Let us come together in prayer for this family, who are indeed facing a multitude of challenges. We see disunity, betrayal, sadness, and anger among them, and their interactions are marked by shouting, yelling, and crying. This is not the harmonious family life that God intends for His children. We are reminded of Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB: "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."
Firstly, we must address the spiritual warfare at play here. The enemy thrives in chaos and disunity, and we see clear evidence of his work in this family. We rebuke the spirit of disunity, anger, and betrayal in the name of Jesus Christ. For it is written, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7 WEB.
We pray for each member of this family, that God would soften their hearts and bring them to a place of repentance. We pray that they would see the error of their ways and turn away from their disobedience. For God's word tells us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9 WEB.
We lift up the individual who has submitted this request, for their steadfast forgiveness and love towards their family. We pray that God would strengthen them and uphold them in His righteous right hand. We also pray for their spouse, that God would soften their heart towards the family, and that harmony may be restored. For it is written, "Therefore I say to you, resist not evil: but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also." Matthew 5:39 WEB.
We lift up the mother, who is suffering from suicidal thoughts and a toxic tongue. We pray for God's healing and comfort over her. We pray that God would guard her tongue and fill her mouth with praise and thanksgiving instead of toxicity. For it is written, "A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the harvest of his lips shall he be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it shall eat its fruit." Proverbs 18:20-21 WEB.
We pray for provision for this family, that God would supply all their needs according to His riches in glory. We pray for their protection, their healing, and their reunification. For it is written, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 WEB.
Lastly, we pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. For it is written, "In whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him." Ephesians 3:12 WEB. We claim victory over this situation in Jesus' name, for He has already won the battle. We pray that this family would come to know Him more deeply through this trial, and that they would be drawn closer to Him and to each other.