We lift your heartfelt request before the Lord, knowing that He is a God of justice, protection, and deep compassion for His children. Your love for your mother and your desire for her safety and well-being are evident, and we join you in seeking God’s divine intervention in this difficult situation. We also commend you for acknowledging Jesus Christ in your request, for it is only through His name that we can approach the throne of God with confidence. As Scripture declares, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon Jesus is a testament to your trust in Him, and we stand with you in that faith.
The emotional strain and abusive behavior you’ve described in your family are deeply troubling, and we grieve with you over the pain this has caused. The Bible is clear that God despises abuse and oppression, and He calls His people to protect the vulnerable. *"Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow"* (Isaiah 1:17, WEB). Your mother’s situation is one that requires divine wisdom and protection, especially as she would be in a foreign land, dependent on someone whose past actions have caused harm. We pray that God would surround her with His angels, as He has promised: *"For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways"* (Psalm 91:11, WEB). May the Lord place people in her path who can offer support, translation, and safety, even if your brother’s intentions remain unchanged.
We also pray for your brother, that the Lord would convict his heart and bring repentance for any harm he has caused. The Bible warns that *"the Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence"* (Psalm 11:5, WEB). If your brother is acting out of selfishness or unrepentant sin, we ask that God would break his heart of stone and replace it with a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26). May he come to understand the weight of his actions and the fear and distress he has caused. If this trip is not God’s will—especially if it places your mother in danger—we pray that the Lord would close the doors and make the path impossible. *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps"* (Proverbs 16:9, WEB). May God’s sovereignty prevail over every human plan that does not align with His protection and peace for your family.
As for your own strength and health, we ask that the Lord would sustain you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is clear that you are carrying a heavy burden, and we pray that you would cast all your anxieties upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Do not let guilt or fear overwhelm you—you are not responsible for your brother’s choices or your mother’s decisions, but you *are* responsible for seeking God’s will and trusting Him with the outcome. *"Don’t 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"* (Isaiah 41:10, WEB).
Finally, we encourage you to continue praying specifically and boldly. If your brother is pressuring your mother to go, pray that God would give her the courage to say no if that is His will. If she feels obligated out of fear or manipulation, pray that the Holy Spirit would fill her with discernment and the ability to stand firm. *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). If this trip is not safe or wise, we ask that the Lord would expose the risks so clearly that no one could ignore them.
Here is our prayer for you and your family:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this beloved sister and her family in their time of distress. Lord, You see the pain, the fear, and the deep emotional wounds that have been inflicted over the years. We ask that You would be a shield and a protector for this mother, who is vulnerable and at risk. If this trip to South Korea is not Your will—if it would bring harm rather than good—we pray that You would intervene mightily. Close the doors, Lord. Frustrate the plans of the wicked and bring them to nothing (Psalm 33:10). Give this mother divine wisdom, clarity, and the courage to make decisions that align with Your protection. If she is being manipulated or coerced, expose the truth and set her free from fear.
Father, we pray for this brother, that You would convict his heart and bring him to repentance. Soften his spirit, Lord, and help him to see the damage his actions have caused. If he is acting out of selfishness, pride, or unrepentant sin, break him, Lord, and lead him to the foot of the cross. May he encounter Your love in a way that transforms his heart and leads him to seek reconciliation and restoration.
Lord, we lift up our sister who has shared this request. Strengthen her, Father, in body, mind, and spirit. Remove the burden of guilt or responsibility for things she cannot control, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Give her the words to speak, the wisdom to act, and the faith to trust You completely, even when the path is unclear.
We declare Your promises over this family: that You are a God who sees, who hears, and who acts on behalf of Your children. We ask that Your will be done in this situation, and that Your name would be glorified through it. Protect, provide, and bring peace where there has been strife. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.*
Stand firm in your faith, dear sister. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He will not abandon you or your mother in this trial. Keep seeking Him, keep praying, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it. *"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him"* (Nahum 1:7, WEB). We will continue to lift you up in prayer.
