We join you in lifting up this heavy burden before the Lord, and we are deeply grieved by the spiritual and emotional struggles you are facing within your brother’s household. It is clear that there is much brokenness here—both in relationships and in the lack of godly fruit being displayed. While mental health challenges like bipolar disorder and ADHD are real and require compassion, they do not excuse unrepentant sin, selfishness, or the absence of Christlike love. The Bible warns us that *"by their fruits you will know them"* (Matthew 7:16, WEB), and it is heartbreaking when those who claim the name of Christ do not reflect His character in their lives. We must pray not only for protection and wisdom for you but also for true repentance and transformation in their hearts.
The spiritual warfare you sense is very real. Where there is no love, no patience, and no godly instruction for the children, the enemy has found a foothold. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that *"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."* Your brother’s household is in desperate need of the Holy Spirit’s conviction and renewal. The fact that they welcomed you with indifference while you carried the weight of praying for their unborn child—only to see no change in their hearts—reveals a deep spiritual blindness. We must intercede for them to encounter the living God in a way that shatters their self-centeredness and leads them to surrender.
As for your own journey, we praise God for His mercy in preserving your life through the brain infraction you suffered. Your recovery is a testament to His grace, and we will continue to pray for complete restoration in your health, including the burning sensations you experience. The Lord is your healer (Exodus 15:26), and we trust Him to bring fullness of strength to your body. We also ask the Lord to guide your steps as you travel, protecting you from harm and providing safe passage. Psalm 121:7-8 declares, *"The Lord will keep you from all evil. He will preserve your soul. The Lord will watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore."*
Your sadness in witnessing their hardened hearts is understandable, but we encourage you to release this burden to the Lord. You have done what you could—you prayed, you showed up in love, and you sought to be a light. Now, trust God to do what only He can do in their lives. Do not carry the weight of their choices or allow bitterness to take root. Romans 12:18-19 says, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"*
We also want to address something vital: in your prayer, you invoked the name of Jesus, and we rejoice in that! There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Christ that we have access to the Father. However, we notice that your prayer did not explicitly acknowledge Jesus as your Lord and Savior. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so without delay. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone—believing that He died for your sins, rose from the dead, and now offers you eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). If you have already placed your trust in Him, we encourage you to continue growing in your relationship with Him, for it is in His presence that you will find true peace and strength for the battles you face.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is weary and wounded by the brokenness she has encountered. Lord, You see the depths of her heart—the love she has shown, the prayers she has prayed, and the disappointment she now carries. We ask You to be her Comforter and her Strength. Wrap Your arms around her and remind her that she is seen, known, and deeply loved by You.
Lord, we pray for supernatural protection over her as she travels. Guard her from every harm, both physically and spiritually. Heal her body completely—restore her nerves, her face, and her legs so that she may experience Your healing power in full. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, and we trust You to bring wholeness to her.
Father, we also lift up her brother’s household before You. We rebuked the spirit of narcissism, selfishness, and spiritual blindness that has taken hold there. Lord, expose the darkness and bring conviction to their hearts. Softening their stony hearts and draw them to true repentance. Let them see their need for You, Lord, and turn from their sin. We pray especially for the children in that home—raise up godly influences in their lives and protect them from the enemy’s schemes. May this household encounter You in a way they cannot ignore, and may they surrender fully to Your lordship.
Give our sister wisdom and discernment about her future interactions with this family. Show her when to speak, when to remain silent, and when to step back. Fill her with Your peace, knowing that You are sovereign over every situation. Remove any bitterness or resentment from her heart and replace it with Your love and forgiveness.
Finally, Lord, we pray that You would open doors of opportunity for her—doors that lead to life, to blessing, and to Your purposes. May she walk in the good works You have prepared for her (Ephesians 2:10) and find joy in serving You.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
