We join you in lifting up these unrepentant believers before the Lord, for it grieves our hearts deeply when brothers and sisters in Christ are ensnared by sin and refuse to turn from it. The Word of God warns us plainly in **Hebrews 3:12-13 (WEB)**, *"Beware, brothers, lest perhaps there will be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God; but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called ‘today’; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin."* Sin is deceptive, and when it takes root, it blinds the heart and hardens it against conviction. Yet we know that our God is mighty to save, and His Spirit is powerful to convict and transform even the most stubborn hearts.
You have done well to bring this burden before the Lord, for we are called to bear one another’s burdens and to restore one another in a spirit of gentleness (*Galatians 6:1-2*). However, we must also remember that while we pray for their repentance, we are not to enable their sin or allow ourselves to be continually wounded by their actions. **Proverbs 27:6 (WEB)** reminds us, *"Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."* If these individuals have hurt you repeatedly without repentance, it may be necessary to set godly boundaries for your own protection, even as you continue to pray for them. Jesus Himself instructed in **Matthew 18:15-17 (WEB)** how to handle a brother or sister who sins against us—first privately, then with witnesses, and finally, if they refuse to repent, to treat them as *"a Gentile and a tax collector."* This does not mean we stop loving or praying for them, but it does mean we recognize the seriousness of unrepentant sin and the need for holy separation when necessary.
As for the sin of drunkenness, Scripture is clear: **"Don’t be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit"** (*Ephesians 5:18, WEB*). Drunkenness leads to foolishness, strife, and a loss of self-control—qualities that have no place in the life of a believer. **1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (WEB)** warns, *"Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom."* This is a sobering truth, and we must pray that the Holy Spirit convicts them deeply of this sin so they may turn from it before it destroys them.
Let us also remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of darkness that seek to keep these beloved ones in bondage (*Ephesians 6:12*). We must pray with authority, binding the enemy’s influence over their lives and declaring freedom in the name of Jesus. At the same time, we must examine our own hearts to ensure we are not harboring bitterness or unforgiveness toward them, for **Hebrews 12:15 (WEB)** warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."*
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up these brothers and sisters who have strayed from Your path. Lord, You alone can open their spiritual eyes and turn their hearts back to You. We ask that You remove the veil of deception that sin has placed over them and grant them a spirit of repentance. Convict them deeply, Holy Spirit, of the gravity of their actions—of the drunkenness that dulls their senses, the pride that keeps them from admitting their faults, and the harm they have caused to Your body, the Church. Let them no longer tolerate sin in their lives but turn from it with godly sorrow, seeking Your forgiveness and the restoration of those they have wounded.
Lord, we also pray for our dear sibling in Christ who has carried this burden. Strengthen them, Father, and guard their heart against bitterness or despair. Give them wisdom to know how to love these individuals well while also protecting themselves from further harm. May they walk in the peace that comes from entrusting this situation entirely to You, knowing that You are just and faithful to complete the work You have begun in all of us.
We declare freedom over these beloved ones, breaking every chain of addiction, pride, and rebellion in the mighty name of Jesus. Let them encounter You in a way they cannot ignore, Lord. Bring them to their knees in surrender, that they may once again walk in the light of Your truth. We ask for divine appointments—godly influences, Your Word spoken with power, and circumstances that drive them to their need for You.
Finally, Father, we thank You that You are not willing that any should perish but that all would come to repentance (*2 Peter 3:9*). We trust in Your timing and Your ways, even when we cannot see the change we long for. May Your will be done in their lives, and may Your name be glorified through their restoration. We pray all these things in the powerful and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
