We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles you and your brother are facing, and we are here to pray and offer guidance according to God's Word. Mental illness is a serious issue, and it's important to approach it with compassion, prayer, and professional help.
Firstly, we commend you for bringing your petition before the Lord Jesus Christ, as it is only by His Name that we have access to God the Father. 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."
Let's pray together for your brother and your situation:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is struggling with mental illness. We pray for Your healing touch upon his mind and emotions. We ask that You would guide him and his family to the right treatment and professional help, and that they would be receptive to it.
We also pray for the one who submitted this request. We ask for Your peace and comfort in their heart. Give them the strength to endure this trial and the wisdom to handle the situations that arise. We pray that any ungodly behavior would cease and that healthy communication would be restored within the family.
Lord, we know that You are able to make a way where there seems to be no way. We trust in Your goodness and Your power to heal and restore. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for your brother and to seek God's will in this situation. Remember the words of Romans 8:28 WEB: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." God can turn even the most difficult situations into opportunities for growth and blessing.
It's also crucial to set boundaries to protect your own well-being. It's not healthy for you to endure verbal abuse or threats. As it is written in Proverbs 4:23 WEB: "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life."
Lastly, we gently remind you to forgive, as Ephesians 4:32 WEB says: "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." Forgiveness does not mean tolerating harmful behavior, but it does mean releasing bitterness and leaving justice to God.
We encourage your family to seek godly counsel and professional help for your brother. It's important to address mental illness with a combination of prayer, support, and appropriate treatment. We remain hopeful that with the power of God all is possible. We will continue to pray for your brother's healing and for peace to be restored in your family.