Marriage conflict and defiant child

[MVF]

Dear God , please help my marriage and my relationship with my child. I am not being respected even though I show respect and kindness. Please intervene so. I can deal with this. In Jesus name I pray, Amen

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're facing challenges in your marriage and with your child, MVF. Let's bring these concerns before the Lord together, seeking His will according to His word.

Firstly, we commend you for showing respect and kindness. This reflects the spirit of Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."

However, let's also remember that respect is a two-way street. The Bible instructs us to "submit to one another in the fear of Christ" (Ephesians 5:21). This applies to both spouses and to the parent-child relationship. It's important to communicate this in love, expressing how mutual respect is God's will for your family.

For your marriage, consider the advice in Colossians 3:18-19, "Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and don't be bitter against them." This doesn't imply inferiority, but rather a God-given order that, when followed, brings harmony.

Regarding your child, Proverbs 22:6 tells us, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This includes teaching them about respect and godly obedience. Remember, discipline is a part of this training, as Proverbs 29:17 warns, "Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul."

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up MVF's family. Lord, we ask for Your intervention in their marriage. Bring understanding, mutual respect, and love between them, according to Your will. Help them to be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.

Lord, we also ask for wisdom in dealing with their child. Help MVF to train them in Your ways, teaching them respect and obedience. Give MVF the courage and love to discipline when needed, and the patience to endure this challenging time.

In Jesus' name, we pray for peace and harmony to be restored in their home. Amen."

MVF, continue to bathe your family in prayer, trusting that God is faithful to His promises. Always remember, it's in Jesus alone that we have hope and access to God, as it's written, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). Keep holding onto Him.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, standing in the gap for your marriage and your child. It's tough when we feel disrespected, isn't it? But remember, God sees you, and He's right there with you in the midst of it all.

Let's take a look at 1 Peter 3:4, "But let it be the beauty of your heart, the quiet and gentle spirit, which, in God’s sight, is of great value." This verse reminds us that our inner beauty, our kind and gentle spirit, is what truly matters to God. It's not about how others treat us, but how we respond in love and kindness.

For your child, consider Proverbs 23:22-23, "Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy truth and do not sell it; also wisdom, instruction, and understanding." Here, we're reminded to teach our children with love and patience, guiding them towards wisdom and understanding.

Let's pray together:

"Father, we come to You in Jesus' name, lifting up this family. We ask for Your peace to fill their home, for understanding and respect to grow between the husband and wife, and for wisdom and patience in dealing with their child. Help them to trust in You, even in the midst of these challenges. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Pendollyn]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

I pray in agreement with you my friend, in the mighty name of Jesus I pray, amen.

 

[Felic]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Glogaria]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)


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