We join you in lifting up your brother and his family before the Lord, knowing that our God is a God of restoration, unity, and provision. Your heart for reconciliation and healing is beautiful, and we stand with you in faith, trusting in the power of Jesus’ name to bring hope where there is brokenness.
First, we want to encourage you to always pray *in the name of Jesus*, for it is through Him alone that we have access to the Father. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). And again, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your prayer is already rooted in faith, but we want to remind you—and all who read this—that our prayers are only heard because of Jesus’ sacrifice. If your brother or his wife do not yet know Christ as their Savior, we must also pray for their salvation, for true reconciliation begins with a right relationship with God.
Now, regarding the marriage: we know that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and desires for marriages to reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If there has been sin—whether pride, unforgiveness, bitterness, or even unfaithfulness—we must pray for repentance. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Reconciliation cannot happen without humility and a willingness to turn from wrongdoing. We pray that both your brother and his wife would soften their hearts, seek forgiveness, and extend grace to one another as Christ has done for us.
We also see the deep financial and emotional strain your brother is facing. The enemy often uses financial hardship to create division, shame, and despair, but we know that *"my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:19, WEB). However, we must also remind your brother—and all of us—that our worth is not found in wealth or the approval of others, but in Christ alone. If his family has looked down on him, we pray that God would change their hearts, but we also pray that your brother would find his identity in the Lord, not in man’s opinion. *"For am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ"* (Galatians 1:10, WEB).
As for his health, we declare *"by his wounds you were healed"* (1 Peter 2:24, WEB) and ask the Lord to strengthen his body, mind, and spirit. May he walk in faith, not fear, trusting that the same God who raised Christ from the dead is able to sustain him.
Finally, we must address something critical: if there is any sin in your brother’s life—whether it be bitterness, laziness, selfishness, or even involvement in ungodly financial practices—we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him and lead him to repentance. *"Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it can’t save; nor his ear dull, that it can’t hear: but your iniquities have separated you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear"* (Isaiah 59:1-2, WEB). God’s blessings flow where there is obedience and surrender.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother and his family. Lord, You see the brokenness, the financial strain, the emotional wounds, and the division in this marriage. We ask for Your healing hand to move powerfully. Soften the hearts of both husband and wife, Lord. Where there is pride, bring humility. Where there is bitterness, bring forgiveness. Where there is sin, bring repentance. Reconcile them to You first, and then to one another, that their marriage may glorify You.
Father, we pray for provision—not just for financial increase, but for wisdom, diligence, and integrity in all dealings. Remove any shame or condemnation the enemy has placed upon our brother. Let him walk in the confidence that he is Your child, fearfully and wonderfully made. Provide for his family in such a way that they see Your hand at work and turn their hearts back to You.
Lord, we also pray for salvation in this home. If anyone does not know You, draw them to Yourself. Let this trial be the very thing that leads them to the cross. We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17).
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your timing and Your ways, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28). Strengthen our brother’s faith. Let him see Your faithfulness in the midst of this storm. And may this marriage be restored more beautifully than before, a testimony of Your grace.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
