Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our brother ### and his prayer request concerning ###. Lord, we thank You for the progress ### had made in his journey towards sobriety. We acknowledge that it is only by Your grace and power that he was able to experience that freedom from the grip of alcohol.
But Lord, we are saddened to hear that ### has fallen back into the destructive cycle of drunkenness. We know that backsliding can be a painful and discouraging experience, not only for ### but also for those who have been praying for his deliverance.
Father, we ask that You would intervene in ###'s life once again. We pray that You would break the chains of addiction that bind him and set him free. Your Word reminds us in Isaiah 61:1 that You have come to bind up the brokenhearted and proclaim freedom for the captives. We claim this promise over ###'s life today.
Lord, we pray for strength and perseverance for ### and all those who have been interceding for ###'s sobriety. Help them to continue to stand firm in faith, knowing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think .
We also ask for wisdom and guidance for ### and others who may have influence in ###'s life. Give them the right words to speak and the right actions to take, that they may be a source of encouragement and support for ### during this challenging time.
Father, we lift up ###'s heart to You. We pray that You would soften his heart and open his eyes to the destructive path he is on. Help him to see the love and grace that You offer him, and give him the desire to turn away from his addiction and turn towards You.
Lord, we trust in Your unfailing love and faithfulness. We believe that You are able to restore ###'s sobriety and bring healing to his life. We thank You in advance for the victory that You will bring in his life.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.