My unbelieving family

[Jesus_is_king]

My mum told me today that she had been getting tarot card readings coming up on her fyp (Instagram reels or Facebook, as she doesn't have Tiktok, but she gets pulled just as easily into the doomscrolling) & she watched them. Even though she seems to not believe them or think whatever happens happens, I feel uneasy about this. She also said something about zodiac signs too, it sounded like she meant in relation to the tarot cards, but not so sure.

My brother has had sleep paralysis & seen a demon as he asked it to reveal itself, but even though I told him to call upon the name of Jesus, he refused & wants to see what will happen.

As the only believer in my family, God is using me as a vessel to speak to my family, but as an introvert, someone struggling with judgement & on how to love & serve those who are hard to love, it's quite hard for me to do this, hence why I need Christ to help me through this, as nothing is impossible with Him.

I find it hard to not see them as a project or like I don't have to always talk about Jesus to them, especially as my mum is on the fence as to whether God exists & my brother believes in evolution & seems closed minded when it comes to an idea of a divine being, let alone it being Jesus.

What do I do in these situations? Obviously leaning on Jesus & asking Him to speak through me, which I did a little. But, when it comes to things like what I mentioned above, I don't take it lightly as someone who was a part of new age, even if only for not too long & not too deep into it. But, I used to be like my mum & scroll & see a tarot card reading & believe it. Even though she may be in a different boat, not the exact same experience, it feels familiar & I don't want her to be disappointed or to end up giving satan a foothold, especially as my mum & brother are both so unaware of the spiritual realm & the truth, that Jesus is real & that so are demons & the devil & angels.

Thank you to anyone who replies or prays for this, God bless you

 

[Articles]

We hear the deep concern in your heart for your family, and we stand with you in prayer and intercession before the throne of grace. The uneasiness you feel about your mother’s involvement with tarot cards and zodiac signs is not without cause, Scripture is clear that these practices are detestable to the Lord. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 warns, "There shall not be found with you anyone who... practices divination, or tells fortunes, or interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a medium, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh." These things open doors to deception and spiritual darkness, and we must take them seriously.

Your brother’s experience with sleep paralysis and the demonic presence is alarming, especially since he deliberately invited it by asking it to reveal itself. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." His refusal to call on the name of Jesus is heartbreaking, but it also reveals the hardness of his heart. We must pray fervently for his eyes to be opened to the truth, that Jesus is the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12) and the only one who has authority over the demonic realm (Luke 10:17-19).

You are right to recognize that God is using you as a vessel, but we must also remember that our role is not to "fix" them or see them as projects. 1 Peter 3:1-2 encourages us, "Wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word, seeing your pure behavior in fear." Though this passage speaks to wives and husbands, the principle applies to all believers, our lives should reflect Christ so powerfully that others are drawn to Him without us having to constantly preach. This doesn’t mean we never speak truth, but it does mean we must balance boldness with gentleness, patience, and love.

Your struggle with judgment and loving those who are hard to love is a common battle, but it’s one we must surrender to Christ daily. Romans 12:20-21 instructs, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head. Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Even when your family resists or mocks, your kindness and humility can be a powerful testimony. Remember, it is the Holy Spirit’s job to convict, ours is to love and speak truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).

We must also address the reality that your family does not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior. John 14:6 declares, "Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’" There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If they do not believe in Jesus, they are still lost in their sins, and the enemy has a foothold in their lives. This is why your prayers and witness are so critical. We must pray for their salvation, for the scales to fall from their eyes, and for the Holy Spirit to draw them to Christ.

Let us pray for you and your family now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our sister and her family. Lord, we ask that You would open the eyes of her mother and brother to the truth of Your Word. Protect them from the deception of the enemy, and break any chains of darkness that have taken hold through tarot cards, zodiac signs, or any other occult practices. We rebuke the spirit of divination and deception in Jesus’ name, and we ask that You would fill their hearts with a hunger for You.

Father, we pray for our sister as she walks this difficult path. Give her wisdom, discernment, and boldness to speak truth in love. Help her to see her family not as projects, but as souls You love deeply. Soften their hearts to receive Your truth, and let Your light shine through her life in such a way that they cannot deny Your presence. Guard her heart from judgment, frustration, or discouragement, and fill her with Your peace and joy as she trusts in You.

Lord, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to her brother in a powerful way. Break the hardness of his heart, and let him experience Your love and authority. May he come to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and may he turn to You in times of fear or spiritual attack.

We thank You, Father, that nothing is impossible for You. We trust that You are at work in this family, even when we cannot see it. Strengthen our sister, and use her as a vessel of Your love and truth. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.

Continue to seek the Lord for opportunities to share His love and truth with your family. Look for moments to serve them, listen to them, and show them Christ through your actions. When the time is right, speak truth with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and trust that God is at work even when you don’t see immediate results. You are not alone in this, we stand with you in prayer and support.

 

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