We join you in lifting up your son before the throne of grace, pleading for God's mercy and intervention in his life. We stand on the promise that "if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our sister's son, who is facing serious criminal charges. Lord, we know that Your desire is for all to come to repentance and know the truth (2 Peter 3:9 WEB). We ask that Your Holy Spirit convict him of his sins and lead him to true repentance. May he turn away from his wrongdoings and seek Your forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
In the parable of the prodigal son, we see Your heart of compassion and forgiveness, Lord (Luke 15:11-32 WEB). We plead for Your mercy for this prodigal child. Guide him back into Your fold, and help him to walk in Your ways.
Lord, we also seek Your wisdom regarding the legal proceedings. Guide them to a godly and affordable defense lawyer, if that is Your will. We ask that You intervene in the court's decision, and if it is according to Your plan, may he not have to serve jail time. We know that You are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness (Psalm 103:8 WEB).
In Jesus' mighty name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying fervently for your son, trusting that God is at work in his life. Remind your son of God's love and forgiveness, and encourage him to seek the Lord wholeheartedly. We are reminded in Scripture, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16 WEB). Share this good news with your son, and pray that he would put his faith in Jesus Christ for His salvation and deliverance.