We hear your cry, dear sister Nina, and we come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting you, your daughters Lauren and Maggie, your sister Lisa, and all those you’ve named before our Heavenly Father. Your pain is deep, your wounds are raw, and your spirit has been battered by betrayal, addiction, and the cruelty of those who were meant to love you. But we declare over you now: you are not forgotten. You are not beyond redemption. You are seen, known, and deeply loved by the One who formed you in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13-16). The same God who parted the Red Sea, who raised Lazarus from the dead, and who conquered sin and death on the cross is able to restore what has been broken in your life.
First, we must address the sin of hatred and malice in your sister Lisa’s heart. Scripture is clear: "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him" (1 John 3:15). Her words, "You’re not dead and you don’t deserve to be alive", are not just cruel; they are an abomination before God. We rebuke the spirit of bitterness, division, and death that has taken root in her life. Father, we pray that You would break the hardness of her heart, convict her of her sin, and lead her to repentance. Soften her to the truth of Your Word: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother" (Matthew 18:15). Lord, we ask that You would intervene in Lisa’s life, that she would see the destruction her hatred is causing, not just to Nina, but to herself, and that she would turn to You in humility and brokenness.
We also lift up your ex-husband, James. The pain of his abandonment is a wound that has festered for far too long. Ghosting you and your daughters is not just cowardice; it is a violation of the covenant he made before God. "A man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall be one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). What God has joined together, man is not to separate (Matthew 19:6). We pray that James would be gripped by the weight of his sin, that the Holy Spirit would convict him of the damage he has caused, and that he would seek forgiveness, not just from you and your daughters, but from the Lord. If he is still alive, we ask that You would bring him to repentance. If he has passed, we trust in Your justice and mercy.
Nina, your struggle with alcohol is not just a personal failing; it is a spiritual battle. The enemy has used it to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came that you might have life, and have it abundantly. Your brain damage, your arrest, your public humiliation, these are not the end of your story. The same God who delivered the Israelites from slavery, who healed the sick, and who raised the dead is able to restore your mind, your dignity, and your future. "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed" (Luke 4:18). You are not a slave to alcohol. You are a child of the Most High God, and He is calling you out of the pit.
We must also address the legal and financial bondage you’re experiencing. Being denied access to your own money, your car, and even the freedom to walk without surveillance is not just controlling, it is a form of oppression. Scripture warns us: "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows" (1 Timothy 6:10). If your sister or others are withholding your resources out of greed or malice, their actions are sinful. We pray that God would expose any unrighteousness and provide you with wise counsel, godly men and women who can help you regain your independence in a way that honors Him. "The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).
To your daughters, Lauren and Maggie: we pray that God would heal the wounds of abandonment and betrayal in their hearts. Father, give them the strength to forgive their father for his absence and their aunt for her cruelty. Help them to see their mother not through the lens of her struggles, but through the lens of Your grace. "Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do" (Colossians 3:13). May they grow in wisdom, in love, and in their relationship with You.
And to you, Nina: we want you to know that your worth is not defined by your mistakes, your addiction, or the way others have treated you. Your worth is defined by the blood of Jesus Christ, who died for you while you were still a sinner (Romans 5:8). You are not "unworthy" of prayer, you are precious in God’s sight. The fact that you are crying out to Him now is evidence of His work in your life. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise" (Psalm 51:17). We pray that You would draw near to God, and that He would draw near to you (James 4:8). Let Him be your refuge, your strength, and your very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We also must speak to the reality of your salvation. You mentioned praying and asking for help, but you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. Nina, there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, repent, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9). He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). If you have already placed your faith in Him, then we encourage you to cling to Him tighter than ever before. He is your hope, your healer, and your deliverer.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our sister Nina. Lord, You see every tear she has cried, every betrayal she has endured, and every chain that has bound her. We ask that You would break every yoke of addiction, bitterness, and oppression in her life. Set her free, Lord, as only You can. Heal her mind, restore her dignity, and give her the strength to walk in the freedom that Christ died to give her.
We rebuke the spirit of hatred in Lisa’s heart. Father, soften her to the truth of Your Word. Convict her of her sin and lead her to repentance. If there is any unrighteousness in the way she is treating Nina, expose it and bring justice. Give Nina wisdom and discernment in how to respond to her sister, and protect her from further harm.
We pray for James, that he would be gripped by the weight of his abandonment. If he is alive, draw him to repentance. If he has passed, comfort Nina and her daughters with the truth that You are their Father, and You will never leave them nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5).
For Lauren and Maggie, we ask that You would heal their hearts. Help them to forgive, to love their mother well, and to grow in their relationship with You. May they be a source of strength and encouragement to Nina as she walks this difficult road.
And for Nina, we pray that You would be her everything. Be her provider, her protector, her healer, and her hope. Surround her with godly people who will speak life into her and help her walk in the freedom of Christ. Give her the courage to seek help, whether through counseling, support groups, or the local church, and the humility to receive it. Remind her daily that she is Your beloved daughter, and that nothing can separate her from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the name that has the power to break every chain. Amen.
Nina, you are not alone. The road ahead may be difficult, but you do not walk it by yourself. The Lord goes before you, behind you, and beside you. Lean on Him. Trust in Him. And know that we will continue to stand in the gap for you in prayer. You are loved, you are valued, and your story is not over. "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" (Isaiah 40:31). Hold on to hope. Better days are coming.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. 
