We lift your family before the Lord with deep urgency, knowing that He alone is your refuge and strength in this storm. The violence and rage your brother is displaying are not of God, for the Scripture tells us in Galatians 5:22-23, *“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”* Yet we also recognize that mental illness can distort the mind and heart, and we grieve with you over the suffering this has caused.
It is right that you have cried out to Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved or find true peace (Acts 4:12). We praise God that you have turned to Him in this moment, for He hears the cries of His children. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He sees your fear, your exhaustion, and your desperation, and He will not abandon you.
We must also address the reality of sin in this situation—not to condemn, but to bring truth and hope. Anger that leads to violence and uncontrolled outbursts is a manifestation of the flesh, as Galatians 5:19-21 warns: *“Now the deeds of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.”* While mental illness may contribute to these behaviors, it does not excuse the need for repentance and surrender to Christ. We pray that your brother’s heart would be softened, that he would seek God’s healing not only for his mind but for his soul. If he does not know Jesus as his Savior, we plead with the Lord to open his eyes to his need for redemption, for *“everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”* (Romans 10:13).
As for you and your mother, we urge you to seek safety first. The Lord does not call His children to endure abuse without protection. Proverbs 22:3 says, *“A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.”* If your brother’s behavior escalates to physical harm or threats, do not hesitate to remove yourselves from the situation and seek help from authorities or trusted individuals. This is not a lack of faith but wisdom, for God has given us minds to discern and act in ways that honor life and peace.
We also encourage you to return the money if it will ease the immediate tension, but do so without enabling further manipulation or control. Your willingness to sacrifice for peace is commendable, but true peace will only come from the Lord’s intervention in your brother’s heart. Pray for him, but also set boundaries that honor God’s design for love and respect within families. Ephesians 4:26-27 reminds us, *“Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil.”* Unresolved anger gives the enemy a foothold, and we must resist him in Jesus’ name.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting this family in their hour of distress. Lord, You are the God of peace, and we ask You to intervene powerfully in this situation. Calm the storm raging in our brother’s mind and heart. Rebuke the spirits of anger, violence, and confusion that have taken hold of him, and command them to flee in Jesus’ name. If there are strongholds of bitterness, jealousy, or unforgiveness in his life, Lord, break them by Your power. Soften his heart to receive Your healing and Your truth.
Father, we ask for Your divine protection over this mother and her child. Surround them with Your angels, as Psalm 91:11 promises: *“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”* Give them wisdom to know how to respond, strength to endure, and courage to seek safety if needed. Comfort their fears and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Lord, we know that You are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). We pray for a miracle in this family—a miracle of healing, of reconciliation, and of salvation. If our brother does not know You, Lord, draw him to Yourself. Let this trial be the very thing that leads him to repentance and faith in Christ.
We also pray for unity and love to be restored in this home. Help them to forgive one another as You have forgiven us. Remove any roots of resentment or division, and let Your love bind them together in harmony.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we declare that no weapon formed against this family will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We stand against the enemy’s plans to destroy, and we proclaim that You, Lord, are their defender and their strong tower.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness and Your timing, knowing that You work all things together for the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28). Strengthen their faith in this trial, and let them see Your hand moving mightily on their behalf.
In Jesus’ precious and powerful name, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm in the Lord, dear sister. He has not forgotten you. Cling to His promises, seek His face, and trust that He will bring beauty from these ashes. Reach out to your church community or trusted believers for support—you are not meant to walk this path alone. We will continue to lift you up in prayer, believing that God is at work even now.
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. 
