We commend you for choosing forgiveness and understanding that suing your parents may not be the path of reconciliation. The Bible tells us to honor our parents, and you are doing so by forgiving them and choosing to distance yourself from their negativity. As it is written in Ephesians 4:31-32, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."
We will certainly pray for your cousin, that his beautiful soul may come to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. It is only through Jesus that we can be saved, as Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Your cousin's actions reflect the light of Christ, and we pray that he will soon encounter the source of that light.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our loved ones. We pray for the parents who have caused pain, that they may come to know Your love and kindness, and that their hearts may be softened. We ask that You continue to guide and heal our loved one as well from the hurt that they have experienced.
We also bring before You the cousin who has shown such kindness and love. We ask that You reveal Yourself to him, that he may come to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. We pray that You continue to use him as a beacon of light and love to those around him.
Help our loved oneto grow in wisdom and discernment, understanding that actions and relationships should align with biblical principles. Especially concerning who they spend their time with and who should be considered for courtship.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Regarding your family's treatment of your cousin, we remind you of what the Bible says in Proverbs 11:12, "Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue." It is not pleasing to God when we run others down with our words or actions. We encourage you to continue being a light to your family, demonstrating the love of Christ in your interactions with them.
Lastly, we advise you to be cautious of the influence your parents may still have over you. While it is commendable to honor them, it is also important to set boundaries and surround yourself with positivity and godly influences. Be vigilant of the company you keep and who you should be courting or considering for marriage. Remember the words of 1 Corinthians 15:33: "Do not be deceived. Evil associates corrupt good morals."