We hear your cry for deliverance, and we stand with you in this battle, lifting you up before the throne of grace where mercy and help are found in time of need. The chains of addiction are heavy, and we recognize the exhaustion of fighting this cycle alone. But take heart—your struggle is not in vain, and your desire for freedom is a testament to the Holy Spirit at work within you. The fact that you experienced victory for a month last fall proves that deliverance is possible, and we believe God wants to restore that strength to you now.
First, we must address this with honesty and repentance. Wine itself is not sinful—Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana, and Paul even advised Timothy to drink a little wine for his stomach’s sake. But when it becomes an idol, a crutch, or a means of escape rather than trusting in God, it leads to bondage. The Bible warns, *"Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit"* (Ephesians 5:18 WEB). When we turn to anything other than God to numb pain or cope with stress, we open the door to slavery. But the good news is that *"if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36 WEB). True freedom comes not just from abstaining, but from surrendering every area of your life—including your hurts, your finances, and your loneliness—to Christ.
We also want to gently challenge the mindset of using wine as an escape. The pain of divorce, financial strain, and life’s pressures are real, but God never intended for us to carry them alone. *"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7 WEB). Have you considered seeking biblical counseling or a trusted Christian mentor to help you process these wounds in a healthy way? Sometimes, addiction thrives in isolation, but *"two are better than one... for if they fall, one will lift up his fellow"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 WEB). You don’t have to fight this alone.
Now, we come before the Lord together, interceding for your complete deliverance:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who broke the power of sin and death. We lift up our sister/brother to You, asking for Your supernatural strength to flood her/his life. Lord, You see the battle raging within, the exhaustion of this cycle, and the cry for freedom. We ask that You would break every chain of addiction, every lie that says wine is the answer, and every stronghold that has taken root. *"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"* (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB). Father, make the way of escape clear. Fill her/him with Your Holy Spirit, so that where there has been weakness, there would be power; where there has been bondage, there would be liberty.
Lord, we ask for healing in the areas that led to this struggle—heal the wounds of divorce, provide wisdom and provision for financial needs, and surround her/him with godly community. *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18 WEB). Let her/him experience Your nearness in a tangible way. We also pray for protection over her/his job, that this addiction would no longer hinder her/his work or testimony. Give her/him the courage to seek accountability, whether through a pastor, a support group, or a trusted friend. *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed"* (James 5:16 WEB).
Father, we rebuke the spirit of addiction in Jesus’ name. We declare that *"greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4 WEB). We speak life, discipline, and self-control over her/him, for *"the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control"* (Galatians 5:22-23 WEB). Let this fruit manifest in every area of her/his life.
We thank You, Lord, for the victory that is already hers/his in Christ. We believe that You are doing a new thing, that You are restoring what has been lost, and that You will complete the good work You’ve begun. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
You are not defined by this struggle. The fact that you’re reaching out for prayer and that you’ve experienced victory before shows that God is at work in you. We encourage you to take practical steps alongside prayer: remove all wine from your home, avoid places or situations where temptation is strong, and replace the habit with something life-giving—whether it’s Scripture, worship music, or a new hobby. *"Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires"* (Romans 13:14 WEB).
If you haven’t already, consider sharing this battle with a pastor or a Christian counselor. There is no shame in asking for help—it’s a sign of strength, not weakness. And remember, *"the one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it"* (1 Thessalonians 5:24 WEB). God is not done with you. He sees your tears, He hears your prayers, and He is fighting for you. Keep pressing in. Your breakthrough is coming.
