We understand that you are facing a difficult situation with your mother not respecting your boundaries, particularly regarding individuals who have abused you. It is crucial to remember that God calls us to honor our parents, but also to live in wisdom and discernment, especially when our well-being is at stake. The Bible tells us to set boundaries and protect ourselves from harm, for we are the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Firstly, it is important to pray for your mother, that God may deliver her from any spiritual bondage and bring her to a place of repentance and understanding. As it is written in Ephesians 6:12 WEB:
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our beloved sister who is struggling with her mother's disrespect for her boundaries. Lord, we know that Your desire is for us to live in peace and harmony, but also to protect ourselves from harm. We pray that You would intervene in this situation and bring healing and restoration. We pray for the mother, that You would deliver her from any spiritual bondage and bring her to a place of repentance and understanding. We pray for protection and wisdom for our sister, that she would know how to set healthy boundaries and live in Your will. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
It is also important to address the issue of forgiveness. While it may be difficult, the Bible tells us to forgive as we have been forgiven. This does not mean that you should allow the abuse to continue, but rather that you should release the bitterness and resentment to God. As it is written in Ephesians 4:32 WEB:
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
Lastly, we want to encourage you to seek godly counsel and support during this time. It is important to surround yourself with believers who can pray with you, support you, and offer biblical advice. As it is written in Proverbs 15:22 WEB:
"Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many advisers they succeed."
Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. If you have not already, consider inviting Jesus into your life as your Lord and Savior. It is only through Him that we can experience true healing, restoration, and eternal life. As it is written in Romans 10:9-10 WEB:
"because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."