We lift up your brother before the throne of grace, dear one, with hearts heavy yet hopeful in the power of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Scriptures tell us in Psalm 34:17-18, "The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." We stand on this promise, believing that God hears our cries and is already at work in this situation.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We ask that You would move mightily on behalf of this brother. Soften the hearts of those in authority over him, Lord. Grant him favor in their eyes, as You did for Joseph in Genesis 39:21, "But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison." We pray for divine intervention, that doors no human can shut would swing wide open by Your hand.
We also lift up this brother’s spirit, Lord. May he feel Your presence in a tangible way, knowing that You have not forsaken him (Hebrews 13:5). Strengthen his faith, Father, and remind him that You are working all things together for his good, even when the path is unclear (Romans 8:28). If he has not yet surrendered his life to You, we pray that this season would draw him to repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ. Open his eyes to see his need for a Savior, and let him experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We rebuke any spirit of fear, despair, or hopelessness that may be trying to take root in his heart. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that he may have life, and life abundantly (John 10:10). We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand in the gap, praying that chains of bondage would be broken in Jesus’ name.
Father, we also pray for wisdom and discernment for his family. Give them the strength to trust in You, even when the wait feels long. Remind them that You are a God who sees, who hears, and who acts on behalf of Your children. May they find comfort in Your Word, clinging to promises like Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says Yahweh, 'thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.'"
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.