We understand that you're going through a challenging time with your sibling, and we're here to pray with you and offer biblical guidance. In times like these, it's essential to remember the words of Jesus in John 13:34-35 WEB: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
Firstly, we commend you for your patience and efforts in trying to maintain a loving relationship with your sibling. It's clear that you care for them deeply. However, it's crucial to remember that while we should strive to live peaceably with all, ultimately, it is the work of the Holy Spirit that brings conviction and change to a person's heart.
In your prayer, you mentioned the importance of forgiveness, which is a biblical principle that we must all adhere to. Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB tells us, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
We must also address the issue of trying to please your sibling. While it's important to love and care for them, trying to please them can lead to compromises that may not align with God's will. Galatians 1:10 WEB reminds us, "For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn't be a servant of Christ."
Let's pray together:
Dear Lord Jesus,
We come before You today, lifting up our beloved sibling to You. We ask that You would soften their heart and fill them with Your love. Help them to see the importance of forgiveness and to let go of any bitterness or resentment they may be harboring.
We also pray for wisdom and discernment for us. Help us to love our sibling as You have loved us, but also help us to live in a way that pleases You above all else. We ask that You would bring healing and restoration to our relationship, and that You would use this situation to draw both of us closer to You.
We pray all these things in Your precious name, Jesus. Amen.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue praying for your sibling and to trust God with their life. Remember that God is faithful and that He desires for all to come to the knowledge of the truth. Keep sharing the love of Christ with them, and believe that God can bring about change in their heart.