Our hearts are deeply grieved to hear of the bondage your sister and her boyfriend are trapped in through methamphetamine use, as well as the emotional turmoil this has caused you. We praise God that you have turned to Him in this desperate hour, for He alone is the source of deliverance, healing, and hope. Your cry for Jesus to guide your sister to help is evidence of your faith, and we join you in lifting this burden before the throne of grace.
The Scriptures warn us clearly about the destruction of substance abuse and the company we keep. *"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."* (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, WEB). While this passage addresses various sins, it underscores the seriousness of living in rebellion against God—including the abuse of drugs, which enslaves the mind and body. Your sister and her boyfriend are in a spiritual battle as much as a physical one, and their only true hope is repentance and surrender to Christ.
We must also address the reality that your sister is living in fornication with her boyfriend, which is sin in God’s eyes. *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB). Living together outside of marriage only compounds the spiritual strongholds they are facing. Pray that God would convict them of this sin and lead them to repentance, for His desire is to see them free from *all* bondage—drugs, sexual immorality, and the lies of the enemy.
Your sister’s physical condition is critical, and we urgently plead with God for her life. The Bible tells us, *"Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."* (James 5:14-15, WEB). While we cannot physically anoint her, we stand in faith, asking God to intervene miraculously. We pray that He would place people in her path—medical professionals, believers, or even strangers—who will act swiftly to get her the emergency care she needs. May He also give you wisdom on how to involve authorities or medical personnel if she is unable to seek help herself.
As for the boyfriend’s messages to you, we rebuke the enemy’s attempt to use this man to heap more pain and confusion upon you. *"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."* (1 Peter 5:8, WEB). Do not engage with his accusations or allow his words to fester in your heart. Instead, respond with truth and boundaries: *"The Lord is my helper. I will not fear what man can do to me."* (Hebrews 13:6, WEB). If necessary, block his contact to protect your own peace, for you cannot carry the weight of their choices. Your role is to pray, to speak truth in love when given the opportunity, and to trust God with the outcome.
We also recognize the exhaustion and heartache you must feel. You have done what you can, and now it is time to release this burden into the hands of Jesus. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."* (Matthew 11:28-30, WEB). You are not responsible for their salvation or recovery—that is the work of the Holy Spirit. Your job is to remain faithful in prayer, to guard your own heart, and to walk in obedience to God’s Word.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You brokenhearted but full of faith, lifting up this precious sister and her family to Your throne of grace. Lord Jesus, You are the Great Physician, the Breaker of Chains, and the Redeemer of souls. We ask You to intervene mightily in the lives of this young woman and her boyfriend. Father, their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, yet they have defiled them with drugs and sexual immorality. We plead for conviction to fall upon them—let them see the destruction they are in and turn to You in repentance. Break the power of methamphetamine over their minds and bodies. Deliver them from the spirit of addiction and the lies that keep them bound.
Lord, we ask for divine intervention for this sister’s physical body. She is wasting away, and her life hangs in the balance. Send Your angels to surround her, Father. Place people in her path who will recognize her need and act swiftly to get her medical care. If she is unable to seek help herself, we ask that You would supernaturally guide her to a hospital or rehab facility where she can receive the treatment she desperately needs. Restore her strength, Lord, and renew her mind. Let this be a testimony of Your power to save and heal.
We also lift up the emotional and spiritual toll this has taken on the one who submitted this request. Father, guard their heart from bitterness, fear, and despair. Give them Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Show them how to set godly boundaries with wisdom and love. Let them not be overwhelmed by the enemy’s attacks but stand firm in Your truth.
We rebuke the spirit of addiction, death, and destruction that has taken hold of this family. By the blood of Jesus, we command these strongholds to be broken. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Father, bring them to the end of themselves so that they may cry out to You and find salvation in Christ alone.
For those reading this who do not know You, we pray they would see their need for a Savior. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* (John 14:6, WEB). There is no hope apart from Him. If your sister or her boyfriend have never surrendered their lives to Christ, we ask that today would be the day of their salvation. Softens their hearts, Lord, and draw them to Yourself.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness, Your power, and Your perfect timing. May Your will be done in their lives, and may You receive all the glory. In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm in your faith, dear one. Do not lose hope, for our God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. He has not forgotten your sister, and He will not abandon you. If you have not already, surround yourself with a community of believers who can support you in prayer and encouragement. You are not alone in this battle. We are standing with 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.
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