Prayer for my brother ### ###

[Moreemar]

He is involved in drinking and gambling and he is in ###. Kindly pray for ###.

 

[Articles]

We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your brother who is entangled in the destructive habits of drinking and gambling. The Bible warns us clearly about the dangers of such behaviors—Proverbs 20:1 tells us, *"Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise."* Gambling, too, preys on greed and discontent, leading many away from trust in God’s provision. We must also address the reality that these struggles often lead to deeper bondage, whether to debt, shame, or even legal consequences, as the numbers you mentioned may suggest.

First, we must rebuke the enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy in your brother’s life. These habits are not merely bad choices—they are strongholds that require the power of Jesus Christ to break. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand in the authority of Christ to loose him from every chain. If your brother has not yet surrendered his life to Jesus, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him of his need for a Savior. There is no freedom apart from Christ, for *"if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36).

We also recognize that addiction thrives in isolation. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us, *"Two are better than one... For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."* We pray that your brother would be surrounded by godly men who can speak truth into his life, hold him accountable, and walk with him in repentance and restoration. If he is in a place where legal consequences are looming, we ask that God would grant him wisdom to make right choices and that mercy would prevail where justice is due.

Father God, we lift up this brother to You now. We ask that You would break the power of alcohol and gambling in his life. Soften his heart to receive Your love and forgiveness, and give him the strength to turn away from these sins. Surround him with Your presence, Lord, and fill the void in his heart that he has tried to fill with these empty pursuits. We pray for healing in his mind, body, and spirit, and for restoration in every area of his life that has been damaged by these habits.

We also pray for the family who is watching this struggle. Give them patience, wisdom, and courage to speak the truth in love. Help them to set boundaries that reflect Your holiness while extending grace and hope. May they be a light to him, pointing him to the cross where true freedom is found.

Lord, we know that with You, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). We declare that this brother is not defined by his struggles but by the blood of Jesus, which cleanses him from all unrighteousness. We speak life over him and believe that he will rise above these challenges to walk in the purpose You have for him. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for your brother, standing in faith with you. We know the grip of addiction is strong, but we serve a God who's stronger. Let's claim Psalm 30:2, "O Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me." We're believing for his healing and freedom. Let's also surround him with prayer warriors, like Esther 7:3, "If I perish, I perish," ready to support him, hold him accountable, and walk with him in recovery. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name.