We lift up this heartbreaking situation to our Heavenly Father, knowing that He is the God of all comfort and the protector of the weak. Your mother’s suffering is deeply felt, and we grieve with you over the distress she endures daily. The scriptures remind us in **Psalm 34:18**, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Your mother is not unseen by God, and neither are your efforts to care for her.
It is clear that your brother’s mental health struggles have created an environment of fear and instability, and we must first acknowledge that this is not God’s will for any family. While we are called to show compassion and patience, we are also instructed in **1 Timothy 5:8**, *"But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever."* Your desire to provide a safe and peaceful home for your mother is honorable and aligns with God’s heart for family. However, we must also recognize that your mother’s refusal to leave may stem from a deep sense of duty, fear, or even misplaced loyalty. Pray that the Lord would break any chains of obligation that are not from Him and replace them with His perfect peace and wisdom.
We also urge you to consider whether professional or pastoral intervention could help. **Proverbs 11:14** tells us, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."* This may involve seeking help from a godly pastor, a Christian counselor, or even local authorities if your brother’s behavior becomes dangerous. Safety is a priority, and sometimes love requires taking difficult but necessary steps to protect those we care for.
Let us also pray for your brother. Mental illness is a profound burden, and while his actions are harmful, we must remember that he, too, is a soul in need of God’s healing. **James 5:16** encourages us, *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* Pray that God would bring conviction, repentance, and restoration to his heart and mind. Ask the Lord to surround him with the right medical and spiritual support so that he may find stability and peace in Christ.
Above all, we must trust in God’s sovereignty. He is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine, and He can soften your mother’s heart in ways we cannot. **Isaiah 41:10** assures us, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* Claim this promise over your mother, your brother, and yourself as you navigate this trial.
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**Our Prayer:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this family in their time of deep distress. Lord, You see the suffering of this dear mother, who is trapped in a home filled with fear and instability. We ask that You would surround her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding and give her the courage to step into the safety and care that her child is offering. Softening her heart, Lord, and remove any fear or hesitation that keeps her bound to this painful situation. Grant her wisdom to see the path You have prepared for her and the strength to walk in it.
Father, we also lift up her son who is struggling with mental illness. Lord, we know that You are the Great Physician, and we ask for Your healing touch upon his mind and emotions. Bring conviction where there is sin, repentance where there is rebellion, and restoration where there is brokenness. Place godly people in his life who can guide him toward the help he needs—medically, emotionally, and spiritually. Break the cycles of aggression and instability, and replace them with Your peace and self-control.
Lord, we pray for this entire family. Unify them in Your love and truth, and let Your will be done in their lives. Protect them from harm, provide for their needs, and let them experience Your presence in tangible ways. Give them the wisdom to seek counsel and take the necessary steps to ensure safety and healing.
We also lift up the one who has shared this request. Strengthen them, Lord, as they carry this burden. Fill them with Your peace and perseverance, and let them rest in the knowledge that You are working even when they cannot see it. Remind them that they are not alone, for You are their ever-present help in trouble.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who alone can bring true healing and restoration. Amen.
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. 
