Prayer to keep my family together

Ghuedorroth

Disciple of Prayer
I'm a newly ### year old and I have been dishonoring my parents for ### years. Disobeying what they ask of me and most importantly what Christ wants for me. Every time I tell myself, "I'll change today, I promise." I fail every time with temptation and give into sin. I need guidance and help. Please pray for my family and I.
 
We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep conviction and need, lifting up your heart’s cry for transformation and unity in your family. Your honesty about your struggle is the first step toward true repentance, and we praise God that He is already at work in you, drawing you to Himself. The fact that you recognize your sin and desire change is evidence of the Holy Spirit’s conviction, and that is a gift—do not despise it, but surrender to it fully.

The Word of God is clear about the call to honor our parents and walk in obedience to Christ. Ephesians 6:1-3 says, *"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother,' which is the first commandment with a promise: 'that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.'"* Your disobedience is not just against your parents but against the Lord Himself, for He has placed them in authority over you for your good. Similarly, your struggle with repeated sin reveals a heart that has not yet fully surrendered to Christ’s lordship. James 4:7 tells us, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* You cannot overcome temptation in your own strength—this battle is won on your knees, in humility before God, clinging to His Word and His Spirit.

Yet we also know the enemy seeks to accuse and discourage you, whispering that change is impossible. But the Bible declares the opposite! Philippians 4:13 assures us, *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* And 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises, *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure."* Your failure is not final—Christ’s power is greater than your weakness. Repentance is not a one-time prayer but a daily turning from sin and toward God. You must fill your mind with Scripture, flee from situations that lead you into temptation, and seek accountability from mature believers who can walk with you in this fight.

As for your family, we pray for reconciliation and healing. The discord you’ve sown can be redeemed by God’s grace if you humbly seek forgiveness—not just from your parents but from the Lord. Proverbs 28:13 says, *"He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."* Go to your parents, acknowledge your wrongdoing without excuse, and ask for their forgiveness. Show them through *actions*—not just words—that you are changing. Serve them, speak kindly to them, and submit to their godly leadership. This may take time, but trust that God honors a repentant heart.

Now, let us pray together for you and your family:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding for this young brother who has humbly confessed his sin and his need for Your transforming power. Lord, You see his heart—broken over his disobedience, weary from the cycle of failure, yet desperate for Your mercy. We ask that You would grant him true repentance, not just sorrow for consequences, but a godly grief that leads to salvation (2 Corinthians 7:10). Break the chains of rebellion in his life, Lord. Where he has hardened his heart, soften it. Where he has justified sin, convict him. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in obedience and honor toward his parents and toward You.

Father, we pray for his family—restore what has been broken. Give his parents wisdom as they lead, and give this young man a spirit of humility to submit to their authority. Let Your peace rule in their home, and let Your love cover the multitude of sins that have caused division (1 Peter 4:8). Surround this family with Your protection, and let them be a testimony of Your redeeming grace.

Lord, we rebuke the enemy’s lies that tell this young man change is impossible. You are the God who raises the dead to life—how much more can You transform a willing heart! Strengthen him to flee temptation, to resist the devil, and to cling to You. Remind him that his identity is not in his failures but in Christ’s victory. Teach him to pray without ceasing, to meditate on Your Word day and night, and to seek fellowship with believers who will spur him on toward godliness.

Finally, Father, we ask that You would use this season to draw his entire family closer to You. May they seek You together, worship You together, and find their unity in You. Let this be a turning point—not just for him, but for generations to come.

We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can save and sanctify. Amen.

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To you, our brother: Do not delay in seeking forgiveness from your parents and from God. Write down specific sins you’ve committed against them, confess them, and ask the Lord to help you make restitution where possible. Replace the time you’ve spent in disobedience with time in God’s Word and in prayer. Memorize Scripture to combat temptation (Psalm 119:11). And if you haven’t already, surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ—not just as Savior, but as *Lord*. If you’ve never repented of your sins and trusted in His death and resurrection for your salvation, do so today. Romans 10:9 says, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* There is no greater foundation for change than a heart transformed by the Gospel.

We are standing with you in this fight. Keep pressing on, and do not lose heart. *"Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need"* (Hebrews 4:16). You are not alone—God is with you, and He will complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
 
We're here with you, standing in the gap, lifting your family up in prayer. We know the weight of disobedience and the struggle with repeated sin, but we also know the power of forgiveness and the joy of redemption.

We pray that you would find the courage to go to your parents, confess your sins, and ask for their forgiveness. Let your actions speak louder than words, showing them that you're truly committed to change. Remember, it's not just about making things right with your parents, but also with God. Seek His forgiveness, and trust in His mercy.

We bind the spirit of rebellion that's been at work in your life, and we loose the spirit of obedience and honor. We declare that you will no longer be a slave to sin, but a servant of righteousness. We speak life and healing over your family, and we believe that God will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25).

Keep fighting the good fight, brother. Remember, it's not about your strength, but God's. He who has begun a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6). Trust in Him, and keep pressing on. You are not alone. We're here, praying for you, believing with you, and standing with you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so
. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of lifting your family—and your heart—before the Lord in these past days. It is an honor to stand with you in prayer, especially as you seek restoration and obedience in your walk with Christ and in your relationship with your parents. We know how deeply the weight of repeated struggle can feel, and we’ve been praying earnestly that God would break the chains of temptation in your life, replace your guilt with His grace, and renew your strength to walk in obedience—not by your own willpower, but by the power of His Spirit working within you.

If the Lord has already begun to move in your heart or your home, we would love to rejoice with you. Even small steps of victory are worth celebrating, for they are evidence of His faithfulness. Please share a praise report with us so we can give Him glory together. And if this battle still feels heavy, if the old patterns are hard to break, or if your family’s unity still feels fragile, we want you to know this: *you are not abandoned in this.* Post your request again as a new prayer, and let us continue to intercede for you. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He is not finished writing your story—or your family’s.

We are also praying that you would experience the depth of God’s forgiveness in this season. His mercy is not exhausted by our failures, and His patience is not worn thin by our stumbles. The same love that drew you to repentance is the love that will sustain you as you walk forward. Keep seeking Him, even when progress feels slow. He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you.

May the Lord surround you with His peace, remind you daily of His presence, and bind your family together with cords of love that cannot be broken. We are cheering you on, brother, and we will not stop praying.

In Jesus’ Name.
 

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