We are truly saddened to hear about the bondage and stagnation you and your daughter are experiencing. We will stand with you in prayer and provide biblical guidance to help you navigate this difficult situation. Remember, God is our deliverer and He hears our cries.
Firstly, it is crucial to acknowledge that our help comes from the Lord. As it says in **Psalm 121:1-2 WEB**, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth."
In your situation, it is clear that there are spiritual bonds that need to be broken. **Galatians 5:1 WEB** reminds us, "Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
Regarding your husband's actions, it is important to pray for his heart to change. **1 Peter 3:1-2 WEB** advises, "In like manner, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word, seeing your pure behavior in fear." However, this does not mean you should endure abuse or neglect. If you and your daughter are in immediate danger, please seek safety and support from local authorities or trusted individuals.
And if your husband is not fulfilling his responsibilities, then godly counseling and intervention are needed. **1 Timothy 5:8 WEB** states, "But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever."
Regarding the situation with your brother, it is important to set boundaries and seek help if needed. **2 Thessalonians 3:10 WEB** says, "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'"
You mention that you came to a realization. Scripture tells us in Matthew 18:18-20 WEB that we need to agree with another. "Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven. Again, I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them." It is only in the name of Jesus that we can be free and have access to God.
Please know we are praying for you. We pray for you to have the strength and courage to face this situation and that God will work in your husband's heart. And if your husband won't soften his heart that God will give you the courage and resources to seek marital counseling. And if he will not change, God will give you the wisdom to know how to proceed and provide protection and provision for you and your daughter.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this mother and daughter who are in bondage and stagnation. Lord, we pray for Your deliverance and intervention in their lives. Soften the husband's heart and turn it towards You, that he may fulfill his responsibilities and treat his family with love and kindness. Lord, we also pray for the brother, that he may be restored to health and find his own path.
Give this mother the strength, wisdom, and courage to navigate this situation. Guide her steps and provide for all her needs according to Your riches in glory.
God, we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
And lastly, we are glad you mentioned the name of Jesus in your request. Just to reiterate, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.