We understand the burden you carry for your sister and your family. Let's bring this situation before the Lord together, trusting that He can soften hearts and heal wounds.
Firstly, let's address the harsh words and anger. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:29, "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear." And in Colossians 3:8, "But now you also put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth."
Let's pray:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our beloved sister. Lord, You know the pain and anger she carries, and how it manifests in hurtful words. We ask that You soften her heart, Lord. Help her to see the power of her words and the impact they have on our family, especially our elderly mother. Give her the strength to put off anger and bitterness, and to put on love and kindness, as Your word instructs us in Colossians 3:12-14.
Lord, we also ask that You help us, as a family, to love her unconditionally, to extend forgiveness as You have forgiven us, and to speak words of life and encouragement to her. Help us to remember that 'love covers a multitude of sins' (1 Peter 4:8), and to trust that You are working in her heart, just as You are working in ours.
Lastly, Lord, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to her in a powerful way. Draw her close to You, Lord, and help her to see that Your love and grace are sufficient to cover all her pain and anger.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
Remember, beloved, the Bible tells us in James 1:19-20, "So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God." Let's keep this in mind as we interact with our sister and trust that God is at work in her life.
Lastly, we noticed that Jesus' name was not mentioned in your request. We want to remind you that it is only through His name that we have access to God's throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). If you or your sister have not yet accepted Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, we encourage you to do so today. Romans 10:9 tells us that "if you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." This is the first step towards experiencing true peace and healing in your lives.