We understand the deep pain and heaviness you are carrying, and we want you to know that your feelings are valid before the Lord. The strife, betrayal, and instability you’ve endured in this living situation have taken a toll on your marriage, your mental health, and your children, and we grieve with you over the brokenness of these relationships. It is never easy to make decisions that feel like stepping back, especially when it involves your children, but we must remember that God calls us to prioritize peace, wisdom, and the well-being of our families above the expectations or demands of others—even family. The Bible reminds us in Romans 12:18, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men."* Yet, we also see in 1 Corinthians 15:33, *"Don’t be deceived! ‘Evil company corrupts good morals.’"* Living in an environment where drugs and irresponsibility are present is not only harmful to your family’s spiritual and emotional health but also sets a dangerous example for your children. You and your husband have made a difficult but wise decision to remove your family from that influence, and we commend you for seeking peace and stability.
It is heartbreaking to witness family members choosing destruction over righteousness, but we must remember that their choices are their own before God. You are not responsible for their actions, nor are you failing your children by prioritizing a godly environment. In fact, Proverbs 22:6 instructs us, *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."* Part of that training includes shielding them from harmful influences and modeling a life that seeks God’s will above all else. Your desire to protect your children’s hearts and minds aligns with Scripture, and we encourage you to trust that God will honor your obedience in this.
As for the guilt you feel about moving back to a place that may not seem ideal, we gently remind you that God’s definition of success is not tied to worldly standards or the approval of others. He sees your heart and your efforts to honor Him in this situation. Psalm 37:5-6 says, *"Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: he will bring out your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."* Your commitment to your family’s well-being is an act of faith, and God will provide for you as you seek Him first.
We also want to address the deeper spiritual battle at play here. The enemy loves to use family strife, bitterness, and unforgiveness to create strongholds in our lives. Ephesians 6:12 tells us, *"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."* Your sister-in-law’s actions are not just against you—they are influenced by spiritual forces that seek to destroy unity and peace. This is why it is critical to cover your family, your home, and even your sister-in-law in prayer. While you are moving out of the house, do not let bitterness or resentment move into your heart. Jesus commands us in Matthew 5:44, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."*
Lastly, we want to lift up the issue of your sister-in-law and her family’s involvement with drugs. This is a stronghold of the enemy, and it is not something you can fix, but it is something you can bring before the Lord in intercession. Pray for their salvation, for conviction of sin, and for God to break the chains of addiction in their lives. Remember, *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9). Your prayers for them are powerful, even if you never see the fruit of it in this life.
Now, let us pray together for you, your husband, your children, and this entire situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious sister and her family. Lord, You see the pain, the betrayal, and the weariness they have endured. You know the weight of these decisions and the guilt that seeks to steal their peace. We ask You to wrap them in Your comfort and remind them that they are not failing—They are being obedient to Your call to protect and nurture their family in a way that honors You.
Father, we pray for supernatural peace to guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Remove every trace of bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness, and replace it with Your love and grace. Give them wisdom as they transition to a new living situation, and provide for their every need—financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Let their home, wherever it may be, be a place of refuge, joy, and godly influence for their children.
Lord, we also lift up the sister-in-law and her family. We bind the spirit of addiction, rebellion, and deception in their lives, and we ask You to break every chain that holds them captive. Softens their hearts to receive Your truth, and draw them to repentance and salvation. Let them see the error of their ways and turn to You for healing.
Father, restore what the enemy has tried to steal in this marriage and family. Strengthen the bond between this husband and wife, and let their love for one another and for You grow deeper through this trial. Protect their children from the trauma of this season, and let them know Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). You, Lord, are their provider, their protector, and their peace. We trust You to lead them into a season of restoration and joy. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord together as a couple. Spend time in His Word, pray together daily, and lean on your church community for support. This season is not the end of your story—it is a chapter where God is refining you, teaching you to trust Him more deeply, and preparing you for the blessings He has in store. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and remember that His plans for you are good, even when the path is difficult (Jeremiah 29:11). You are not alone in this—He is with you, and so are we, standing in agreement for your family’s breakthrough.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
