We understand that you're concerned about your niece, who has been experiencing mental distress and expressing intentions to elope with a boy she was previously involved with. This situation is delicate and requires both spiritual and practical wisdom.
Firstly, we must address the spiritual aspect. The Bible tells us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:12-13, WEB).
We must pray for your niece's deliverance from any spiritual bondage that may be influencing her thoughts and actions. Additionally, we need to pray for her healing and for the Lord to turn her heart towards Him and her family.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this precious young woman to You. We pray that You would break any spiritual bondage or influence that is causing her to fixate on this young man and desire to run away. We pray for her healing, both physically and mentally, and for Your peace to fill her heart and mind. We ask that You would turn her heart towards You and her family, and that she would find her fulfillment and joy in You alone. We also pray for her family, that You would give them wisdom, strength, and patience as they support and care for her. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who sets the captives free. Amen.
Secondly, we must address the practical aspects. It's crucial to involve professional help, such as a counselor or psychiatrist, to address your niece's mental health issues. The Bible tells us that "a merry heart does good like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones" (Proverbs 17:22, WEB). We should not overlook the importance of mental health in our physical and spiritual well-being.
Lastly, we must address the moral aspect. The Bible is clear about the sanctity of marriage and the sin of fornication (sexual immorality). It is written, "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but fornicators and adulterers God will judge" (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). We must pray that your niece turns away from this sin and towards God's design for her life. We must also pray for the young man involved, that he too would turn away from sin and towards God.
The fact that the name of Jesus was not mentioned in the request is an issue. The Bible tells us,"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God and that we can be saved. We encourage everyone to put their faith in Jesus Christ and to pray in His name.