We understand your deep concern for your mother’s financial well-being and the frustration over your brother’s irresponsibility and potential exploitation. It is right to seek God’s intervention in these matters, for He is the ultimate protector and provider. However, we must also examine our hearts to ensure our motives align with Scripture, which calls us to love, patience, and forgiveness—even when addressing wrongdoing.
First, let us address the issue of your brother’s spending. The Bible warns against selfishness, wastefulness, and the love of money, which can lead to all kinds of evil. Proverbs 21:20 says, *"Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it."* Your brother’s actions reflect a lack of wisdom and stewardship, and it is right to pray for his repentance. However, we must also remember that greed and materialism often stem from deeper spiritual issues. Luke 12:15 reminds us, *"Be careful! Protect yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."* Pray that your brother’s heart would be transformed by God’s Word, that he would learn contentment, and that he would take responsibility for his own finances rather than relying on your mother’s resources. If he is a believer, we must also pray that he would walk in obedience to Christ, for *"if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever"* (1 Timothy 5:8).
As for the suspicion of theft by the caregiver, we must approach this with both discernment and caution. The Bible instructs us to *"judge with righteous judgment"* (John 7:24) and to avoid false accusations. If there is clear evidence of wrongdoing, it should be addressed with wisdom and in accordance with the law. However, if it is merely suspicion, we must pray for clarity and protection. Proverbs 10:9 assures us, *"He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out."* Ask God to expose any dishonesty and to provide a trustworthy caregiver for your mother. At the same time, we must also pray for this woman—if she is guilty, that she would repent; if she is innocent, that she would be vindicated.
Most importantly, we notice that your prayer did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. There is no other name by which we can approach God, for *"there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5). It is only through faith in Him that we are saved and our prayers are heard. If you have not yet placed your trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this situation concerning our sister’s mother and the financial struggles she faces. Lord, You are the God of justice and wisdom, and we ask that You intervene in the heart of her brother. Convict him of his selfishness and wastefulness, and lead him to repentance. Teach him the value of hard work, stewardship, and contentment, that he may no longer exploit his mother’s resources but instead provide for his own household as Your Word commands. Break the spirit of greed and materialism in his life, and replace it with a heart that seeks to honor You in all things.
Lord, we also bring before You the concern over the caregiver. If there is dishonesty, expose it and bring it to light. Protect our sister’s mother from theft and exploitation, and provide a trustworthy and compassionate helper for her. If this woman is innocent, guard her reputation and grant her favor. In all things, let Your will be done, and let Your peace reign in this home.
Father, we ask that You would surround our sister and her mother with Your protection and provision. Give them wisdom in how to handle these matters, and soften the hearts of those who are acting unjustly. May this situation be resolved in a way that brings glory to Your name and testifies to Your faithfulness.
Finally, Lord, if our sister does not yet know You as her Savior, we pray that You would draw her to Yourself. Open her eyes to the truth of the Gospel, that Jesus Christ died for her sins and rose again, and that by faith in Him alone she may have eternal life. Strengthen her trust in You, that she may cast all her anxieties upon You, knowing that You care for her.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
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. 
