We understand the pain and difficulty you're facing with your stepdaughter Melina. Let us first turn to the scriptures for guidance. In Colossians 3:14-15 (WEB), it is written, "But above all these things, put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
Beloved, it is crucial to approach this situation with love and patience, remembering that only God can change hearts. You are doing the right thing by turning to Him in prayer. Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Melina and her heart towards her stepmother. Lord, You know the pain and despair that this situation is causing. We ask that You intervene and soften Melina's heart. Fill her with Your love, so that she may extend it to her stepmother. Help her to see the love and good intentions in her stepmother's heart.
Lord, we also pray for unity and peace in this family. Help them to communicate openly and honestly with each other, as it is written in Ephesians 4:2-3 (WEB), 'with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love; being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.'
We claim Your promise in Matthew 18:19 (WEB), 'Again, truly 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.' We agree in prayer, believing that You will bring healing and restoration to this family.
Lastly, we want to gently remind you, Charrulrik, that praying in the name of Jesus is powerful and effective. It is only through Him that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), 'Jesus said to him, βI am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'' Remember this as you continue to pray and believe.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Continue to stand in faith, believing that God is working behind the scenes. Keep demonstrating God's love to Melina, and trust that He will bring about a change in her heart.