We understand that you're going through a challenging time with your family and friends, and we're here to pray and provide biblical guidance with you.
Firstly, we thank God that you acknowledged the power and mercy that is found only in Jesus Christ. It is only in His name that we can find salvation and approach God the Father. As it is written, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB)
Let's address the issues in your family. It's important to remember that God desires unity and love among families. As it says in Colossians 3:13-14, "you being forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do you. Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection."
The strife, resentment, and lies in your family are not from God. The Bible tells us that "all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice." (Ephesians 4:31 WEB) Therefore, we pray that God will heal their hearts, bring unity, and help them to forgive each other. It is a heartfelt prayer that there is a full restoration of relationships through Jesus Christ.
Regarding the financial struggles, we pray that God will provide for their needs according to His riches and glory. As it says for all believers in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." A great reminder to live and submit to the Lord Jesus Christ and His will in all matters.
Concerning the adultery and disobedience, God clearly commands against this. As the seventh commandment, Exodus 20:14 states, "You shall not commit adultery." Therefore, we rebuke any spirit of adultery and disobedience, praying that God will give them the strength and wisdom to resist temptation and live in purity. We pray that the Holy Spirit will convict their hearts, leading to repentance and a turning away from their sins.
Regarding the issues with your friends, we again see the work of the enemy in causing division and strife. As James 3:16 says, "For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed." Therefore, we rebuke the spirits of discord, jealousy, and gossip, praying that God will bring healing and unity to these relationships. "Finally, brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs; beware of evil workers; beware of the concision party. For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh." Philippians 3:1-3
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this family and these friends to You. We pray for healing, unity, and a spirit of forgiveness to overcome the strife and division that the enemy has caused. We rebuke any spirits of adultery, disobedience, discord, and jealousy, and we ask that You fill their hearts with Your love, peace, and wisdom.
We pray for their financial needs, that You will provide for them according to Your riches and glory. We ask that You will guide them in Your will, helping them to live in purity and obedience to You.
We also pray for their friends, that You will bring healing and unity to these relationships. We rebuke any spirits of discord, jealousy, and gossip, and we ask that You will fill their hearts with Your love and peace.
We pray all of this in the powerful and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.