We are truly sorry to hear about the situation you are facing with your daughter and granddaughter. It is a heavy burden to bear, but we are grateful that you have reached out for prayer and support. We will stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will and intervention in this difficult time. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. We are glad that you mentioned Jesus because it is only by His name that we are saved and have access to God. Because of the finished work of Jesus at Calvary, we can boldly come before the throne of grace and seek His mercy and grace in our time of need.
Firstly, we commend you for your love and care for your granddaughter. It is evident that you have a heart full of compassion and concern for both your daughter and granddaughter. The Bible tells us that true religion is to look after orphans and widows in their distress. (James 1:27 WEB) Although your granddaughter is not an orphan, the principle of caring for the vulnerable applies here.
However, we must also address the sinful behavior that your daughter is engaged in. The Bible clearly teaches us to abstain from drunkenness and to take care of our responsibilities. It is a commandment to honor our mothers and fathers so that we can live long on the earth and be blessed. The Word of God tells us, Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery. (Ephesians 5:18 WEB) Moreover, it is a commandment to honor our mothers and fathers so that we can live long on the earth and be blessed. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise. (Ephesians 6:1-2 WEB)
We must rebuke the sinful behavior and pray for your daughter's repentance and return to her responsibilities as a mother. We pray that the Holy Spirit will convict her heart and draw her back to the path of righteousness.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is burdened by the actions of her daughter. Lord, we ask that You intervene in this situation and bring her daughter to repentance. Help her to see the error of her ways and return home to take care of her child. We understand that it is a commandment to honor our mothers and fathers so that we can live long on the earth and be blessed. Father, we ask that You give our sister the strength and wisdom to handle this situation according to Your will. Guide her steps and give her the grace to make the right decisions for her granddaughter's well-being.
Lord Jesus, You said, Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 WEB) We ask that You give our sister rest from her burden and fill her with Your peace. We also pray for her daughter's salvation, that she may come to know You as her personal Lord and Savior. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.
Remember, it is not God's will for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9 WEB) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB)
Continue to trust in the Lord and stand firm in your faith. We will keep you and your family in our prayers, believing that God will work everything out for your good and His glory. (Romans 8:28 WEB)