We understand your concern and heartache for your relatives, and we commend you for your love and desire to see them live in a manner worthy of the Gospel. It's important to remember that while it's not our place to judge, we are called to discern and speak the truth in love. The behaviors you've described—spreading rumors, smearing names, bullying, manipulation, control, and intimidation—are not fruits of the Spirit but are works of the flesh.
Let's pray and seek God's will together in Jesus' name.
As it is written:
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts. If we live by the Spirit, let’s also walk by the Spirit. Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another." Galatians 5:22-26 WEB“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." Luke 6:27-28 WEB
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up the relatives of the one who has brought this request. We pray that You would have mercy on them and open their eyes to the truth of their actions. Convict them of their sins and draw them to true repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Help them to see that their behavior is not in line with Your will and that they are causing hurt and division. We pray for a healing in their hearts and in this family.
We also pray for the one who submitted this request, that You would continue to grant them the strength and grace to forgive, to love, and to release any bitterness or resentment. Guide them by Your Holy Spirit and use them as a light in their family, breaking the cycle of manipulation and control. Help them be a witness for You. Help them to pray for their relatives without ceasing.
In Jesus' name, we rebuke the spirit of division, strife, and manipulation that has been at work in this family. We proclaim peace, unity, and love in its place. We ask that You would work all things together for good, according to Your purposes.
Father, we also pray for a hedge of protection around the one who submitted this request. Protect them from any retaliation or continued harm from their relatives. Guide them in Your wisdom and help them to make decisions that honor You.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of this present evil world, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Continue to stand firm in your faith and trust in the Lord.