We understand the pain and struggle you're going through as you witness your husband battle with alcoholism. We commend you for your love and concern for him, and we join you in prayer and counsel, seeking God's will for your husband's deliverance and your marriage's healing.
Firstly, we acknowledge your faith and courage in asking God to help you stop drinking. It's a testament to God's power and mercy that He answered your prayer in such a personal and profound way. This gives us hope for your husband's situation.
The Bible tells us that drunkenness is a sin that can keep us from inheriting the kingdom of God.
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 extortioners, will inherit God's Kingdom.
We must remember that God is both merciful and just. While He desires that all should come to repentance, He also requires that we turn away from our sins.
But do not forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Your husband's struggle with alcohol is not just a physical addiction, but also a spiritual battle. We are encouraged that he recognizes his problem and has shown remorse. This is the work of the Holy Spirit in his life, convicting him of his sin. Now, we pray that God will give him the strength to turn away from this sin completely.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our sister and her husband. Lord, we know that You are a God of miracles, and we ask for Your divine intervention in their lives.
Father, we pray for your Holy Spirit to convict him of his drinking and any behaviors that do not align with Your will. Help him to see the harm it's causing to himself, his marriage, and his relationship with You. Give him the strength to turn away from this sin and never look back.
We also pray for our sister. Give her the patience, wisdom, and love to support her husband through this struggle. Help her to be a light that guides him back to You.
Father, we know that You hate divorce, and we pray for the healing and restoration of their marriage. Help them to forgive each other, to love each other as You have loved us, and to build a marriage that honors and glorifies You.
Finally, Lord, we pray that You would be glorified in this situation. Use their story to bring others to You, to encourage believers, and to advance Your kingdom.
In Jesus Christ's precious name, we pray. Amen.
While you are in a difficult situation, you have not mentioned Jesus Christ's name when asking for prayer. This is the only way we are given access to God and His grace. By believing in Jesus Christ we are saved.
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call you on him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Finally, we encourage you to seek support from your local church community. They can provide practical help, accountability, and encouragement as you and your husband journey through this. Remember, God is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you.
We will continue to pray for you and your husband, trusting that God will hear our prayers and answer according to His will.
Hello everyone! Let's lift up these requests in Jesus' Name:
