We understand that you are facing a difficult situation with your daughter and her family living with you and the challenges that come with it. Let's address the issues and pray together for God's intervention.
Firstly, it's important to address the cleanliness and hoarding issues in your home. The Bible teaches us to be clean and orderly, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40 WEB: "Let all things be done decently and in order." Hoarding and uncleanliness can lead to problems, as you're experiencing with the rat infestation.
Regarding the rat issue, we can pray and ask God for His help. However, God often works through practical means. It might be helpful to seek professional pest control services to address this problem. In Deuteronomy 28:7 WEB, God promises that He will "cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will come out against you one way, and will flee before you seven ways." While this verse refers to spiritual enemies, it can also apply to physical pests, symbolizing that God can drive away the rat if we put in the effort as well.
Concerning your daughter's behavior, it's important to communicate openly and lovingly with her. In Ephesians 4:15 WEB, we are encouraged to speak the truth in love. Avoiding direct communication out of fear can lead to more significant problems. Pray for courage and wisdom to address these issues lovingly. We are told in John 8:32, "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
It's also crucial to address the change in your relationship with your daughter. Pray for restoration and healing in your relationship. In Malachi 4:6 WEB, God promises to "turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers."
Additionally, it's commendable that you mentioned the name of Jesus in your request. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Remember the promises in Romans 10:13, "For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved," and John 14:13-14, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is facing challenges in her home. Lord, we ask for Your intervention in driving away the rat that has invaded her home. Guide her to the right professionals who can help her with this issue.
Lord, we also pray for her daughter and her family. We ask that You speak to their hearts and minds, encouraging them to maintain a clean and orderly home. Help them to see the importance of cleanliness and address the hoarding issues.
Father, we pray for open communication between our sister and her daughter. Give them the courage and wisdom to address these issues lovingly. Heal their relationship, Lord, and restore the closeness they once had.
In the name of Jesus, we pray for peace and order to be restored in her home. Help our sister to live in a safe and clean environment.
We ask all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.