We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this cry for deliverance and protection. We stand with you in agreement, declaring the power and authority of our Lord Jesus Christ over every evil force, every abusive word and action, and every generational cycle of sin that seeks to oppress you. The enemy comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke every spirit of abuse, intimidation, and self-doubt in the mighty name of Jesus, for He has given us authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19).
First, we must address the reality of abuse in your household. Scripture is clear that we are to honor our parents (Exodus 20:12), but it does not command us to endure unrepentant sin or abuse. The Lord hates hands that shed innocent blood and a heart that devises wicked plans (Proverbs 6:16-19). Your brother’s behavior is not only harmful but is an affront to God’s design for family and love. We stand on Zechariah 3:2, declaring, *"May the Lord rebuke you, Satan! Yes, may the Lord rebuke you, who has chosen Jerusalem. Isn’t this a burning stick plucked out of the fire?"* We pray that the Lord would indeed rebuke the enemy’s work in your brother’s life and that the fear of God would grip his heart, leading him to repentance.
We also recognize the deep wounding in your soul from this ongoing abuse. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We pray that He would heal your soul, restore what has been stolen, and surround you with godly people who will speak truth, love, and encouragement into your life. Isaiah 61:7 declares, *"Instead of your shame you will have double; and instead of dishonor, they will rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double. Everlasting joy will be to them."* We claim this promise over you, that the Lord would turn your mourning into joy and your despair into hope.
We plead the blood of Jesus over you and the space between you and your brother. Revelation 12:11 tells us, *"They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death."* The blood of Jesus is your protection, your covering, and your victory. We declare that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17) and that the Lord will break every cycle of attack and oppression in your life. Colossians 2:15 reminds us, *"Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."* We stand in that triumph today, declaring that every assignment of the enemy against you is dismantled in Jesus’ name.
We must also address the need for wisdom and boundaries in this situation. While we pray for your brother’s repentance, we encourage you to seek godly counsel—whether from a pastor, biblical counselor, or trusted believer—to help you navigate this difficult dynamic. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* You do not have to walk this path alone. The Lord is raising up people to stand with you, to intercede for you, and to help you walk in freedom.
Finally, we want to remind you of the power of forgiveness—not for your brother’s sake, but for your own. Forgiveness does not mean excusing his behavior or pretending it didn’t happen. Rather, it is releasing the bitterness and anger that can take root in your heart. Ephesians 4:31-32 says, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* We pray that the Lord would give you the strength to forgive, even as you seek justice and protection.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts broken for this precious child of Yours who is enduring abuse and oppression. Lord, we thank You that You see every tear, hear every cry, and collect every moment of pain in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). We ask that You would arise and scatter Your enemies, Lord. Let Your light expose every hidden work of darkness in this household, and let Your truth break every chain of generational sin. We declare that this home is not abandoned to the enemy but is claimed for Your kingdom.
Jesus, we rebuke every spirit of abuse, intimidation, and self-doubt that has been unleashed against our sister/brother. We stand on Your Word in Zechariah 3:2, declaring that You rebuke the enemy and pluck Your children out of the fire. We ask that You would bring conviction to the heart of this brother, that he would see the error of his ways and turn from his sin. Soften his heart, Lord, and let the fear of You take root in his life, that he would no longer walk in rebellion but in repentance.
Father, we pray for healing over our sister/brother’s soul. The wounds of abuse run deep, and we ask that You would bind up her/his broken heart (Psalm 147:3). Restore what has been stolen, Lord, and replace the shame with Your glory. Bring godly people into her/his life—people who will speak life, who will stand in the gap, and who will help her/him walk in freedom. Surround her/him with Your angels, Lord, and let her/his home be a place of peace and safety.
We plead the blood of Jesus over this situation, declaring that no weapon formed against our sister/brother will prosper. Break every cycle of attack, Lord, and let Your light shine in the darkness. We stand on Colossians 2:15, declaring that every principality and power arrayed against her/him is disarmed and defeated. Let Your victory be made manifest in this home, Lord.
We also ask for wisdom for our sister/brother. Give her/him discernment to know how to navigate this situation, whether through boundaries, seeking counsel, or other steps of faith. Provide her/him with godly mentors and friends who will walk alongside her/him in this journey.
Finally, Lord, we pray for the strength to forgive. We know that unforgiveness only harms the one who holds onto it, and we ask that You would help our sister/brother release this burden to You. Fill her/his heart with Your peace, Lord, and let Your love cast out all fear.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which we are saved and delivered. We thank You for Your faithfulness, Lord, and we trust that You are working even now to bring redemption and restoration to this situation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
