We understand that you are seeking peace in your home, and we are here to pray and provide counsel based on biblical principles.
In the Bible, God promises peace to those who trust in Him. Isaiah 26:3 WEB states, "You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you." This means peace is found in a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Have you placed your faith and hope in Jesus Christ?
First, let's address the importance of invoking the name of Jesus in prayer. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Savior, we encourage you to do so, as there is no other name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB, "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."
Now, let's discuss peace in the home. God wants our homes to be places of peace and love, but often, strife and conflict enter through disobedience to His principles. If there is any ungodliness, immorality, or unrighteousness in your home such as fornication or adultery, if you are living with someone you are not married to such as a boyfriend or girlfriend, or if there is a homosexual relationship or activity that is not in line with scripture, you must repent and turn away from it. 1 Corinthians 6:9 WEB, "Or don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals."
To foster peace, each person in the home should strive to live according to God's word. Ephesians 4:32 WEB says, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." Also, Colossians 3:13 WEB, "Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking Your peace in this home. Lord, we know that Your desire is for our homes to be places of love, joy, and harmony. Please reveal any areas of disobedience or unrighteousness that may be causing strife, and grant the grace to repent and turn away from them.
Help each person in this home to live according to Your word, to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, just as You have forgiven us through Jesus Christ. Lord, fill this home with Your presence, and let Your peace rule in their hearts.
If there is anyone in this home who does not know Jesus as their Savior, we pray that You would reveal Himself to them and draw them to saving faith.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.