Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up Lanita and her family in prayer. In these times of trial, marked by disturbances and discord over financial matters and instances of violent behavior, we ask for Your divine intervention. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). May Lanita find solace and strength in Your presence, knowing You are with her in every moment of fear and uncertainty.
We pray for a canopy of protection over Lanita and her family, shielding them from harm and guiding them towards pathways of peace and reconciliation. "The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble" (Psalm 9:9). Grant them Your protection, Lord, and deliver them from the situations that threaten their peace and safety.
Pour out Your spirit of peace upon their household, transforming hearts and minds, that they may seek resolution not through conflict but through understanding and love. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5:9). Inspire in them a desire for harmony and a willingness to forgive, heal, and move forward together as a family under Your guidance.
We ask for wisdom and discernment in managing their financial affairs, that they may find equitable solutions to their disputes. "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere" (James 3:17). May this wisdom guide their decisions and conversations, leading to peace and stability within their family.
Lastly, we pray for the healing of any emotional wounds and the restoration of loving relationships among Lanita and her family members. May Your love reign in their hearts, overcoming any barriers of anger, misunderstanding, or resentment. "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray for peace, protection, and healing for Lanita and her family. Amen.