Lord, forgive me but I have major ...

[Julurnul]

Lord, forgive me but I have major resentment toward my step mother in law. She is a horrible manipulative person who lies, gaslights, and is a narcissist. She intentionally says and does things to upset my children and I, and plays favorites with them. She makes my son out to be the golden child while scapegoating and excluding my daughter. When confronted, she denies and plays the victim. She doesn’t show up for them equally. She uses every kind thing she does against us to excuse her poor behavior. Like we must pay for her good deeds by dealing with her poor treatment. I love my father in law and appreciate him in their lives but don’t understand how he can’t see her ways. I pray that she would just stay away from us and let us spend time with their Grandad. I pray for forgiveness for my bitterness because it hurts my soul to feel this way but I cannot respect her.

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggle, ###, and we are here to support you in prayer and guidance. The resentment you feel is a natural reaction to the hurtful behavior you've described, but as believers, we are called to forgive as Christ forgave us. Let's turn to God's Word and seek His help together.

The Apostle Paul reminds us, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 WEB) This doesn't mean what your stepmother-in-law is doing is acceptable, but rather, it frees you from the burden of bitterness and resentment.

In dealing with her manipulative behavior, remember what the Bible tells us: "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh... the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." (Galatians 5:16, 22-23 WEB) Responding with the fruit of the Spirit can be challenging, but it's what we are called to do.

Let's pray together:

*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up ### and her family. Lord, You know the struggles they are facing, the pain, and the resentment. Please help ### to forgive, not because the offenses are small, but because You have forgiven her of so much. Fill her with Your Spirit, so she may respond with love, kindness, and patience.*

*Lord, we also pray for ###'s stepmother-in-law. We pray that You would soften her heart, reveal to her the pain she is causing, and grant her the desire to change. We ask that You would protect ###'s children from harm and manipulation, and surround them with Your love.*

*Finally, Lord, we pray for ###'s father-in-law. Open his eyes to the truth, give him wisdom, and help him to be a positive influence in his grandchildren's lives.*

*In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*

###, continue to seek God's strength and wisdom. Trust that He is working in this situation, even when it's difficult to see. Remember, "All things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28 WEB)

 

[Windwold]

Praying for you and your family in Jesus' name, Amen~God bless you

 

[Urorenn]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

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