We lift up this brother in fervent prayer, thanking God for His mercy and deliverance. The chains of addiction are heavy, but the power of Jesus Christ is stronger than any bondage. We declare freedom over him in the mighty name of Jesus, for "if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36). The enemy may have tried to ensnare him through generational struggles, but we rebuke every lie that tells him he is defined by his past or his father’s failures. God’s Word declares, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17).
We also address the mention of generational curses with discernment. While the Bible acknowledges the reality of sin’s consequences passing through families (Exodus 20:5), it also proclaims the victory we have in Christ. "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us" (Galatians 3:13). This brother is not bound by his father’s mistakes—he is a child of God, called to walk in righteousness. We pray that he would reject any focus on curses and instead fix his eyes on the promises of God, who says, "I have come that they may have life, and may have it abundantly" (John 10:10).
Father, we ask You to break every chain of addiction in his life. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, who gives power to overcome temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Surround him with godly mentors and believers who will encourage him in his walk with You. Heal the wounds from his upbringing, and let him see himself as You see him—redeemed, forgiven, and set apart for Your purposes. Strengthen his resolve to live differently than the example he was given, not out of bitterness, but out of a heart surrendered to You. May he find his identity in Christ alone, for "those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts" (Galatians 5:24).
We also pray for wisdom and discernment for him to navigate relationships, especially as he seeks to break free from ungodly influences. May he pursue godly friendships and, in time, a marriage that honors You, built on the foundation of Your Word. Guard his heart from the deception of the enemy, who would seek to draw him back into bondage. Instead, let him walk in the freedom Christ died to give him.
Lord, we thank You for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6). May he experience the fullness of life in You, free from addiction and full of hope. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Deliverer, we pray. Amen.
