We come before the Father with you in this heavy burden, lifting up your heart and the hearts of your ###, for we know that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Your cry reveals deep pain, injustice, and exhaustion, and we stand with you in prayer, trusting that God sees all things and will act justly. The Scriptures remind us in Proverbs 22:8, *"He who sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail."* Yet we also remember that vengeance belongs to the Lord, and He calls us to trust Him even when others act unjustly. Romans 12:19 declares, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"*
Your decision to step away from managing the resort is wise, for you cannot continue to carry a burden that was never yours alone to bear. The Lord does not call us to enable irresponsibility or to be taken advantage of by others, even family. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10, we are told, *"For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: ‘If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.’"* Your ### have left you with debts, empty accounts, and unpaid bills while still expecting to take the profits—this is not fairness, nor is it love. The Lord calls us to act with integrity, and what they are doing is not right in His sight.
Yet we must also pray for their hearts to be softened, for the Lord desires repentance and reconciliation. Ezekiel 36:26 says, *"I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh."* We ask the Father to break the hardness in their hearts, to convict them of their selfishness, and to lead them to true repentance. May they see the weight of what they have done—not just to you, but to the family and to the Lord Himself, who commands us to love one another sacrificially.
We also lift up your younger ###, whose heart has grown hard. The love of money and selfish gain can corrupt even the closest relationships, but the Lord is able to break through. Pray that she would remember the Lord’s command in Luke 12:15: *"Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."* May she see that her actions are not only hurting you but also grieving the Holy Spirit.
As for you, dear sibling in Christ, we encourage you to release this burden fully into the Lord’s hands. You have done all you can, and now it is time to trust Him to work in their hearts. Do not let bitterness take root, for Hebrews 12:15 warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Forgive them, not because they deserve it, but because Christ has forgiven you. Trust that the Lord will vindicate you in His perfect timing.
We pray now with you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your child who is weary, hurt, and seeking Your justice. Lord, You see the injustice that has been done—the empty accounts, the unpaid debts, the selfishness of these ### who have left this burden on one while still demanding their share. Father, we ask that You touch their hearts in a way that only You can. Soften the hardness within them. Let them lie awake at night until they see the truth of their actions. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and lead them to repentance. Let them understand the weight of what they have done—not just to their ###, but to You, who calls us to love one another as Christ loved us.
Lord, we ask for Your provision in this difficult season. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Meet every need, even as Your child steps back from this unfair responsibility. Give wisdom in the days ahead, and guard against bitterness or resentment. Fill this heart with Your peace, knowing that You are the righteous Judge.
We also pray for the younger ###, whose heart has grown cold. Lord, break through her hardness. Let her see that her actions are not only wrong but are driving a wedge between family. Restore her, Father, and let her turn back to what is right.
Finally, Lord, we ask for Your will to be done in all things. If there is a path to reconciliation, make it clear. If there is a need for boundaries, give strength to set them. And above all, let Your name be glorified in this situation.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is our Advocate before the Father. Amen.