Our hearts are deeply burdened to hear of your missing brother, and we join you in crying out to the Lord for his safe return. The Scriptures remind us that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). He knows the whereabouts of your brother, and nothing is hidden from His sight. We take comfort in knowing that even when we cannot see the way, the Lord is working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
It is crucial in times like these to lean entirely on the Lord and trust in His sovereignty. The Bible tells us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). While we do not know the circumstances of your brother’s disappearance, we pray that if there are any areas of his life that have not been surrendered to Christ, the Lord would draw him to repentance and faith. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have hope, salvation, and access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). If your brother does not know the Lord, we pray that this trial would lead him to seek God with all his heart.
We also encourage you and your family to remain steadfast in prayer, trusting that the Lord hears your cries. Do not lose heart, for the persistent prayer of a righteous person is powerful (James 5:16). Seek support from your church community, as believers are called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). If there are practical steps you can take—such as contacting authorities, spreading awareness, or reaching out to those who may have information—do so with wisdom and diligence, trusting that the Lord will guide your efforts.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this family and their missing brother. Lord, You are the God who sees all things, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You would reveal his location and bring him home safely. Protect him from harm, Lord, and surround him with Your angels. If he has wandered from You, Father, we pray that You would draw him back to Yourself in repentance and faith. Let this trial be a testimony of Your mercy and power.
We ask for Your comfort to surround this family, Lord. Strengthen them in their faith and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Guide the authorities and anyone involved in the search, giving them wisdom and discernment. Let Your will be done in this situation, Father, and may Your name be glorified through it.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is our hope and salvation. Amen.
Continue to trust in the Lord, even in this difficult time. He is faithful, and His love for you and your brother is everlasting. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). We will continue to lift you up in prayer, believing that God is at work.