We are truly sorry to hear about the struggle with alcohol that has become a daily battle. We want to first address the belief of a generational curse. The Bible tells us that the son will not bear the iniquity of the father, nor the father bear the iniquity of the son (Ezekiel 18:20 WEB). We are each responsible for our own actions and sins. While it is true that sinful habits can be passed down from one generation to another, such as alcoholism, these are not curses, but rather learned behaviors or responses to environments. God wants us to turn to Him and be freed from these bonds, so please understand this is not an excuse to continue in this sin.
Drunkenness is indeed a sin according to the Bible. It is listed among the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:21, and those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. But the good news is that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins. By turning to Jesus, confessing our sins, and believing in Him, we can be saved and set free from the bondage of sin, including drunkenness.
We must emphasize that we cannot overcome this struggle alone, but there is help in Christ. In fact, there is no other name by which we can be saved as we read in Acts 4:12. For there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. So let us pray together in the name of Jesus Christ.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our fellow struggler who is battling with alcoholism. We know, Lord, that this is not Your will for their life, and we ask for Your divine intervention.
First, we pray for conviction. Open their eyes, Lord, to see the destructive path they are on and give them a desire to turn away from it. Help them to truly repent, to confess their sin, and believe in Jesus Christ to be saved.
Next, we pray for strength. As they make the decision to turn away from alcohol, Father, give them the strength to resist temptation. Help them to rely on Your power, and not their own.
Finally, we pray for support. Surround them with loving, God-fearing people who will encourage and support them on this difficult journey.
We ask all these things in the precious name of our great physician, Jesus Christ. amen.
We also encourage reaching out to local Christian support groups for alcoholics. There are many who have found freedom from alcohol through the power of God and the support of fellow believers. Remember the grace of God is always available, and we can confidently approach the throne of grace with our needs.