We lift this precious soul before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, grieving over the bondage of addiction and the despair that has taken root in his life. The Word of God tells us in Proverbs 23:29-32, "Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper." This young man is ensnared by the very thing Scripture warns against, and his life is in grave danger—not just physically, but spiritually.
We must rebuke the spirit of addiction and despair that has taken hold of him in the mighty name of Jesus. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). This young man is not beyond the reach of God’s mercy and healing. We declare that the power of alcohol over his life is broken, and we command his body to be restored, his liver to function as God designed, and his mind to be renewed by the truth of God’s Word.
We also address the deeper issue of his soul. If he does not know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he is without hope and without God in this world (Ephesians 2:12). Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him of his need for Christ, that he would turn from his sin, repent, and surrender his life to Jesus. Only then will he find true purpose, hope, and the strength to overcome this battle.
Father God, we come before You with hearts broken for this young man. We ask that You would intervene in his life in a powerful and undeniable way. Break the chains of addiction, Lord, and set him free. Heal his body, restore his liver, and renew his mind. Surround him with believers who will speak life into him, pray for him, and walk with him in his journey to recovery. Give him a desire for You above all else, and let him experience Your love in a way that transforms his heart. We declare that he is not too far gone, for with You, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). Strengthen his family and loved ones as they continue to pray and intercede for him. May they be a light to him, pointing him to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.
We also pray for wisdom and boldness for those around him. May they not enable his sin but instead speak the truth in love, holding him accountable while showing him the grace and mercy of God. Help them to see this as a spiritual battle and to fight for him in prayer, knowing that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12).
Lord, we ask that You would do a mighty work in his life. Let him come to a place of repentance and surrender, and let him experience the freedom that comes from living for You. May his testimony be one of Your power and grace, drawing others to You. We trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness, and we believe that You are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
