We lift up your beloved family member before the Lord, knowing that He alone is the source of deliverance and hope in every struggle. The bondage of alcohol is a heavy burden, but we serve a God who breaks chains and restores what has been broken. The Word of God tells us in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, *"Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom. Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God."* This is a promise that no stronghold is too great for Christ to overcome—He can transform even the most desperate situations when we surrender to Him.
We also pray for the atmosphere in your home, which has grown increasingly difficult. The enemy seeks to bring division and despair, but we stand firm in the truth of 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, *"For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."* We declare that the peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Him (Philippians 4:7). May the Holy Spirit move mightily in your home, bringing conviction, repentance, and restoration. We rebuke the spirit of alcoholism and every destructive influence in Jesus’ name, commanding it to flee and never return.
For your family member preparing for their board exams, we ask the Lord to grant them clarity of mind, wisdom, and supernatural focus. The pressure of exams can be overwhelming, but we trust in the promise of James 1:5, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."* May the Lord calm their anxiety and help them to study effectively, remembering that their worth and future are secure in Him. We pray they will cast all their cares upon Jesus, for He cares for them (1 Peter 5:7).
Most importantly, we urge you to continue standing in the gap for your family through prayer and fasting. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). Let this trial draw your family closer to the Lord, not further from Him. If your loved one struggling with alcohol has not yet surrendered their life to Christ, we pray earnestly for their salvation. There is no true freedom apart from Jesus, and it is only through His name that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). Share the Gospel with them in love, reminding them that Jesus said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28).
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this family in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, You see the pain, the addiction, and the chaos that has taken hold, and we ask for Your divine intervention. Break the chains of alcoholism and fill the void in their heart with Your love and purpose. Restore peace to this home and let Your presence be felt in every room. Give wisdom and strength to those preparing for exams, reminding them that their identity is found in You alone. Draw each member of this family into a deeper relationship with You, Lord. Let this season of struggle become a testimony of Your power and faithfulness. We rebuke every scheme of the enemy and declare that this family belongs to You. May Your will be done in their lives, and may they experience the fullness of Your redemption. We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.