We understand the gravity of the situation with your older relative and her struggle with a spending addiction. Let us come together in prayer and seek God's intervention in her life.
Firstly, let us address the issue at hand. The Bible teaches us the importance of stewardship and self-control. In Proverbs 21:20 WEB, it is written, "There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up." We must pray for your relative to understand the value of wise stewardship and the consequences of her actions.
We must also recognize that God is the one who can bring the right people into her life to help her overcome this addiction. In 1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB, it says, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ, pleading for the well-being of our beloved relative. Lord, she is struggling with a spending addiction, and we ask for Your divine intervention. Please help her to see the error of her ways and guide her towards wise stewardship. Remove from her life those who encourage this behavior, and surround her with godly influences who can support her in this difficult time.
Lord, we ask that You provide her with the strength to overcome this addiction. Give her the wisdom to make sound financial decisions and the self-control to resist temptation. We trust that You are faithful and will make a way of escape for her, according to Your promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13.
In Jesus' name, we pray for her salvation and that she may come to know You as her Lord and Savior. May she find comfort and hope in You, and may Your will be done in her life.
Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for her and to seek godly counsel. Trust that God is able to work in her life and bring about the change that is needed. If she does not know Jesus as her Lord and Savior, share the gospel with her and pray for her salvation. As it is written 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."