We understand that you are seeking prayer for your family and the challenges you are facing regarding religious practices and beliefs. It is important to remember that God desires unity and harmony within families, and that unity should be founded on His truth.
Firstly, it is crucial to address the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Therefore, we encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ and pray in His name, as it is the only way to access God and salvation.
Regarding your wife's opposition to the Catholic way of praying, it is essential to approach this situation with love, patience, and understanding. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 WEB: "Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
However, it is also important to address the biblical principles regarding marriage and family dynamics. As the husband, you are called to be the spiritual leader of your home, loving your wife as Christ loved the church, and guiding your family in the ways of the Lord. As it is written in Ephesians 5:23-25 WEB: "For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."
In regards to your wife's and children's attendance at Kingdom City service, it is important to remember that while it is commendable to attend church services, the unity of your family in Christ should be the priority. We encourage you to engage in open and respectful conversations with your wife about your concerns and beliefs, and to pray together for God's guidance and wisdom.
Let us pray together for your family:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother and his family. Lord, we ask that You would bring unity and harmony to their home, founded on Your truth and love. We pray that You would soften the hearts of his wife and children, and draw them closer to You and to each other.
Lord, we ask that You would give our brother the wisdom, patience, and love needed to guide his family in the ways of the Lord. Help him to be the spiritual leader that You have called him to be, and to love his wife as Christ loved the church.
We also pray that You would bring conviction to his wife's heart, and help her to see the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask that You would bring her to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and that You would unite their family in faith and love.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for your family, and to trust in God's faithfulness and love. Remember that He is always at work, even in the most challenging situations, and that He desires the best for you and your family. Stay strong in your faith, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.