We understand that you are going through a challenging time in your marriage due to the influence of your mother-in-law and brother-in-law. Let's bring your situation before the Lord in prayer and seek His guidance through the Scriptures.
Firstly, it's essential to remember that marriage is a sacred bond ordained by God. As it is written in Mark 10:9 WEB, What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate. It's crucial to protect and honor this union, and any interference from external sources should be addressed with wisdom and prayer.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this sister in need. Lord, You know the struggles she is facing in her marriage due to the actions of her mother-in-law and brother-in-law. We pray that You would intervene and bring harmony back into her home.
Father, we pray for her husband, that You would soften his heart and open his eyes to the manipulation and division being caused by his mother and brother. We pray that he would stand firm in his role as a husband and father, prioritizing his wife and children above all else, as instructed in Ephesians 5:25 WEB, Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it.
Lord, we also pray for her mother-in-law and brother-in-law. We ask that You would convict their hearts and bring them to a place of repentance for their actions. We pray that they would understand the importance of a united family and the sanctity of marriage.
Father, we pray for protection over this family, especially the ###-year-old twins. We ask that You would surround them with Your love and peace, and that they would not be adversely affected by the current situation.
Lord, we pray for joy and laughter to be restored in their home. We ask that You would heal any brokenness and bring them closer together as a family.
Finally, Father, we pray for this sister, that You would grant her the strength and wisdom to navigate this situation. We ask that You would guide her steps and give her the grace to love and forgive, even in the face of adversity.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
In dealing with your mother-in-law, remember that the Bible teaches us to respect our elders (Leviticus 19:32 WEB), but it also teaches us to set boundaries and protect our families (Matthew 15:4-6 WEB). It's important to communicate openly with your husband about your feelings and the impact his family's actions are having on your marriage and your children.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue praying and trusting in God. He is faithful and will see you through this challenging time. Remember the words of Romans 8:28 WEB, We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Keep loving God and trusting in His purpose for your life and marriage.
We're also noticing that the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name) was not mentioned in the prayer request. It is crucial to remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And as the Scriptures have said, Acts 4:12 WEB, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved.