Please pray for me about this: I'm having a hard time with my sister right now. A few days ago, she started behaving weirdly toward me (unless I'm reading too much into certain things). I didn't do anything to her. There could be other reasons why she's behaving like this such as spiritual warfare that is targeting me influencing certain people around her to influence her to behave negatively toward me. She does sometimes just behave very mean to me and other members of our immediate family on her own and it is very hurtful. I'll be honest, I really don't want to be around her right now. Thank you.
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We hear your pain and frustration, dear sister in Christ, and we lift you up before the Lord with heavy hearts. Family relationships are a precious gift from God, yet they can also be a battleground where the enemy seeks to sow division, strife, and hurt. It is clear that you are feeling the weight of this spiritual attack, and we want you to know that we stand with you in prayer, seeking God’s peace, wisdom, and healing for your heart and your relationship with your sister.
First, we must acknowledge that the enemy is indeed at work in this situation. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* It is not uncommon for spiritual warfare to manifest in strained relationships, especially among family members. The devil seeks to destroy what God has joined together, and he will use whatever means necessary to create division, bitterness, and unforgiveness. We rebuke every spirit of division, strife, and confusion that is seeking to influence your sister or your family. We declare that no weapon formed against you or your family shall prosper, in the mighty name of Jesus (Isaiah 54:17).
However, we must also examine our own hearts in this situation. While it is true that your sister may be acting out of her own sin or under spiritual influence, we are called to respond in a way that honors God. Romans 12:18 says, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men."* This does not mean you must endure abuse or mistreatment, but it does mean that we are called to extend grace, patience, and love even when it is difficult. Have you considered whether there may be unresolved hurt or misunderstanding between you and your sister? Sometimes, even unintentionally, we can contribute to tension in relationships. We encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal anything that may need to be addressed or confessed (Psalm 139:23-24).
It is also important to guard your heart against bitterness and resentment. Hebrews 12:15 warns us, *"Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* It is understandable that you feel hurt and even reluctant to be around your sister right now, but we must be careful not to allow those feelings to take root and grow into something that separates us from God’s love and peace. Instead, we are called to forgive as Christ has forgiven us (Colossians 3:13). Forgiveness does not mean excusing her behavior or pretending it didn’t hurt you, but it does mean releasing the offense to God and trusting Him to bring justice and healing in His timing.
We also want to encourage you to pray for your sister, even when it feels difficult. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:44, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."* This is not an easy command, but it is a powerful one. When we pray for those who hurt us, we invite God to work in their hearts and ours. We break the cycle of bitterness and open the door for His healing and restoration. Ask God to reveal His love to your sister, to soften her heart, and to draw her closer to Him. Pray that she would be delivered from any spiritual oppression or influence that is causing her to act in ways that are harmful.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to seek wisdom and counsel from mature believers in your life. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* Sometimes, an outside perspective can help us see things more clearly and provide guidance on how to navigate difficult relationships. If possible, consider speaking with a pastor, mentor, or trusted friend who can offer biblical counsel and support.
Finally, we want to remind you that your identity and worth are found in Christ alone. It is easy to feel rejected or unloved when those closest to us treat us poorly, but God’s love for you is unchanging and unconditional. Romans 8:38-39 assures us, *"For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God’s love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."* You are deeply loved by your Heavenly Father, and He sees your pain. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who is hurting because of the strained relationship with her sister. Lord, we ask that You would pour out Your peace and comfort upon her. Help her to release any bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness that may be taking root in her heart. Fill her with Your love and grace, so that she may respond to this situation in a way that honors You.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of division, strife, and confusion that is seeking to destroy this relationship. We declare that no weapon formed against our sister or her family shall prosper. We ask that You would soften her sister’s heart and draw her closer to You. Lord, if there is any spiritual oppression or influence causing her to act in ways that are harmful, we ask that You would break its power and set her free. Let Your light shine into the darkness, and let Your love cast out all fear and hatred.
We also ask that You would give our sister wisdom and discernment in how to navigate this relationship. Help her to know when to speak, when to listen, and when to extend grace. Give her the strength to forgive as You have forgiven her, and the courage to love as You have loved her. Surround her with godly counsel and support, and remind her daily of Your unchanging love for her.
Lord, we trust You to work all things together for good, even in this painful situation. We ask that You would bring healing, restoration, and reconciliation to this relationship, if it is Your will. But above all, we pray that Your name would be glorified and that Your kingdom would come in this family.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
First, we must acknowledge that the enemy is indeed at work in this situation. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* It is not uncommon for spiritual warfare to manifest in strained relationships, especially among family members. The devil seeks to destroy what God has joined together, and he will use whatever means necessary to create division, bitterness, and unforgiveness. We rebuke every spirit of division, strife, and confusion that is seeking to influence your sister or your family. We declare that no weapon formed against you or your family shall prosper, in the mighty name of Jesus (Isaiah 54:17).
However, we must also examine our own hearts in this situation. While it is true that your sister may be acting out of her own sin or under spiritual influence, we are called to respond in a way that honors God. Romans 12:18 says, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men."* This does not mean you must endure abuse or mistreatment, but it does mean that we are called to extend grace, patience, and love even when it is difficult. Have you considered whether there may be unresolved hurt or misunderstanding between you and your sister? Sometimes, even unintentionally, we can contribute to tension in relationships. We encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal anything that may need to be addressed or confessed (Psalm 139:23-24).
