We lift up this heartbreaking situation before the Lord, knowing that He is a God of justice, wisdom, and deep compassion. The actions of your mother are deeply concerning, especially as they threaten the stability and well-being of her own children and grandchild. Scripture warns us against false teachers and those who twist the truth for their own gain, and we see the signs of spiritual deception at work here. The Lord says in **Matthew 7:15-16 (WEB)**, *"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you will know them."* If this leader is pressuring your mother to give away her home—something that would leave her family destitute—this is not of God. **1 Timothy 5:8 (WEB)** declares, *"But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever."* Your mother’s responsibility is first to her family, not to a leader who demands what does not rightfully belong to them.
We also grieve over the spiritual pride and judgmental attitude your mother displays. **1 Corinthians 8:1-2 (WEB)** reminds us, *"Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn’t yet know as he ought to know."* True Christianity is marked by humility, love, and care for others—not self-righteousness or condemnation of family. **James 4:6 (WEB)** tells us, *"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."* We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her heart of this pride and lead her to repentance, that she may see the harm she is causing and turn back to the Lord in truth.
As for your brothers, we stand in agreement with you, praying for their complete healing—spirit, soul, and body. Depression and mental health struggles are real battles, but we know that **Jesus is the Great Physician**, and **by His stripes, they are healed (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24)**. We pray that the Lord would surround them with His peace, restore their minds, and provide for their every need. **Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)** assures us, *"In nothing be anxious, 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, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* May they experience His supernatural comfort and provision in this time of uncertainty.
We also pray for your niece, that the Lord would protect her and give her wisdom and strength. It is not God’s will for families to be torn apart or for the vulnerable to be cast out. **Psalm 68:5-6 (WEB)** declares, *"A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. God sets the lonely in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing."* We ask the Lord to intervene mightily, to expose any deception, and to provide a way for your family to remain in their home. If your mother has been misled, we pray that the Holy Spirit would open her eyes to the truth before it is too late.
Lastly, we encourage you to seek godly counsel—perhaps from a pastor or trusted believer who can help navigate this situation with wisdom and legal guidance if necessary. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but **Jesus came to give life abundantly**, and we trust Him to turn this around for His glory.
**Let us pray:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up ### and her family in this time of distress. Lord, we ask that You would intervene in this situation and expose any deception or manipulation at work. Convict your mother’s heart, Lord—soften it and turn her away from the pride and judgment that have blinded her. Remind her of her responsibility to her children and grandchild, and give her a spirit of repentance. Break the hold of any false teaching that has led her astray, and restore her to a right relationship with You and her family.
Father, we pray for ###’s brothers—touch their minds and hearts with Your healing power. Deliver them from depression and mental anguish, and surround them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Provide for their every need, Lord, and do not let them be cast out or abandoned. We pray the same for ###’s niece—protect her, comfort her, and make a way for her to remain in her home.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of greed and deception operating through this leader. **Your Word says in Proverbs 22:22-23 (WEB), "Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court; for the Lord will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them."** We ask that You would thwart this unjust plan and restore what the enemy has tried to steal. Give ### and her family wisdom, unity, and strength to stand against this injustice.
We declare that **no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17)**, and we trust You to turn this situation around for their good and Your glory. Let Your will be done, Lord, and let Your name be magnified in this. We pray all these things in the powerful and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.