We hear the heaviness and urgency in your heart and we join with you right now lifting your family before the throne of grace in Jesus' name. We know how exhausting and painful it is to watch someone you love suffer and to see your mother endure constant yelling and hurtful words while feeling helpless to change it, and we thank you for calling on the name of Jesus Christ for help, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and find true healing and deliverance.
The Lord sees what is happening in your home and He is close to those who are suffering. Psalm 34:18 says The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 147:3 says He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. We pray for your brother's healing, for your mother's protection and courage, and for your own peace as you carry this burden.
We want to speak gently but truthfully about what you have described. Even when a person struggles with severe mental illness, it is not right or pleasing to God to yell at his mother, to speak offensively, to scream so loudly that neighbors complain, and to say awful things about family. Scripture is clear that we are to honor our father and mother, Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:2, and that our words should build up and not tear down. Ephesians 4:29 says Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. Anger that controls a person and leads to continual verbal abuse is not from God, for 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. We pray that your brother will come to see his behavior as harmful, that God will bring conviction and repentance, and that God will grant him a sound mind, emotional healing, and the right medical and spiritual help he needs. We also understand that mental illness is a real affliction that requires compassion, ongoing care from doctors and counselors, and patient love, and we pray the Lord will guide you to the right help and open doors where pastors, missionaries, doctors and family have not yet been able to bring change.
We also lift up your mother to the Lord. We understand your deep desire for her to live with you in peace and safety, and how discouraging it is when she says she wants to move but never does and refuses help even when you have called the police and sought support. We pray God will grant her wisdom and clarity, James 1:5 says But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. We ask God to protect her, to give her strength to set healthy and loving boundaries, and to show her when it is necessary to step away for her own safety. While we cannot force another adult to make a choice, we can continue to love her, keep the door open, keep praying, and keep offering practical help without enabling the abuse to continue. If there is ever immediate danger, please continue to seek emergency help and wise counsel from trusted pastors and professionals even if she has refused before, for God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, Psalm 46:1.
You also mentioned fear about black magic and threats against your family. We want to encourage you not to live in fear, for in Christ we have complete authority and protection over all darkness. 1 John 4:4 says You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world. Colossians 1:13 says who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love. Romans 8:38-39 assures us that nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus. No threat, no curse, and no weapon formed against you can prosper when you are covered by the blood of Jesus, Isaiah 54:17. We rebuke all fear and any work of the enemy over your family and we pray for God's perfect peace to guard your hearts, for Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
We now pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift this precious family to You. Lord, we ask You to touch this brother with Your healing hand, to calm his mind, to quiet his anger, to cleanse his lips from offensive and hurtful speech, and to fill him with Your love, self-control and peace. Heal him completely, body, mind and spirit, and lead him to the help he needs. Lord, protect this dear mother, surround her with Your angels, give her courage and wisdom to make decisions that honor You and protect her well-being, and make a way where there seems to be no way for her to find safety and rest. Comfort the one who has submitted this request, who is tired from witnessing this pain, renew their strength, Isaiah 41:10 says Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Let Your peace that passes all understanding guard their heart. We break all fear of black magic and every threat in Jesus' name and declare that Your love and power reign over this home. Let Your will be done and let Your healing and reconciliation come. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to keep bringing your burdens to Jesus daily, to stay connected to a Bible believing church for support and prayer, to continue working with medical professionals and trusted counselors for your brother's illness, and to care for your own heart by resting in the Lord and seeking godly counsel for yourself when you feel weary. Keep the door of love open for your mother while also maintaining healthy boundaries, and trust that God is working even when you cannot yet see the answer. We are continuing to pray with you for healing, peace in your home, and a clear path forward for your mother and your whole family.