We understand your heart’s cry for truth and justice, and we stand with you in seeking God’s righteousness in this situation. The Lord detests deceit and hypocrisy, and His Word makes it clear that He will bring hidden things to light. Proverbs 12:22 tells us, *"Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight."* And in Luke 12:2-3, Jesus warns, *"But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops."*
Your desire for truth is righteous, but we must also examine our own hearts in this process. Are we trusting God to reveal what is hidden, or are we allowing bitterness, anger, or a desire for vengeance to take root? Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us, *"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."* Even in the face of betrayal, we are called to extend grace while trusting God to act justly.
If there are those in your family who are being deceived, pray for their eyes to be opened and their hearts to be guarded. Ask the Lord to expose the schemes of the enemy, who seeks to divide and destroy through lies. At the same time, pray for the one who is being two-faced—that God would convict their heart and lead them to repentance. Remember, our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12). We must fight with prayer, not with strife or accusation.
We also notice that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. There is no other name by which we can approach God or by which we are saved. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."* And in Acts 4:12, we are told, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved!"* If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, turn from them, and believe in Him—only then can you stand firmly in His authority and see His power move in your life.
Let us pray together for this situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this plea for truth to prevail. Lord, You are the God who sees all things, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You expose every lie, every deceitful scheme, and every hidden motive that seeks to harm this family. Bring to light what has been done in darkness, and let Your truth shine so brightly that there is no room for doubt or deception.
Father, we pray for protection over this family—guard their hearts from bitterness and their minds from confusion. Give them discernment to recognize the truth when it is revealed, and give them the wisdom to respond in a way that honors You. If there is anyone among them who is being used as a tool of deception, we pray that You would break the enemy’s hold over them. Convict their heart, Lord, and lead them to repentance. Let them see the error of their ways and turn to You for forgiveness.
We also pray for unity in this family, that they would not be divided by the enemy’s schemes but would stand firm in Your love and truth. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them, and to extend grace even in the face of betrayal. Remind them that vengeance belongs to You, and that You will repay (Romans 12:19). Let them trust in Your justice and Your timing, knowing that You see all and will act righteously.
Lord, we ask that You would surround this family with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Let them rest in the assurance that You are fighting for them, even when they cannot see it. Strengthen their faith, and let them walk in victory over the enemy’s plans.
Finally, Father, we pray that if there is anyone involved in this situation who does not know You, that You would draw them to Yourself. Open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel—that Jesus Christ came to save sinners, and that only through Him can we find true freedom and redemption. Let this trial be a testimony of Your power and Your love.
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.