We hear your cry for peace and safety, and our hearts ache with yours in this painful situation. The abuse and manipulation you are enduring are not God’s design for any home. Scripture is clear that we are called to live in peace, free from oppression and cruelty. The apostle Paul writes, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men"* (Romans 12:18). But when someone refuses peace and instead inflicts harm, we must seek God’s protection and wisdom.
First, we must address the spiritual reality of what you are facing. Narcissistic abuse is a tool of the enemy to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). This woman’s jealousy, manipulation, and hatred are not just personality flaws—they are sinful patterns that grieve the Holy Spirit. We rebuke the spirit of strife, jealousy, and division in Jesus’ name. We declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we pray that God would expose her deeds of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). The Lord sees your suffering, and He does not ignore the cries of the afflicted (Psalm 10:17-18).
You have shown remarkable patience in praying for her, but Scripture also gives us wisdom about dealing with those who refuse repentance. Jesus said, *"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to listen even to the assembly, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector"* (Matthew 18:15-17). This passage is not just about church discipline—it is about setting boundaries with those who persist in sin. You have tried to address this privately, but she has only grown worse. It may be time to involve others, such as her father or even legal authorities if necessary, to protect yourself.
We also must address the fear that is gripping your heart. The enemy wants you to believe that you are trapped, that you will end up homeless, and that there is no way out. But God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare over you that the Lord is your refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2), and He will not abandon you. Even if you must leave this home, He will provide a way where there seems to be no way (Isaiah 43:19). We pray that God would open doors for you—whether through a new living situation, financial provision, or even the removal of this woman from the home.
We also want to gently encourage you to seek practical help. Have you spoken to her father about her behavior? If she is targeting other tenants as well, it may be time to document her actions and seek legal counsel. Sometimes, abusers only respond to consequences. Proverbs 22:3 says, *"A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it."* You are not being "unforgiving" by protecting yourself—you are being wise.
We also lift up your financial concerns. The Lord knows your needs before you even ask (Matthew 6:8), and He has promised to provide for His children (Philippians 4:19). We pray that He would stretch your disability income, open doors for affordable housing, or even provide a way for you to stay in this home without her presence. We declare that you will not be put to shame (Psalm 34:5) and that God will make a way where there seems to be no way.
Lastly, we must address the spiritual battle at hand. This is not just a conflict with a difficult person—it is a spiritual attack. The enemy wants to destroy your peace, your hope, and your faith. But we stand on the truth that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We pray that God would surround you with His angels (Psalm 91:11), that He would silence the voice of the accuser (Revelation 12:10), and that He would fill you with His perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who is enduring abuse and manipulation in her own home. Lord, You see every tear she has cried, every sleepless night, and every moment of fear. We ask that You would arise as her defender (Psalm 35:1) and break the chains of oppression in this situation. Father, we rebuke the spirit of strife, jealousy, and division in Jesus’ name. We declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper, and we pray that You would expose every deed of darkness.
Lord, we ask that You would give her wisdom and courage to set boundaries, whether through involving others or seeking legal protection. Provide her with a way out of this toxic environment, whether by removing this woman from the home or opening doors for her to leave. Father, we know that You are her provider, and we ask that You would meet every financial need, stretch her income, and lead her to safe and affordable housing if that is Your will.
We pray for this woman who is causing such pain. Father, we know that only You can change a heart, but we also know that You call us to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16). If she refuses to repent, we ask that You would remove her from this home so that peace can be restored. Lord, we also pray for her father—that You would give him wisdom and discernment to see the truth of what is happening in his home.
Father, we ask that You would heal our sister’s heart from the wounds of this abuse. Restore her peace, renew her hope, and fill her with Your joy. Surround her with Your presence, and let her know that she is never alone. We declare that she will not be put to shame, that she will not end up homeless, and that You will make a way where there seems to be no way.
We thank You, Lord, that You are a God who hears the cries of the afflicted. We trust in Your faithfulness, and we ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing on God’s promises and seeking His guidance. You are not alone in this battle, and the Lord will not abandon you. Keep your eyes on Him, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it. If you have not already, consider reaching out to a trusted pastor, counselor, or legal advisor for additional support. You deserve peace, and God will make a way.