We join you in lifting up this burden before the Lord together in Jesus name, and we share your concern for the safety of this young person and for the other underage children who have been exposed to alcohol.
We are deeply troubled to hear that an adult is providing alcohol to minors and encouraging drunkenness. Scripture is very clear that this is sinful and harmful. Ephesians 5:18 says, Do not be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit. Habakkuk 2:15 says, Woe to him who gives his neighbor drink, pouring your inflaming wine until he is drunk. And Romans 13:13-14 calls us to walk properly, as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness. Providing alcohol to underage youth is not only against the law but it endangers their bodies, their minds, and their souls, and we rebuke this practice in the name of Jesus. We also hear the seriousness of this harmful friendship. Proverbs 13:20 says, He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm, and 1 Corinthians 15:33 warns, Do not be deceived. Evil companionships corrupt good morals. An ungodly influence that leads young people into drunkenness must be broken.
We also notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to gently remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God and that our prayers are heard. John 14:6 says, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, for Romans 10:9 says, that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. It is in His name alone that we pray and find hope.
We pray together now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we seek Your will in this situation. Lord, we ask for Your protection over this young person. We pray that You would bring him home safely today, that You would keep him from all evil and keep his going out and his coming in, as You promise in Psalm 121:7-8. Lord, place Your hand upon him and upon the other young people who were given alcohol and became drunk. Convict them of the danger of drunkenness, heal any harm done to their bodies, and turn their hearts toward sobriety and toward You. We pray that You would break the power of this ungodly friendship. If it is Your will, provide lawful employment for this adult friend elsewhere and lead him away from this town, or in Your sovereign way separate this friendship so that he no longer has influence over these minors. More than outward separation, we pray for his heart, that You would convict him of his sin in leading children astray, bring him to repentance, and cause him to turn from this destructive path. Give wisdom to parents, guardians, and those in authority, James 1:5 says, 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, so we ask for wisdom to know how to protect these children, to set godly boundaries, and to involve appropriate help if needed to keep minors safe. We pray for godly friendships to surround this young person, friendships that encourage purity, wisdom, and the fear of the Lord. Let Your peace guard the home that waits for his return, and let Your will be done above our own desires. We ask all of this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We encourage you to continue to pray fervently for his safe return, to stay in close contact with family and trusted godly counsel, and to ensure that responsible adults are aware of an adult providing alcohol to minors so that these children can be protected. Trust the Lord to act in His perfect timing and to bring good even out of this painful concern, for He is faithful to hear the prayers offered through His Son.
