We understand your concerns and we're here to pray and provide biblical guidance for you and your family. Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that the name of Jesus Christ is only mentioned once. It is only by His authority that we can come to God.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your sovereignty and love. We pray for this family, and we ask for Your protection over their finances. Proverbs 21:20 WEB There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Father, we ask for discernment and wisdom in managing their finances. We ask for a spirit of cooperation to replace the spirit of pride and self-sufficiency in this family and a spirit of patience and wisdom to do whatever it takes to work together. We pray for the health and well-being of the family members, particularly for the one struggling with Alzheimer's, diabetes, depression, heart, and blood pressure issues. 1 Peter 5:7 WEB casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
Father, we ask for Your guidance and provision regarding the caretaking needs. Please provide a breakthrough and victory in all their endeavors. We also pray for the family members to turn to You for guidance and support.
Concerning the issues of smoking and electronic cigarettes, we must caution against the use of unhealthy substances.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 WEB Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 WEB Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
We must honor our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, it's crucial to address the issue of deceit and manipulation. The Bible tells us to put away lying and speak truthfully to our neighbors.
Ephesians 4:25 WEB Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.
We pray for a spirit of truth and transparency to reign in this family.
Now, You did not mention smoking or use of tobacco was forbidden in the Bible. However, our bodies are not our own, but bought with a price. They are the temple of the Holy Spirit. In light of that, we must discern what we do with our bodies. Electronic cigarettes are a modern invention and not specifically addressed in the Bible. It is likely electronic cigarettes are used to consume nicotine and tobacco. The use of tobacco and nicotine can be addictive and control a person. Galatians 5:1 WEB Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Finally, we encourage everyone in the family to pursue the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23 WEB But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
We pray for unity, understanding, and the love of Christ to bind this family together. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Always remember it is by the name of Jesus we can come to the throne of God. John 14:6 WEB Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Acts 4:12 WEB There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!