We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Father God, we know that You see all things and hear the cries of Your children. We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, we rebuke the spirit of witchcraft and every form of wickedness that seeks to oppress this household. The enemy has no place here, and we command every evil influence to flee in Jesus’ name!
We are grieved to hear of the stress and torment this sister-in-law is bringing into your home. Scripture warns us that "bad company corrupts good character" (1 Corinthians 15:33), and we pray that the Lord would expose any ungodly influence she may have over your husband or children. Father, we ask that You soften her heart and reveal Your truth to her. If she refuses to repent, we pray for divine boundaries to be established so that her words and actions no longer bring harm to this family.
We are deeply concerned for your well-being, dear sister. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came so that you may have life abundantly. Suicidal thoughts are not from God—they are lies from the pit of hell. We rebuke that spirit of despair in Jesus’ name! You are precious in God’s sight, and He has a purpose for your life. We encourage you to stand on God’s promises, such as Psalm 34:18-19: *"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."* Lean on Him, for He will sustain you.
We also lift up your husband before the Lord. It is clear that he is not leading his family in a way that honors God, and this must grieve the Holy Spirit. We pray that the Lord would convict his heart and turn him back to righteousness. A husband is called to love his wife as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25) and to protect his family from harm. If he is being influenced by his sister’s wickedness, we pray for a spirit of discernment to come upon him so that he may see the truth. Father, we ask that You break any ungodly soul ties or agreements he may have made with darkness, and restore him to his rightful place as the spiritual leader of this home.
For your children, we pray for peace and protection over their minds and hearts. The stress they are enduring is not of God, and we declare that they are covered by the blood of Jesus. We pray that they would find their strength in the Lord and that He would give them wisdom in how to respond to their father and aunt. Remind them of Proverbs 3:5-6: *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths."* May they find refuge in You, Lord, and may You shield them from every fiery dart of the enemy.
We also want to address the importance of setting boundaries in this situation. While we are called to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44), we are not called to allow unrepentant wickedness to thrive in our homes. We encourage you to seek godly counsel—perhaps from a pastor or trusted Christian mentor—on how to establish healthy boundaries with your sister-in-law. If she continues to bring strife, it may be necessary to limit her access to your family until she repents. Remember, it is not unloving to protect your household from harm; in fact, it is a biblical principle (Titus 3:10-11).
Lastly, we want to remind you that your hope is in Jesus Christ alone. He is the only one who can bring true peace and restoration to this situation. We encourage you to draw near to Him through prayer, worship, and reading His Word. Spend time in the Psalms, where David often cried out to God in his distress and found comfort in His presence. Remember, *"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble"* (Psalm 46:1).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts broken for this family. We ask that You would move mightily in this situation, Lord. Break every chain of witchcraft, rebellion, and strife that has taken root in this home. We declare that Your light will shine in the darkness, and that every evil plan will be exposed and dismantled in Jesus’ name.
Father, we lift up this dear sister to You. Strengthen her in her weakness, Lord, and remind her that she is not alone. Surround her with Your love and peace, and give her the courage to stand firm in her faith. We rebuke every spirit of suicide and despair, and we declare that her life is precious to You. Heal her heart, Lord, and restore her joy.
We pray for her husband, that You would open his eyes to the truth. Convict him of any sin in his life, and turn his heart back to You. Give him the strength to resist the influence of his sister and to lead his family in righteousness. May he become the godly husband and father that You have called him to be.
For the children, we ask that You would protect their minds and hearts. Give them peace in the midst of this storm, and remind them that You are their refuge. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to trust in You completely.
We also pray for the sister-in-law. Soften her heart, Lord, and reveal Your truth to her. If she is truly operating in darkness, we ask that You would bring her to repentance. If she refuses to turn from her wicked ways, we pray that You would remove her influence from this family.
Father, we ask that You would restore unity, peace, and love to this home. May Your presence fill every room, and may Your glory shine brightly in their lives. We trust in You, Lord, for You are faithful, and Your promises never fail.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
