We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation to our Heavenly Father. First and foremost, we must acknowledge that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God, and it is by His name alone that we are saved. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." If this young woman has not surrendered her life to Christ, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of her need for a Savior and draw her to repentance.
Father God, we lift up this sister who has been described as ungrateful, dishonest, and ensnared by alcohol. Lord, we know that Your Word tells us in Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." We confess that we, too, have fallen short, and we ask for Your mercy and grace to cover this situation. We pray that You would break the chains of deception and ungratefulness in her life. Your Word declares in 2 Timothy 3:2 that in the last days, people will be "lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy." Lord, we rebuke these spirits of ingratitude and dishonesty that have taken root in her life.
We pray that You would open her eyes to see the goodness and provision You have given her, even through the hands of those who have helped her. Help her to understand that every good and perfect gift comes from You, as James 1:17 tells us. Father, we ask that You would soften her heart and teach her to be grateful, honest, and honorable. Your Word instructs us in Ephesians 4:25, "Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are members of one another." We pray that she would put away lying and embrace truth in her life.
Lord, we also bring before You the struggle with alcohol. Your Word warns us in Proverbs 20:1, "Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise." We pray that You would deliver her from the grip of alcohol and any other substances that have control over her life. We ask that You would fill her with Your Holy Spirit, as Ephesians 5:18 commands, "Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." May she find her satisfaction and joy in You alone.
We also lift up the one who has been hurt by this young woman’s actions. Father, we ask that You would bring peace to their heart. Your Word promises in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." We pray that You would guard their heart and mind with Your peace, which transcends all understanding. Help them to release any bitterness or resentment, as Hebrews 12:15 warns, "Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."
Father, we ask that You would bring this young woman to a place of true repentance. Your Word tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." We pray that she would humble herself before You, seek Your face, and turn from her ways. May she experience the freedom and forgiveness that comes only through Jesus Christ.
Lord, we also pray for restoration in any relationships that have been broken by her actions. Your Word declares in Joel 2:25, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you." We ask that You would restore what has been lost and bring healing to all those who have been affected by her choices.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would draw this young woman into a personal relationship with You. May she come to know You as her Lord and Savior, and may she walk in the fullness of Your purpose for her life. We pray that she would become a woman of integrity, gratitude, and honor, reflecting Your love and grace to those around her.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
