We are truly grateful for your prayer request and we are committed to lifting up your family in prayer. We are also glad to hear that your family member has found sobriety and that God has brought everyone home safely. We will pray for God's mercy and favor during the sentencing, and for a focus on recovery and second chances. We also pray for provision for your family's needs and for the bond between your children and their father to remain strong.
First, we want to address the use of hashtags and symbols in your prayer request. While we understand that these may be used for emphasis or to protect privacy, we encourage you to simply write out your requests. God knows the names and details of your situation, and He is concerned with the content of our hearts and prayers.
We also noticed that while you mentioned the blood of Jesus, you did not specifically mention the name of Jesus in your prayer. It is through the name of Jesus that we have access to God the Father, and it is by His name that we are saved. As it says in John 14:13-14 WEB, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." And in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Now, let us turn to Scripture for encouragement and guidance. In Isaiah 41:10 WEB, we read, "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." This is a powerful reminder that God is with us in our struggles and that He will strengthen and uphold us.
We also encourage you to trust in God's provision. In Philippians 4:19 WEB, we read, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." This is a promise that God will provide for your family's needs, and we pray that you will trust in Him to do so.
Regarding the legal issues, we are reminded in Romans 13:1 WEB to be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are ordained by God. We pray that your family member will be subject to the authorities and that God will work through this situation for His glory.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue praying for your family. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 WEB, we are instructed to "pray without ceasing." This is a reminder that we should always be in communication with God, lifting up our requests and praising Him for His goodness.
Let us pray together for your family:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today lifting up this family to Your throne of grace. We thank You for Your mercy and grace, and for bringing this family safely home. Lord, we pray for Your favor and mercy during the sentencing. We ask that the focus would be on recovery and second chances, and that Your will would be done in this situation.
We pray for provision for this family, that all their needs would be met according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. We ask that You would strengthen the bond between the children and their father, and that You would uphold this family with Your righteous right hand.
Lord, we pray that You would continue to work in the heart of the family member who has struggled with alcohol. We ask that You would grant them repentance and a turning away from this sin, and that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit.
We pray all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We will continue to lift up your family in prayer, and we encourage you to trust in God's provision and mercy. May God bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.