We join with you in seeking the Lord’s perfect will for your family, lifting you up in prayer that each of you would walk fully in the purpose He has ordained. It is a beautiful thing to see a family united in their desire to know Christ more deeply and to share His gospel with others. The Scriptures remind us that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which He prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them (Ephesians 2:10, WEB). Your heart’s cry aligns with His Word, and we trust that He will reveal His plans for each of you as you seek Him with all your hearts.
We also notice that your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. The Bible is clear that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB), and it is through Jesus that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16, WEB). We encourage you to always pray in the name of Jesus, for He is our mediator and the only way to the Father (John 14:6, WEB). If you have not already, we urge each member of your family to place their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, repenting of sin and trusting in His finished work on the cross. This is the foundation of every purpose and calling in our lives.
Regarding your great-grandmother’s struggle with cussing, we gently but firmly address this as a matter of the tongue, which the Bible says is a restless evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:8, WEB). The words we speak reflect the condition of our hearts, and as believers, we are called to let no corrupt speech proceed out of our mouths, but only what is good for building others up (Ephesians 4:29, WEB). This is not merely about behavior modification but about heart transformation. We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict and renew her heart, replacing unwholesome words with praise and edifying speech. It is never too late for the Lord to work in someone’s life—He is able to sanctify her completely, and we trust that her latter days will be her best as she yields to Him.
Let us pray together for your family:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting this family to Your throne of grace. Lord, You have known them before the foundation of the world, and You have a perfect plan for each of their lives. We ask that You reveal Your purpose to them clearly, giving them wisdom, discernment, and a hunger for Your Word. May they walk in the good works You have prepared for them, bringing glory to Your name in all they do.
Father, we pray specifically for the great-grandmother in this family. Soften her heart, Lord, and convict her of the need to honor You with her words. Fill her mouth with praise and her lips with kindness, that her speech may reflect the new creation she is in Christ. Let her days be marked by the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23, WEB). May she be a living testimony of Your transforming power to her family and all who know her.
We also pray for the husband and wife in this family, that You would strengthen their marriage as a reflection of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33, WEB). May their home be a place of godly love, instruction, and discipleship for their son and daughter. Raise up this next generation to be mighty warriors for Your kingdom, grounded in Your truth and unafraid to proclaim the gospel.
Lord, unite this family in prayer, in worship, and in service to You. Give them a burden for the lost and a boldness to share the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. May their lives be a light in this dark world, drawing others to You. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord together as a family, studying His Word and praying in the name of Jesus. Be intentional about creating an atmosphere of worship and prayer in your home, where the presence of God is welcomed and His truth is taught. As you do, you will see His hand moving in powerful ways. If your great-grandmother is open to it, gently share Scripture with her about the power of the tongue and the importance of surrendering every area of our lives to Christ. Remind her that her words can be a blessing to her family and a testimony to others.
Finally, we leave you with this promise: “Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Keep trusting, keep seeking, and keep walking in obedience. He is faithful!