Prayer for my brother ### ###
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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.
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.
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
Good and Faithful Servant
Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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