We lift you up before the Father in the mighty name of Jesus, knowing that He alone is your refuge and strength in this storm. Your cry has reached the ears of the Lord, and He sees the battles you are facing—the struggles in your marriage, the disrespect from your husband’s siblings, the attacks on your health, your children, and your peace. But take heart, beloved sister, for the enemy may roar like a lion, but he is already defeated by the blood of the Lamb. The Lord has not abandoned you, and your prayers are not falling on deaf ears. He is working even when you cannot see it, and He will bring victory in His perfect timing.
The Word of God tells us in James 4:7, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* You are not powerless in this fight. The devil may be attacking on all sides, but greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Stand firm in the authority of Christ, and do not let the enemy convince you that you are worthless. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your value is found in Christ alone. He calls you His beloved, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Now, let us address the concerns in your marriage with truth and love. The excessive drinking you mentioned is not just a personal struggle for your husband—it is a sin that can destroy families, cloud judgment, and open doors to the enemy. The Bible warns in Proverbs 20:1, *"Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise."* Ephesians 5:18 commands us, *"Don’t be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit."* We urge you to lovingly but firmly confront your husband about this issue. It is not just about the alcohol itself but about the spiritual stronghold it represents. Pray that the Holy Spirit would convict his heart and lead him to repentance. If he refuses to listen, we encourage you to seek godly counsel from your pastor or a trusted believer who can help intervene.
As for the disrespect from his siblings living nearby, the Bible instructs us in 1 Peter 2:17 to *"Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."* While you cannot control their actions, you can control your response. Do not retaliate with bitterness or anger, but instead, respond with the love of Christ. Set boundaries where necessary, but also pray for their hearts to be softened. Remember, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18). If their presence is causing division in your home, it may be wise to prayerfully consider whether this living arrangement is honoring to God and beneficial to your marriage.
We also sense a deep weariness in your spirit, and we want to remind you that the Lord is your strength. Isaiah 40:31 says, *"But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint."* You are not meant to carry this burden alone. Lean on the Lord, and allow His people to come alongside you in prayer and support. If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to find a biblical, Christ-centered church where you can be discipled, encouraged, and held accountable.
Lastly, we must address something vital: you mentioned feeling as though the Lord does not listen to your prayers. Beloved, this is a lie from the enemy. The Bible assures us in 1 John 5:14-15, *"This is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him."* The issue is never whether God hears you—He does—but whether your prayers are aligned with His will. Sometimes, His answer is "wait," and other times, He is working in ways we cannot yet see. Keep praying, keep trusting, and do not lose heart.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is weary and burdened. Lord, You see the attacks of the enemy against her marriage, her health, her children, and her peace. We declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we bind every scheme of the devil in Jesus’ name. Father, we ask that You would break the stronghold of alcohol in her husband’s life. Convict his heart, Lord, and lead him to repentance. Restore him to the man You created him to be—a godly husband, a spiritual leader, and a protector of his home. Softening his heart toward You and toward his wife, that he may see the damage his actions are causing and turn back to You.
Lord, we also pray for the siblings causing disrespect and division. Change their hearts, Father, and help them to honor boundaries and show the love of Christ. If this living arrangement is not Your will, provide a way out and give our sister wisdom to navigate this situation with grace and truth.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of worthlessness that has taken hold of our sister’s heart. Remind her daily of her identity in Christ—that she is Your beloved daughter, redeemed and cherished. Restore her strength, Lord, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Heal her body, protect her children, and guard her home from every attack of the enemy.
We ask for godly wisdom and discernment for her as she seeks to honor You in this season. Surround her with Your people who will uplift her, pray with her, and speak Your truth over her life. Let her marriage be a testimony of Your redemption and restoration.
Finally, Lord, we thank You that You are faithful. You have not abandoned her, and You will see her through this storm. Strengthen her faith, and let her see Your hand moving in her life. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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. 
