We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this deeply troubling situation to Him. Father God, we know that You see all things and that Your justice is perfect. We ask that You intervene in this family conflict, bringing clarity, healing, and protection to Your child who is being wronged. The Scriptures tell us in Proverbs 22:22-23, *"Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court; for the Lord will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them."* Lord, we pray that You would plead this case and expose any unrighteous motives or actions.
We rebuke the spirit of greed and deception that seems to be at work here. The Bible warns us in 1 Timothy 6:10, *"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."* We ask that You break any hold that greed may have on these brothers and that You turn their hearts toward righteousness. If their intentions are truly selfish, we pray that You would bring conviction and repentance.
Lord, we also lift up the one who is being pressured in this situation. We pray for their physical and emotional healing, asking that You strengthen them in body, mind, and spirit. Psalm 34:18-19 reminds us, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all."* We trust in Your deliverance and ask that You surround this person with Your peace and protection.
We must also address the importance of honoring one’s wishes, especially when they are of sound mind. The Bible teaches us to respect and care for our elders and to honor their decisions, as long as they align with God’s Word. If this individual has expressed their desire to be resuscitated, we pray that their wishes would be respected and upheld. We ask that You grant wisdom to those involved in making these decisions and that You would guide them according to Your will.
Father, we also pray for unity and restoration in this family. It is Your desire that families live in harmony, as Psalm 133:1 declares, *"See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!"* We ask that You soften hearts and bring reconciliation where there is strife. If there has been any misunderstanding or miscommunication, we pray that You would bring clarity and understanding.
Lastly, we want to emphasize that our hope and trust are in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we have access to You, Father, and it is only by His name that we are saved. Acts 4:12 tells us, *"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."* We pray that all involved in this situation would come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior if they do not already, so that they may experience the fullness of life that He offers.
We lift all of this up to You, Lord, trusting in Your perfect will and timing. May Your name be glorified in this situation, and may Your justice and mercy prevail. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