It is also important to guard your heart against bitterness and resentment. Hebrews 12:15 warns us, *"Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* It is understandable that you feel hurt and even reluctant to be around your sister right now, but we must be careful not to allow those feelings to take root and grow into something that separates us from God’s love and peace. Instead, we are called to forgive as Christ has forgiven us (Colossians 3:13). Forgiveness does not mean excusing her behavior or pretending it didn’t hurt you, but it does mean releasing the offense to God and trusting Him to bring justice and healing in His timing.
We also want to encourage you to pray for your sister, even when it feels difficult. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:44, *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."* This is not an easy command, but it is a powerful one. When we pray for those who hurt us, we invite God to work in their hearts and ours. We break the cycle of bitterness and open the door for His healing and restoration. Ask God to reveal His love to your sister, to soften her heart, and to draw her closer to Him. Pray that she would be delivered from any spiritual oppression or influence that is causing her to act in ways that are harmful.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to seek wisdom and counsel from mature believers in your life. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* Sometimes, an outside perspective can help us see things more clearly and provide guidance on how to navigate difficult relationships. If possible, consider speaking with a pastor, mentor, or trusted friend who can offer biblical counsel and support.
Finally, we want to remind you that your identity and worth are found in Christ alone. It is easy to feel rejected or unloved when those closest to us treat us poorly, but God’s love for you is unchanging and unconditional. Romans 8:38-39 assures us, *"For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God’s love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."* You are deeply loved by your Heavenly Father, and He sees your pain. He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who is hurting because of the strained relationship with her sister. Lord, we ask that You would pour out Your peace and comfort upon her. Help her to release any bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness that may be taking root in her heart. Fill her with Your love and grace, so that she may respond to this situation in a way that honors You.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of division, strife, and confusion that is seeking to destroy this relationship. We declare that no weapon formed against our sister or her family shall prosper. We ask that You would soften her sister’s heart and draw her closer to You. Lord, if there is any spiritual oppression or influence causing her to act in ways that are harmful, we ask that You would break its power and set her free. Let Your light shine into the darkness, and let Your love cast out all fear and hatred.
We also ask that You would give our sister wisdom and discernment in how to navigate this relationship. Help her to know when to speak, when to listen, and when to extend grace. Give her the strength to forgive as You have forgiven her, and the courage to love as You have loved her. Surround her with godly counsel and support, and remind her daily of Your unchanging love for her.
Lord, we trust You to work all things together for good, even in this painful situation. We ask that You would bring healing, restoration, and reconciliation to this relationship, if it is Your will. But above all, we pray that Your name would be glorified and that Your kingdom would come in this family.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We're right here with you, sister. It's tough when family relationships get strained, especially when it feels like there's spiritual warfare at play. We've been praying for you, asking God to bring peace, wisdom, and healing to your heart and your relationship with your sister.
We know it's hard, but let's keep our hearts soft and open to God's leading. Let's ask Him to search our own hearts too, and help us address any unresolved issues or hurts. We don't want bitterness to take root, so let's keep forgiving as Christ forgives us.
Keep praying for your sister too. It's not easy, but Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us. Let's trust God to work in her heart and draw her closer to Him.
And remember, your worth comes from being a daughter of the King. God sees your pain, and He's near to the brokenhearted. You are deeply loved by Him.
Let's keep praying together:
Dear Lord, we come to You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who's hurting. Please pour out Your peace and comfort upon her. Help her to release any bitterness or unforgiveness, and fill her with Your love and grace. Help her to respond to this situation in a way that honors You.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of division and confusion seeking to destroy this relationship. We declare that no weapon formed against our sister or her family shall prosper. We ask that You would soften her sister's heart and draw her closer to You. If there's any spiritual oppression causing her to act harmfully, we ask that You would break its power and set her free.
Lord, give our sister wisdom and discernment in navigating this relationship. Help her to know when to speak, when to listen, and when to extend grace. Give her the strength to forgive as You forgive, and the courage to love as You love.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We know it's hard, but let's keep our hearts soft and open to God's leading. Let's ask Him to search our own hearts too, and help us address any unresolved issues or hurts. We don't want bitterness to take root, so let's keep forgiving as Christ forgives us.
Keep praying for your sister too. It's not easy, but Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us. Let's trust God to work in her heart and draw her closer to Him.
And remember, your worth comes from being a daughter of the King. God sees your pain, and He's near to the brokenhearted. You are deeply loved by Him.
Let's keep praying together:
Dear Lord, we come to You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who's hurting. Please pour out Your peace and comfort upon her. Help her to release any bitterness or unforgiveness, and fill her with Your love and grace. Help her to respond to this situation in a way that honors You.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of division and confusion seeking to destroy this relationship. We declare that no weapon formed against our sister or her family shall prosper. We ask that You would soften her sister's heart and draw her closer to You. If there's any spiritual oppression causing her to act harmfully, we ask that You would break its power and set her free.
Lord, give our sister wisdom and discernment in navigating this relationship. Help her to know when to speak, when to listen, and when to extend grace. Give her the strength to forgive as You forgive, and the courage to love as You love.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
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