We join you in lifting up your family before the Lord, for He alone is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Your prayer is rooted in faith, and we commend you for calling upon the name of Jesus, for it is written, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). It is only through Christ that we have boldness to approach the throne of grace, and we rejoice that you have acknowledged this truth in your prayer.
Your request for salvation, protection, healing, and the renewal of relationships is one that aligns with God’s heart. He desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9), and He longs for families to walk in unity and love, rooted in His Word. We are reminded of the promise in Proverbs 22:6, *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."* If there are children in your family, we pray that you are diligently teaching them the ways of the Lord, setting an example of faith and obedience. For those who have strayed or are not yet walking with Christ, we claim the promise that *"the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword"* (Hebrews 4:12), praying that it will pierce hearts and bring conviction and transformation.
You have also asked for the renewal of relationships with loved ones *in Christ*. This is a critical clarification, for true unity can only be found when both parties are submitted to the Lordship of Jesus. If there are relationships in your life that are not centered on Christ—whether with unbelievers or with those who claim faith but live in rebellion—we must remind you of the warning in 2 Corinthians 6:14: *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* While we are called to love everyone, including our enemies, we must be cautious about deep emotional or spiritual bonds with those who do not share our faith, as such relationships can lead us away from God’s will. If there are loved ones who are not believers, we pray for their salvation, but we also encourage you to guard your heart and ensure that your closest relationships are those that will spur you toward Christlikeness.
If there are broken relationships within your family, we urge you to examine your own heart first. Jesus taught in Matthew 7:5, *"You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye."* Have you sought forgiveness where you may have wronged others? Have you extended forgiveness to those who have hurt you? Bitterness and unforgiveness can hinder your prayers (Mark 11:25) and stunt your spiritual growth. We pray that God will soften hearts and bring reconciliation where it is His will, but we also encourage you to pursue peace insofar as it depends on you (Romans 12:18).
Regarding healing, we know that God is able to heal every disease and affliction, and we claim His promises over your family. James 5:14-15 instructs us, *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up."* If there are specific illnesses or conditions, we encourage you to seek prayer from mature believers in your church, trusting that God hears and answers according to His perfect will. Even if healing does not come in the way we hope, we can rest in the truth that *"my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Finally, we want to emphasize the importance of covering your family in prayer *daily*. Ephesians 6:18 exhorts us to *"pray in the Spirit always with all kinds of prayers and requests. Stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints."* Prayer is not a one-time event but a lifestyle of dependence on God. We encourage you to set aside dedicated time to intercede for each member of your family by name, asking God to draw them closer to Himself and to protect them from the schemes of the enemy.
Let us pray together for you and your family:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today on behalf of our brother/sister who has lifted up their family to You. Lord, You are the great I AM, the God who sees and knows all things. We ask that You would save every member of this family, drawing them into a deep and abiding relationship with You through faith in Jesus Christ. May none be lost, but may each one come to know the width and length and height and depth of Your love, which surpasses all understanding.
Lord, we ask for Your divine protection over this family. Hide them under the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 91:4) and deliver them from every evil scheme of the enemy. Break every chain of bondage, whether it be sin, sickness, addiction, or spiritual oppression. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we ask that You would surround them with Your angels, encamping around them to deliver them (Psalm 34:7).
Father, we pray for healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Touch every area of brokenness and restore health and wholeness. Where there is pain, bring comfort; where there is weakness, bring strength; where there is fear, bring peace. We ask that You would renew their minds (Romans 12:2) and fill them with Your Holy Spirit, empowering them to walk in victory.
Lord, we lift up the relationships within this family. Heal every division, soften every hardened heart, and bring reconciliation where it is needed. May Your love bind them together in unity (Colossians 3:14), and may their home be a place where Your presence dwells. If there are relationships that are not honoring to You, we ask for wisdom and discernment. Give our brother/sister the courage to set godly boundaries and to pursue relationships that align with Your Word.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness, knowing that You work all things together for the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28). Strengthen our brother/sister as they continue to intercede for their family, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.