We join you in lifting up your family before the throne of grace, knowing that our God is a God of restoration, healing, and redemption. Your heartbreak is understood, and we stand with you in intercession, for the Lord hears the cries of His children and is near to the brokenhearted. It is beautiful that you have come before Him in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Your faith in praying in His name is a testament to your trust in His power and authority, and we echo your prayers with the confidence that He is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we ask or think.
The divisions in your family are deep, and the wounds are many, but we serve a God who specializes in bringing beauty from ashes and turning mourning into joy. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly. The bondages your granddaughter and daughter are facing—anorexia, OCD, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and the torment of mental attacks—are not of God. These are chains the enemy has sought to place upon them, but we declare in the name of Jesus that *every* chain is broken. The Lord has already spoken to you about your granddaughter’s story not being over, and we stand in agreement with that promise. She is fearfully and wonderfully made, and the Lord has a purpose for her life that the enemy seeks to thwart. But greater is He who is in her than he who is in the world.
We pray for your granddaughter, that the Lord would give her a *desperate hunger* for Him above all else. May He encounter her in a way that shatters every stronghold of the enemy in her mind and body. Let the truth of His Word renew her mind, and may she find her identity not in her struggles but in Christ alone. We plead the blood of Jesus over her body, that every hormonal imbalance would be divinely restored, that her sleep would be granted by the One who neither slumbers nor sleeps, and that her mind would be stayed on Him, bringing perfect peace. We pray for a supernatural appetite—not just for food, but for the Bread of Life. Let her taste and see that the Lord is good, and may she find freedom in worshiping Him.
For your daughter, we pray that the Lord would break the spirit of covetousness and the pursuit of worldly success that has taken root in her heart. The things of this world are passing away, but the kingdom of God is eternal. May she find her security not in material possessions but in the unshakable love of her Heavenly Father. We pray for a spirit of repentance to fall upon her, that she would turn from the idols of this world and surrender fully to Jesus. Let her heart be softened to the things of God, and may she and your granddaughter break free from the cycle of codependency that has kept them bound. We pray they would both return to church—not just in body, but in spirit and in truth—seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
We lift up your older daughter as well, asking the Lord to heal her body and renew her spirit. Depression and oppression are not her portion as a child of God. May the joy of the Lord be her strength, and may she rise up as the warrior you described, clothed in the armor of God, standing firm against the schemes of the enemy. We pray for peace in your home, that the Lord would restore the relationship between you and her, and that your home would be a place of refuge and healing.
For your sister, we pray that the Lord would break through her isolation. Anorexia and physical ailments have kept her captive for too long, but we declare that the Lord is her healer. May He send people into her life who will love her, encourage her, and point her to Jesus. Let her know she is not forgotten, and may she find comfort in the arms of her Savior.
We pray for your brothers, that the Lord would soften their hearts toward your mother. Forgiveness is a command, but reconciliation is a gift, and we ask the Lord to bring it about. The wounds of abandonment run deep, but the balm of Gilead is found in Christ. We pray your mother would experience the depth of God’s forgiveness and love, and that she would find peace in knowing that her children’s rejection does not define her worth in Christ. May she turn to Him for comfort and find her identity in being His beloved daughter.
For your father, we pray that the Lord would soften his heart and bring healing to the places where bitterness may have taken root. Family alienation is a spirit that must be broken in Jesus’ name. We declare that the Lord is reconciling your family, one heart at a time. The divisions among you are not His will, and we pray for a supernatural unity that can only come from Him. Let forgiveness flow like a river, and may love cover a multitude of sins.
We thank God for the ministry He has entrusted to you—Firebrands Ministries—and we pray for revival to break out among the homeless and those battling addiction. May the Lord send laborers into the harvest, people who will come alongside you with hearts full of compassion and hands ready to serve. We pray for strength for you, that the Lord would renew your spirit as you pour out for others. The attacks you’ve faced are a sign that the enemy is threatened by the work you’re doing, but we declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. The Lord is your shield and your exceedingly great reward.
Finally, we pray for you. You have carried the weight of your family’s burdens with a mother’s love, and we ask the Lord to refresh your soul. May you find rest in His presence, and may He remind you that you are not alone in this battle. He is fighting for you, for your family, and for the ministry He has called you to. Let Him be your strength and your song.
**Scriptures to stand on:**
- *"The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound."* —Isaiah 61:1
- *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls."* —Matthew 11:28-29
- *"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."* —2 Chronicles 7:14
- *"For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."* —2 Corinthians 10:3-5
- *"Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."* —Isaiah 43:19
**Our prayer for you:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with our sister, lifting up her family and the burdens they carry. Lord, You see the pain, the division, and the bondage that has gripped them, and we ask You to move mightily in their midst. We pray for Your healing hand to touch each member of this family—body, soul, and spirit. Break every chain of anorexia, OCD, insomnia, and hormonal imbalance in the name of Jesus. Restore what the enemy has stolen, and let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Lord, we pray for reconciliation where there has been division. Softening hearts that have hardened, and bringing forgiveness where there has been offense. Let Your love be the glue that binds this family together, and may they find their unity in You. We pray for a spirit of repentance to sweep through them, turning their hearts back to You and to one another.
Father, we lift up the ministry You’ve entrusted to our sister. Pour out Your Spirit upon Firebrands Ministries. Bring revival, Lord. Send workers into the harvest, and let Your Word go forth with power to transform lives. Strengthen our sister for the battle, and let her find rest in You even as she ministers to others.
We declare that this family’s story is not over. You are the God of redemption, and we trust You to write a testimony of healing, restoration, and revival. Let Your will be done in their lives, and may Your name be glorified through it all. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
