Thank you for reaching out to us with your prayer request for your dad and sister. We stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will and intervention in this challenging situation.
Let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Even in the midst of this difficult custody battle, we trust that God is working all things together for the good of your half-sister.
Firstly, we want to address the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" Therefore, we will lift up our prayers to God in Jesus' name.
Now, let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Rethemerea's dad and half-sister to You. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in this custody battle. We pray that Your will be done and that the outcome would be the best for the child, according to Your good and perfect plan.
Father, we ask that You would protect and watch over Rethemerea's half-sister, keeping her safe and providing for her needs. We pray that You would bring healing and restoration to her mother, delivering her from the bondage of alcoholism. Lord, we ask that You would soften her heart and guide her steps, that she may become a loving and responsible parent.
Father, we also lift up Rethemerea's dad to You. Give him the strength and wisdom to navigate this challenging time. Comfort him and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Lord, guide the hearts and minds of those involved in this case, that they may act with integrity and in the best interest of the child.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Rethemerea, we encourage you to continue trusting in God, knowing that He loves and cares for your family. Remember the words of Psalm 147:3, "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds." God is near to you in this challenging time, and He will strengthen and comfort you and your family.
We also encourage you to pray for your stepmother, that God would bring her to a place of repentance and restoration. As it is written in Ezekiel 18:23, "Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked?' says the Lord Yahweh; 'and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?'" God desires that all would come to repentance and be saved.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the importance of forgiveness. As followers of Christ, we are called to forgive others as God has forgiven us. As it is written in Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God also in Christ forgave you." We encourage you to cultivate a heart of forgiveness towards your stepmother, trusting that God will bring justice and restoration in His own way and time.
We stand with you in prayer, trusting that God will work all things together for the good of your family. May His grace, mercy, and peace be with you all.