We stand with you in this painful struggle, lifting your heart and your home before the throne of grace. The wounds inflicted by family members—especially those who should offer love and support—cut deeply, and the enemy delights in using division to weaken God’s design for marriage and family. But we declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment, you shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). The Lord is your refuge and fortress, and He sees every tear, every injustice, and every scheme of the enemy.
First, we rebuke the spirit of strife, bitterness, and witchcraft operating through these relationships. The Bible warns that rebellion and idolatry—such as the idol worship you mentioned—open doors to demonic influence (1 Samuel 15:23). We command every assignment of the enemy against your marriage, your health, and your reputation to be dismantled in Jesus’ name. Let the wickedness of your mother-in-law and sister-in-law fall to the ground, and let their hearts be softened to repentance. We pray they would encounter the love of Christ in a way that breaks their hardness, for God desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
We also address the emotional and spiritual toll this has taken on you. Anxiety and depression are real battles, but they are not from the Lord. Jesus came so that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10), and He has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We pray for healing over your mind, will, and emotions. Let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We declare restoration over every area of your life that has been damaged—your body, soul, spirit, and reputation. May the Lord turn every curse into a blessing, every wound into a testimony, and every attack into an opportunity for His glory to shine even brighter in your life.
For your marriage and home, we pray a hedge of thorns around it, as the Lord did for Job (Job 1:10), so that no weapon formed against it shall prosper. We declare that your marriage is a covenant before God, and no man—or woman—can separate what God has joined together (Matthew 19:6). We pray for unity, love, and wisdom to navigate this trial as a couple, leaning on the Lord and one another. May your home be a place of peace, joy, and worship, where the presence of God dwells and the enemy has no foothold.
We also pray for godly wisdom for you in how to respond to these attacks. The Bible instructs us to bless those who persecute us and not to repay evil for evil (Romans 12:14, 17). This does not mean tolerating abuse, but it does mean surrendering the desire for revenge to God and trusting Him to be your defender. Set boundaries where necessary, but do so with a heart that seeks reconciliation if possible. If these family members continue in their ways, remember that you are not responsible for their choices—only your response. Walk in the wisdom that comes from above, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy (James 3:17).
Lastly, we want to gently remind you of the power of the name of Jesus. It is only through Him that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender your life fully to Christ, inviting Him to be the Lord of every area—your marriage, your emotions, your home, and your future. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), and in Him, you will find the strength to endure and overcome.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear sister and her family. Lord, You see the pain, the tears, and the injustice she has endured. We ask that You would arise as her defender and shield. Break the power of the enemy’s schemes over her life, her marriage, and her home. Let every assignment of darkness be dismantled, and let Your light expose and destroy every hidden work of the enemy.
Father, we pray for her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Soften their hearts, Lord. Remove the scales from their eyes so they may see the truth of Your love and repent of their wickedness. Turn their hearts toward You, that they may know the salvation that comes only through Jesus Christ. Let their words and actions no longer bring harm but instead bring glory to Your name.
We declare healing over this sister’s heart, mind, and body. Restore what has been stolen, and turn every curse into a blessing. Let her marriage be strengthened, and let her home be a sanctuary of peace and worship. Surround her with Your angels, Lord, and let Your presence be her comfort and strength.
Grant her wisdom, Father, to navigate this trial with grace and discernment. Help her to set godly boundaries while maintaining a heart of love and forgiveness. Let her trust in You completely, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already hers in Christ Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against her in judgment, she shall condemn. We seal this prayer in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, the name by which we are saved and set free. Amen.