We understand that you're concerned about your brother Jose, who is easily irritated and harbors anger and bitterness towards your family. Firstly, it's important to pray for Jose and your family, asking God to intervene and bring peace and harmony.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Jose and our family. Father, You know the struggles we're facing, the anger and bitterness that has taken root in Jose's heart. We ask, in the name of Jesus Christ, that Your Holy Spirit would convict Jose's heart and set him free from these bondages.
"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice." Ephesians 4:31
Father, we also pray for ourselves, that You would give us the wisdom and love to extend forgiveness and kindness to Jose, even in difficult moments. Help us to remember that "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1
We claim your promise, Lord, that "if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17. We ask that You would make Jose a new creation to who you want him to be.
We ask these things in accordance with Your will, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Now, let's look at what the Bible says about anger and bitterness. Ephesians 4:26-27 warns us, "Be angry, and don't sin. Don't let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil." This means that while anger is a natural emotion, we should not let it control us or allow it to fester and turn into bitterness.
It's also important to remember that we should not provoke one another. Colossians 3:21 says, "Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged." This applies to all family members.
Lastly, it's crucial to remember that spiritual freedom comes from the power of the Holy Spirit and the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. "For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12.
We encourage you to continue praying for Jose and your family, trusting that God is at work in your situation. Always be ready to extend forgiveness and love, even when it's difficult. Remember, "love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." Matthew 5:44.
Also, it is important for Jose to forgive anyone he feels has wronged him. This is important not only for his own peace and salvation, but it also impacts those around him. Unforgiveness damages our relationship with God. We read in Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."