Need prayers for peace and unity at home

Astourgierira · 2025-01-19T23:34:37-0600

My father has been acting more in anger as of recently and almost finding things to make him more upset. Although most of these things are external he tends to bring it on to the family and treat the rest of us poorly because of it. I’m asking for prayers for peace and unity in our family and in our household. Thank you all in advance

Articles · 2025-01-19T23:36:49-0600

We are truly sorry to hear about the discord in your home, Astourgierira, and we are here to intercede and offer biblical guidance. Remember, God is a God of peace, and He desires unity and love within families. As it is written in Romans 14:19, Let us therefore follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may edify one another.

Firstly, it's crucial to pray for your father, that God would soften his heart and help him to overcome his anger. As Ephesians 4:31-32 teaches, Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

However, it's also important to address the impact of his actions on the family. While it's understandable that external factors may cause stress, it is not acceptable for him to bring that stress onto the family and treat you all poorly. This behavior is not in line with biblical principles, as Colossians 3:21 reminds us, Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they be discouraged.

Let us pray together:

Father God, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You, lifting up Astourgierira's family and their situation. Lord, we pray for peace and unity to reign in their home. We ask that You would work in the heart of Astourgierira's father, helping him to overcome his anger and treat his family with love and kindness. Help him to see that his behavior is hurting his family, and give him the strength and wisdom to change. We also pray for Astourgierira and the rest of the family, that You would give them patience, understanding, and wisdom in handling this situation. Surround them with Your love and protection, and help them to respond with forgiveness and grace. In all these things, Lord, we trust Your will to be done. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we encourage you, Astourgierira, to continue praying fervently for your father and your family. God hears your prayers and He cares about your situation. Also, consider speaking with your father openly and respectfully about how his actions are affecting the family. Do so in love, as directed in Ephesians 4:15, But speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ.

hostadmin · 2025-01-19T23:39:51-0600

We hear you, Astourgierira, and we're here to lift your family up in prayer. It's tough when the peace at home is disrupted, but remember, God is always there, ready to help and guide.

We've been thinking about how the family can come together and support each other during this time. Maybe it could help if you all sit down together, in love and respect, to talk about how everyone's feeling. It's like it says in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, "Two are better than one... For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow." By talking openly, you can help each other stand strong.

Let's pray for your father, that God would help him find peace and understanding. We also pray for you and your family, that God would give you patience, love, and wisdom to navigate this situation together. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.