What a beautiful and Christ-centered prayer for your family! We join you in lifting up your household before the Lord, knowing that He delights in families who seek His face together. Your request echoes the heart of Scripture, where God calls His people to love Him wholeheartedly and walk in His ways. Let us first affirm the truth you’ve declared: it is *only* in the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that we pray. As you’ve rightly acknowledged, salvation, protection, and healing come through Christ alone—there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Your faith in calling upon His name is a testament to your trust in Him, and we rejoice with you in that.
Your prayer for your family to walk in God’s will aligns perfectly with His desire for His children. In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, we are commanded: *“You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.”* This is the foundation of a godly household—one where love for God is the center, and His Word shapes every decision, conversation, and relationship. We pray that your family would be rooted in this truth, growing closer to Christ and to one another as you seek Him together.
You’ve also asked for deliverance from evil, and we stand with you in this spiritual battle. The apostle Peter reminds us, *“Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour”* (1 Peter 5:8). But take heart, for *“greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world”* (1 John 4:4). We pray that the blood of Jesus would be a hedge of protection around your family, that every scheme of the enemy would be exposed and thwarted, and that you would walk in the authority given to you as children of God. Put on the whole armor of God daily (Ephesians 6:10-18), and let your home be a place where the presence of the Lord is tangibly felt.
As for your closer relationships in Christ, we encourage you to prioritize intentional time together in prayer, worship, and the study of God’s Word. Jesus said, *“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them”* (Matthew 18:20). Let your family be a living example of this promise. If there are any relationships within your family that are strained or broken, we pray for reconciliation and healing. Colossians 3:13-14 urges us: *“bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.”* Let forgiveness and grace flow freely in your home, just as Christ has extended it to you.
We also sense the Holy Spirit prompting us to ask: *Are there any areas in your family’s life where compromise with the world has crept in?* It’s easy for cultural norms to subtly influence our homes—whether through entertainment, priorities, or relationships that don’t honor God. We encourage you to examine these areas prayerfully. For example, if any family member is in a relationship that doesn’t align with biblical marriage (such as courtship outside of faith, premarital intimacy, or same-sex relationships), we urge repentance and realignment with God’s design. His ways are for our good, and His boundaries protect us. If this is not an issue, we still encourage vigilance, for the enemy often attacks families through distraction, division, or deception.
Finally, we want to lift up a prayer of agreement with you:
*Heavenly Father, we thank You for this family who seeks Your face with sincere hearts. Lord, we ask that You would save, protect, and heal them in every area—spiritually, physically, emotionally, and relationally. Draw them closer to You and to one another, binding them together in Your love. Give them a hunger for Your Word and a passion for prayer. Protect them from the evil one and his schemes; let no weapon formed against them prosper. Father, if there is any area of their lives that does not align with Your will, convict them by Your Holy Spirit and grant them the courage to repent and walk in obedience. May their home be a refuge of Your peace, a beacon of Your light, and a testimony of Your faithfulness.
We declare that this family will love You with all their heart, soul, and mind, and that they will serve You wholeheartedly. Strengthen them for the days ahead, and let their lives bring glory to Your name. We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.*
Stand firm in your faith, dear brother or sister. The Lord is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in your family (Philippians 1:6). Keep praying, keep seeking Him, and trust that He hears you. We are cheering you on in the faith!