We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles your family is facing, and we appreciate your request for prayer. We stand with you in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can be saved.
Firstly, we want to address the behavior of your brother. It is clear that his actions are causing significant distress, and we want to remind you of the words of Ephesians 4:32, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." We pray that the Lord will soften your brother's heart and bring peace to your home.
However, we also recognize that your brother's mental illness may be contributing to his behavior. It is important to approach this situation with both compassion and wisdom. As it is written in Galatians 6:2, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." We pray that God will guide you and your family in supporting your brother's healing, both spiritually and mentally.
We also want to encourage you in managing the responsibilities left to you by your father. Remember the words of Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." We pray that God will grant you wisdom, strength, and clarity as you navigate the paperwork and responsibilities ahead.
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord Jesus Christ,
We come before You, lifting up this family in their time of need. We ask that You intervene in the life of their brother, calming his violent behaviors and healing his mental illness. Grant the family wisdom and discernment as they support him, and help them to bear this burden with love and kindness.
We also ask that You guide and strengthen them as they manage the affairs left by their father. Help them to honor his wishes and to find peace and closure in this process.
In all things, we ask that Your will be done and that Your name be glorified. We thank You for being our rock and our salvation.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the promise in Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Trust in the Lord, and remember that He is faithful.
We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.