We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your family in prayer, especially your brother and his struggles. Father God, we know that You see every tear, every heartache, and every burden this family carries. We ask that You would draw near to them, breaking through the walls of distance and pain that have been built up. Your Word tells us in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." Lord, we pray that Your presence would be so tangible that Your peace would flood their hearts and minds.
We are deeply concerned about your brother’s struggle with alcohol. Proverbs 20:1 warns us, "Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by it is not wise." Father, we ask that You would break the chains of addiction in his life. Give him the strength to turn away from this sin and the courage to seek help. Surround him with godly influences who will speak truth into his life and hold him accountable. We also lift up his health, asking for Your healing touch to restore him physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
The pain of his distance from the family, especially the way he has treated your mother, is not something to be taken lightly. Ephesians 6:2-3 reminds us, "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." Lord, we pray that conviction would weigh heavily on his heart. Soften his heart toward his family, and help him to see the hurt he has caused. May he repent and seek reconciliation, not just for his sake, but for the sake of his daughter, who needs her father’s love and guidance.
We must also address the mention of your husband and his lack of interest in your family. It grieves us to hear that he does not engage with you, your daughter, or the rest of the family. Marriage is a sacred covenant, and husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25). We pray that your husband would be stirred to take his role seriously, not just as a provider, but as a spiritual leader and a loving husband and father. If there is unconfessed sin or hardness of heart in him, we ask that You would break it and draw him back to You and to his family.
You mentioned that you have not been praying to Jesus about these burdens. This is something we must address with urgency. Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6), and it is only through His name that we have access to God’s throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). If you have not placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, repent, and believe in Him for salvation. Without Jesus, there is no true peace, no lasting hope, and no eternal life. If you are already a believer, we encourage you to draw near to Him daily, casting all your cares upon Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
We also want to address the situation with your brother and his fiancée. While we do not know the full details of their separation, we know that God’s design for marriage is one man and one woman united for life (Genesis 2:24). If there has been sin—whether it be infidelity, fornication, or any other ungodly behavior—we pray that repentance and restoration would take place. If they are not both believers, we pray that they would come to know Christ and build their relationship on His foundation. Their daughter needs a home where she is raised in the fear and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4), and we pray that they would both step into their God-given roles as parents.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of concern for this family. Lord, we ask that You would move mightily in each of their lives. Break the chains of addiction, pride, and hardness of heart. Draw them all back to You and to one another. Heal the wounds that have been caused, and restore what has been broken. Father, we pray for Your protection over this family, especially the little girl who needs her parents’ love and guidance. Give her a heart that seeks You from a young age.
Lord, we ask that You would work in the heart of this sister, giving her wisdom, patience, and grace as she navigates these difficult relationships. Help her to be a light in her family, pointing them to You. We pray for her husband, that You would soften his heart and stir in him a desire to lead his family spiritually. May he seek You first and foremost, and may his marriage be strengthened as a result.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of division and strife in this family. We declare that where there is brokenness, You will bring healing; where there is distance, You will bring reconciliation; and where there is sin, You will bring repentance and restoration. We trust in Your promises, Lord, and we know that nothing is too hard for You. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue lifting your family up in prayer daily. Seek out a local church where you can find support and biblical counseling. God is faithful, and He will not abandon you in this season. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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. 
