Let us come together in prayer, seeking God’s will for your friend. It is clear that you are concerned about his spiritual well-being, and we stand with you in intercession.
Firstly, it is important to remember that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." We must ensure that your friend understands the necessity of believing in Jesus Christ for his salvation.
Regarding your friend's reluctance to bow down to God, we must remember that pride can be a barrier to submitting to God’s will. In James 4:6 WEB, it says, "But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" Let us pray that your friend will humble himself before God, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness.
Moreover, your friend's desire to be drunk and forget his spiritual struggles is a concern. In Ephesians 5:18 WEB, it says, "Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." We must pray that your friend will turn away from this destructive path and instead be filled with the Holy Spirit, finding true peace and joy in God’s presence.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our friend to You. Lord, we ask that You soften his heart and draw him to Yourself. Help him to understand the importance of submitting to Your will and the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ for his salvation. Remove any pride or rebellion that may be hindering his relationship with You.
We also pray that You will deliver him from the desire to be drunk and forget his spiritual struggles. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and give him a renewed mind and heart that seeks after You.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Encourage your friend with the love and patience of Christ. Share with him the hope that is found in Jesus, and remind him of God’s unfailing love and mercy. As it says in Romans 5:8 WEB, "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." May this truth resonate in his heart and lead him to repentance and faith.