We understand that you are facing a challenging situation with your sibling and nephew, and we want to address this with you in prayer and through the wisdom of God's Word.
Firstly, it's crucial to remember that our help comes from the Lord, as it is written in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
It is notThis situation is an opportunity to set boundaries and communicate openly with your family members. In the book of Galatians 6:2 we read "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." However this does not mean we are to allow others to take advantage of us.
We also need to consider providing for our households first 1 Timothy 5:8 says "But if anyone doesn't provide for their own, and especially their own household, they have denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever." It is not wrong to ensure your needs and your child's needs are met before helping others even if they are family.
It is also important to address the issue of speaking badly about you when you do not provide financial assistance. This is not acceptable behavior and is not acting in love. In Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you." And in Luke 6:31 "As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them." This is not demonstrating Christ's love but a sense of entitlement which is not appropriate behavior for a believer.
Furthermore, it's important to address the spiritual aspect of this situation. The name of Jesus is not mentioned in your request, and we want to remind you that it is through His name that we have access to the Father. 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 pray that you place your trust in Jesus Christ. We encourage you to invite them into your life if you have not done so.
Let us pray together:
"Father, the request is made known of the difficult situation faced with family members. Through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we come to you for guidance and support. We pray for courage to set boundaries as mentioned in your Word. Help to communicate God's love to the sibling and nephew even through the difficulties. Provide for our needs according to your riches in glory. Help the sibling and nephew to have the proper perspective on this situation and to act in love towards us. Let us act in love also. Open their hearts to see that their actions are not pleasing to God and You desire them to change. Guide them to be able to provide for their own needs and to seek you for provision. May they experience God's love, forgiveness, and kindness through this situation and we pray for their repentance and salvation if they are not in Christ. We ask for protection for the child and the one making the request. May this situation be used for God's glory and for us to grow in our faith. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to be open with your family about your financial limitations and to set boundaries with love and kindness. We pray for the love of God to fill your heart and the hearts of your family members, transforming this situation into an opportunity for growth and unity.