We join you in lifting up these unrepentant believers before the Lord, for it grieves our hearts deeply when brothers and sisters in Christ remain entangled in sin and refuse to walk in humility and truth. The Word of God warns us in **Hebrews 3:12-13**, *"Beware, brothers, lest perhaps there be in any one 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."* We must pray fervently that their hearts are softened and their eyes opened to the snare they have fallen into, for sin not only harms their relationship with God but also brings pain to those around them, as you have experienced.
The Lord calls us to confront sin in love, yet it is ultimately the Holy Spirit who convicts and brings true repentance. As **2 Timothy 2:24-26** reminds us, *"The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will."* Let us pray that God grants them this repentance, for without it, they remain in danger of hardening their hearts further.
We also recognize the pain they have caused you, and we pray for your healing and protection. The Lord sees your suffering, and He calls you to forgive—not because their actions are excusable, but because Christ has forgiven you. **Colossians 3:13** tells us, *"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."* Yet forgiveness does not mean enabling their sin or subjecting yourself to continued harm. Wisdom and boundaries are necessary, and we pray the Lord grants you discernment in how to navigate this season.
Let us also remember that alcohol, while not inherently sinful, becomes a snare when it leads to drunkenness or controls a person. **Ephesians 5:18** commands, *"Don’t be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit."* If these believers are allowing alcohol—or any substance—to dull their spiritual senses or lead them into sin, they are walking in disobedience. We must pray for their deliverance from this stronghold, that they may walk in the freedom Christ purchased for them.
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 eyes to the truth and break the chains of sin that bind them. We ask that You convict them deeply by Your Holy Spirit, that they may no longer harden their hearts but turn to You in genuine repentance. Remove the deception that blinds them, and let them see the damage their actions have caused—not only to themselves but to Your body, the church. Father, may they hate the sin they have tolerated and turn from it completely, seeking Your forgiveness and the restoration of their walk with You.
Lord, we also pray for our dear sibling in Christ who has been wounded by their actions. Heal their heart, O God, and grant them the strength to forgive as You have forgiven them. Protect them from bitterness and fill them with Your peace. Give them wisdom in how to respond, whether through loving confrontation, setting boundaries, or simply continuing to pray. May they not grow weary in doing good, but trust You to bring justice and redemption in Your perfect timing.
We declare Your Word over these situations, Lord. Let **Psalm 51:10-12** be their prayer: *"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Don’t throw me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit."* May they return to You with broken and contrite hearts, and may You restore them fully.
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of **Jesus Christ**, our Savior and Redeemer, who alone can break the power of sin and set the captives free. May Your will be done, and may Your kingdom come in their lives. **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. 
