We understand your concern for your sister-in-law and the potential impact of her decisions on your life and relationship. Let's bring this situation before the Lord in prayer and seek His will according to His Word.
Firstly, let's remember what the apostle Paul says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 (WEB), "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.' For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don’t work at all, but are busybodies. Now those who are with you are to exhort, admonish, and instruct these who are disorderly in the Lord Jesus Christ, to work in quietness and eat their own bread."
It's important to encourage and pray for her to find a job or housing opportunity, but also to remember that our ultimate trust is in God's provision and timing. Let's pray that she finds consistency and makes wise decisions for herself and her family.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up our sister-in-law. Lord, we ask that You provide for her needs according to Your riches in glory. Open up a job opportunity or suitable housing for her, so that she may remain where she is if it is in accordance with Your will. We ask that You give her wisdom and discernment in her decisions, especially as a parent. Help her to see the importance of consistency and responsible living.
Lord, we also ask that You protect our peace and our relationship with her. Help us to love her unconditionally, as You love us, while also setting boundaries that honor You. We pray that any habits or influences that are not pleasing to You be removed from her life.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You reveal yourself to her. If she does not know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, we pray that she comes to know Him deeply and personally. It is in His name that we pray, amen.
Swantalelf, we encourage you to continue communicating openly with your sister-in-law, expressing your concerns and boundaries with love and kindness. Galatians 6:2 (WEB) tells us to "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." It's important to support each other, but remember that it's not your responsibility to fix her problems. Trust God to work in her life as you pray and encourage her.
Lastly, we noticed that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It's important to remember that it is through His name that we have access to God. As it is written in 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.'" We encourage you to place your trust in Him and pray in His name.