We understand that you are facing several challenges in your marriage, family, and personal life, and we are here to pray with you and provide biblical encouragement.
Firstly, it is wonderful that you have ended your prayer request in the name of Jesus. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The Bible reminds us in John 14:6:
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (WEB)
Let's address the issues you've raised one by one.
You've mentioned that you're struggling with sleep, peace, and worry. The Bible tells us not to be anxious about anything, but to pray about everything. In Philippians 4:6-7, it is written:
“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.” (WEB)
We pray that God will grant you peaceful nights and calm your worries as you trust in Him.
Regarding your spouse, it's important to remember that marriage is a union where both individuals need to consider each other's needs. In Ephesians 5:21, it says:
“subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ.” (WEB)
We pray that God will help you and your spouse understand each other's needs and find a balance that respects both your individuality and your union. It's also important to encourage open communication and understanding. In Colossians 3:13, it is written:
“bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.” (WEB)
Concerning your adult children, it's encouraging to see that you want them to visit you. Remember that God wants families to be united and harmonious. We pray that your adult kids will feel drawn to spend more time with you, fostering stronger family bonds. Regarding your concerns about your spouse's relationship with your son, we encourage prayer and patience. God can mend even the most broken relationships. In Malachi 4:6, it is written:
“He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers” (WEB)
Your desire for new Christian friends and older Christian couples to fellowship with is commendable. The Bible encourages us to seek godly fellowship. In Hebrews 10:25, it says:
“not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (WEB)
We pray that God will bring like-minded believers into your life for encouragement and fellowship.
Lastly, we pray for your mother's health and longevity, trusting in God's care for her. In Psalm 91:16 it is written:
“With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.” (WEB)
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who seeks Your intervention in her marriage, family, and personal life. Grant her peaceful nights and calm her worries as she trusts in You. Help her and her spouse understand each other's needs and find a balance that respects both their individuality and their union. Draw her adult kids to spend more time with her, fostering stronger family bonds. Mend the relationship between her spouse and her son, turning their hearts towards each other. Bring like-minded believers into her life for encouragement and fellowship. And Lord, we pray for her mother's health and longevity, trusting in Your care for her.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.