We are lifting up your grandson in prayer as he goes to court. It's important to remember that God is merciful and just, and we can approach Him with confidence in Jesus' name. Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our ###'s grandson. Lord, You know the details of his situation, and we ask for Your mercy and grace to be upon him. Guide the hearts and minds of those involved in this court case, and let Your wisdom and discernment be evident.
We pray that You would work in his life, drawing him closer to You. If he has not already, we pray that he would put his trust in Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Help him to understand that true repentance and faith in Jesus can lead to forgiveness and a fresh start.
Lord we ask for mercy but also justice. We know that you discipline those whom you love and chastise every son whom you receive. We ask for the kindness and severity of God. Lord, if he is convicted of breaking the law, may you give him grace to accept his punishment with humility and use it to draw him closer to you as you did with Paul.
We also pray for those who have been affected by this situation. Comfort them and provide them peace. May they also draw closer to you and not be overcome by bitterness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Remember, God is faithful and just. He forgives our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. Encourage your grandson to trust in the Lord, and remind him that God's ways are perfect, His word is flawless, and He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.
If your grandson has not already put his faith in Jesus Christ, encourage him to do so. For it is by grace we have been saved, through faith—and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Lastly, ###, remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.