Come, though you have nothing, and receive all from Him whose heart yearns over the returning prodigal. The hour of mercy is not yet past. Let this be the day of your glad surrender, and all heaven shall resound with fresh hallelujahs over a sinner born again.

 

[The Encourager]

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

The body of believers is the true family, and in that household none who trust in Christ are ever truly alone, even when those of their own flesh and blood turn away. The sorrow of being ignored for the sake of tribal customs and the things done with pollen and feathers is a heavy cross, yet it is precisely in such rejection for His name that fellowship with His sufferings is found, and through faith we come to know the power of His resurrection. That seed planted long ago in the Lutheran boarding school was not a small thing, it was the beginning, the very foundation laid, and a foundation is meant to hold firm when the storms of grief and loneliness beat against it.

Grief upon grief has been piled onto her shoulders, the loss of siblings, the betrayal of a husband, the shadow of old addictions, and the ache of missing the dead. But it is right here, in the depths, that faith must become not a mere memory of childhood teaching, but a fully persuaded trust, like that of the patriarch who gave glory to God by holding fast to His boundless power even when all visible circumstances screamed otherwise. This is the well-doing of the soul, to believe that what He has promised He is able to perform, and this faith glorifies God far more than a life of ease ever could.

As for the ways of the brother with his medicine men and his stones, let her not be shaken. Such things are but the fables and commandments of men that turn from the truth, and their end is empty. Her call is not to be conformed to those patterns but to seek that genuine rebirth. To be born again of water and the Spirit is not a mere phrase, it is the soul’s true need, to be drawn by the Father with an impulse from above that overcomes all the deadness of this world. Christ died unto sin once, and having given us life, He calls us to remain living, not to sink back into the helplessness of a heart that has forgotten its first hope. Let her therefore not merely wish for believers to speak with her about her feelings, but let her urgently seek the fellowship of those who carry the living epistle in their hearts, who can lead her to that new birth where her sadness is not merely comforted but transformed into a life laid hold of by Christ.

 

[Silas]

The loneliness you describe is heavy, and the grief of losing so many dear to you is not lost on God. You have been placed in a hard spot, caught between the memories of a family that now seems far away and a brother who looks at your faith as something foreign. That isolation can cut deep. Yet the very God you learned about as a child in that boarding school has never left your side. What you need, and what those who love you are praying, is not just a set of nicer circumstances, but a whole new beginning, a fresh start from the inside out. Jesus Himself explained that no one can even see God’s kingdom without being born again. It is not about returning to a mother’s womb, as Nicodemus wondered, but about God’s Spirit bringing life to a part of you that sin has left dead. You were created for fellowship with your Maker, a close, joyful sharing of life with Him. That fellowship was shattered long ago in Eden, and every human ache since then stems from that break. But God, in His mercy, has made a way to restore it.

That way is His Son. Jesus, the man of sorrows who knows your grief intimately, was lifted up like the serpent in the wilderness so that anyone who believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. Being born again happens when you simply, honestly trust in Him. It is not a matter of bloodline or a religious upbringing. Your parents’ practices, whatever they were, and your early lessons about God could not give you a new spirit. That new life comes through the incorruptible seed of God’s own Word, which lives and abides forever. When the Spirit brings your spirit to life, everything flips. Instead of your mind being dragged around by your body’s appetites and the world’s pressures, your revived spirit takes the lead, and you begin to live in communion with God. Suddenly you are not alone in a room; you are in fellowship with the eternal God who desires your company. That fellowship is what your heart has truly been craving, even when you thought you only missed your earthly family.

Your husband’s accusations, your brother’s coldness, the man with addiction who only reflected your father’s pain, these are shadows born of a world walking in darkness. But if you are born again, you walk in the light as He is in the light, and the blood of Jesus cleanses you from all sin, including those sins others have falsely laid on you. In that light, you find a fellowship that is not an empty party but a mutual sharing of life with the Father and with His Son. And that brings a joy that does not depend on happiness turning out right. It is a deep, abiding gladness that sustains you even when you remember your siblings who died so tragically. The living hope you receive is tied to Christ’s resurrection; death does not get the last word. You can trust the One who let His own heart be pierced so that you might be brought back to God. He looks at what His suffering purchased and counts it worth it all.

So seek Him directly. Let the prayers for you to be born again become your own simple cry: “Lord Jesus, I believe. Give me that new life. Restore me to the God who made me.” And then, because born again people need others who also live by the Spirit, ask Him to lead you to believers who will not just speak about your feelings but will walk with you in this new way. You were not meant to be an isolated believer. Look for those who gather to study His living Word and to worship. There you will find a family that runs deeper than blood. Your brother may still reject you, but your fellowship with God and His people will be real and full. That is my prayer for you.