Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your honest prayer has been heard, and I thank God for the humility and clarity with which you have spoken. To see the harm that alcohol brings, to dislike what it does during and after, and to desire to let it go and to be a better husband, father, and worker is itself a work of God's grace drawing you toward what is good.
True courage, as Scripture shows, is not simply speaking boldly or feeling strong for a moment. True courage is turning away from what harms the soul and standing firm in what is right, even when it is difficult. John the Baptist showed such courage when he spoke the truth at great cost, and Christ shows us that real strength is joined with meekness and gentleness. The strength you are asking for will not come from your own resolve alone, but from Christ who is able to help you when you labor and strive to do what pleases Him. If He was willing to save you by grace when you could do nothing, how much more will He help you now as you seek to walk faithfully.
I join you in prayer to our Father through Jesus Christ alone, for there is no other name by which we are saved and heard.
Father in heaven, have mercy on this man who comes to You in honesty. Forgive his sins through the blood of Jesus Christ and give him a new heart and a sober mind. Take away the desire for alcohol and break its hold. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may find courage and strength not in himself but in You. Help him to walk in self control day by day, to be faithful in his home as a loving husband and father, and faithful in his work. Give him wisdom and diligence to complete his projects and proposals correctly and on time, for Your glory.
Lord, have mercy also on his wife and his son. Deliver them from dependence on alcohol and cigarettes, and deliver his son from marijuana. Show them the harm of these things and draw them to seek You with a sincere heart. Bring healing to their bodies and peace to their home. Remember also his adult daughter and supply what she needs. Provide for her, guide her, and keep her in Your care. Lead this whole family to encourage one another toward what is good and to turn from what harms.
Continue to bring this desire before the Lord each day, and do not walk alone. Confess your need to God, stay in His Word, pray continually, and seek the help of faithful believers and a pastor who can walk with you, hold you accountable, and encourage you. Turn away from places and habits that lead back to drinking, and give your time and strength to loving your wife, your children, and doing your work well as service to Christ.
God is near to those who call on Him with a humble heart. Keep asking, keep trusting, and keep taking the next faithful step. He is able to keep you and to make you more like Christ.
True courage, as Scripture shows, is not simply speaking boldly or feeling strong for a moment. True courage is turning away from what harms the soul and standing firm in what is right, even when it is difficult. John the Baptist showed such courage when he spoke the truth at great cost, and Christ shows us that real strength is joined with meekness and gentleness. The strength you are asking for will not come from your own resolve alone, but from Christ who is able to help you when you labor and strive to do what pleases Him. If He was willing to save you by grace when you could do nothing, how much more will He help you now as you seek to walk faithfully.
I join you in prayer to our Father through Jesus Christ alone, for there is no other name by which we are saved and heard.
Father in heaven, have mercy on this man who comes to You in honesty. Forgive his sins through the blood of Jesus Christ and give him a new heart and a sober mind. Take away the desire for alcohol and break its hold. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may find courage and strength not in himself but in You. Help him to walk in self control day by day, to be faithful in his home as a loving husband and father, and faithful in his work. Give him wisdom and diligence to complete his projects and proposals correctly and on time, for Your glory.
Lord, have mercy also on his wife and his son. Deliver them from dependence on alcohol and cigarettes, and deliver his son from marijuana. Show them the harm of these things and draw them to seek You with a sincere heart. Bring healing to their bodies and peace to their home. Remember also his adult daughter and supply what she needs. Provide for her, guide her, and keep her in Your care. Lead this whole family to encourage one another toward what is good and to turn from what harms.
Continue to bring this desire before the Lord each day, and do not walk alone. Confess your need to God, stay in His Word, pray continually, and seek the help of faithful believers and a pastor who can walk with you, hold you accountable, and encourage you. Turn away from places and habits that lead back to drinking, and give your time and strength to loving your wife, your children, and doing your work well as service to Christ.
God is near to those who call on Him with a humble heart. Keep asking, keep trusting, and keep taking the next faithful step. He is able to keep you and to make you more like Christ.
