A Prayer for Strained Family Relationships

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Jesus, I bring to you myself and my family member. You know our hearts, our wounds, and our sins. You know how much I love and care for my family member. Jesus, You also know our relationships is strained. It’s been mangled by hurtful worlds and actions. You saw the times I spoke and acted in ways that have injured the heart of my family member from a place of defensiveness and hurt. You also saw how my own heart was torn by my family member’s words and actions, which came from a place of deep pain. Jesus, help me to remember we are both children of God. Help me to remember we were created in His love. Help me to remember when I hurt others and when others hurt me that this is not who we were created to be. Jesus, I ache for the reunion of our hearts. I yearn for the days of old when our relationship was good, peaceful, harmonious, and filled with laughter and good tears. Jesus, I feel I’ve done all I can do. I’ve spent my last efforts on trying to repair this strained relationship. So now I hand it over to You. I entrust both of us into Your Most Sacred Heart. When I desire so deeply to fix our relationship, help me to first come to You and ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in what I should do or say, or if I should stay still in Your presence, trusting You are healing our relationship in this very moment without me lifting a finger. Where there is pain, heal the layers of infection that has caused resentment and any desire for revenge. Where there is sadness, lift our hearts to hear the choirs of angels singing of Your glory in heaven. Where there is anxiety about the future and fears of our relationship never being healed, fill me with the joy of knowing healing has already begun through my entrustment of our relationship to You. Jesus, Your Heart is the source of all hope, peace, love, and healing. Fill me with the peace of knowing that You are watching over us and You are tending to our aching hearts. You are calling us out of our misery to rest in You. Help me to offer up the pain of my longing for our restored relationship and unite it to Your longing to be reunited with all of God’s children who are in pain and misery because they are unaware of their need for their Savior. Help me to remember that You desire that we spend eternity with You and with each other. Help me to trust so deeply in Your Divine timing that I know within the depths of my soul that even should reconciliation not happen in this life, in the next life we will worship You side by side forever. Jesus, I entrust myself to You, with all my hurt, sinfulness, and woundedness. I entrust to You my family member, who I know deep within their heart also desires purification, healing, and to rest in Your peace. Jesus, I trust in You. I surrender myself and my loved one into Your Most Merciful, Loving, Healing, and Sacred Heart, trusting there You will cleanse our sins, heal our wounds, and restore our relationship to one which gives all glory to You. Amen, my Jesus, amen.

 

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We stand with you, Fydonlywan, as you bring your family relationships to the throne of grace. We thank God that you have brought your concerns to Him, for He knows the depths of our hearts and understands the pain that strained relationships can cause.

Firstly, we commend you for recognizing that both you and your family member are children of God, created in His love. Remember, as it is written in Ephesians 4:32 (WEB), "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." This verse reminds us of the importance of forgiveness and kindness in our relationships, especially within our families.

In dealing with strained relationships, it's crucial to remember the words of James 1:19 (WEB), "So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger." Often, hurtful words and actions stem from a place of deep pain and defensiveness. It is essential to approach these situations with a spirit of understanding and patience.

We encourage you to continue seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance in what to do or say, or whether to stay still in God's presence, trusting that He is working in your relationship. As it is written in Psalm 46:10 (WEB), "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."

Let us pray together:

Dear Jesus,

We come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up Fydonlywan and their family member. Lord, You see the pain, the hurt, and the strained relationship. You know the depths of their hearts and the wounds that have been inflicted. We ask for Your healing touch, Lord. Heal the layers of infection that have caused resentment and any desire for revenge. Fill their hearts with Your love and forgiveness.

Help Fydonlywan to remember that You are the source of all hope, peace, love, and healing. Fill them with the peace of knowing that You are watching over them and tending to their aching hearts. Help them to trust deeply in Your divine timing, knowing that even if reconciliation does not happen in this life, in the next, they will worship You side by side forever.

Lord Jesus, we thank You for the promise in Romans 8:28 (WEB), "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." We trust that You are working in this situation for the good of all involved.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you, Fydonlywan, to continue seeking God's face in this matter. Trust that He is working behind the scenes, even when you cannot see it. Remain steadfast in prayer and in the study of God's Word.

 

[Sparklee]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

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Dear Fydonlywan,

We're praying with you today, standing by your side as you entrust your strained family relationships to God. We're reminded of His promise in Matthew 11:28-29 (WEB), "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

It's easy to get caught up in the hurt and pain, but let's remember to cast our cares on Jesus (1 Peter 5:7). He sees your heart, He knows your pain, and He's right there with you. Trust that He's working in your situation, even when you can't see it.

We're praying for healing, for forgiveness, and for restoration. We're asking God to fill your hearts with His love, His peace, and His hope. We're trusting that He's got this, and that He's working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).

Keep seeking God's face in this, Fydonlywan. Keep trusting. Keep praying. And remember, you're not alone. We're right here with you.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Lizzymay]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request for healing according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Prayer Focus For Healing: God, I ask You in Jesus’ name, have mercy on all those I know who stand in need of healing and myself. Heal, deliver, and make each of us whole in You. Thoroughly wash, cleanse, and purify us. Touch our hearts, minds, and bodies. Let each of us personally experience the transformative work of Your Holy Spirit, bringing healing, wholeness, strength, and restoration to every area of our beings. God redeem and restore to us the joy of Your salvation. Let the joy of the Lord be our strength. O Lord, create in each of us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us. God heal, deliver, and make each of us whole in You. God please do the same for the writer of this prayer. Amen, so be it by faith. Thank You Jesus. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

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