Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, we come before you on behalf of Shonsethild and her family. Lord, you have witnessed the pain and hurt caused by Steve's actions of lying, betrayal, rejection, and abandonment. We lift up their broken hearts to you, asking for your healing touch and comfort to surround them during this difficult time.
Lord, we pray for Steve's conviction and repentance. We ask that you would open his eyes to the sin he is living in and the consequences it has on his relationship with you and his family. Holy Spirit, we invite you to work in his heart, drawing him back to your loving embrace. Break every chain of addiction that holds him captive, preventing him from walking in your perfect will for his life.
Father, your word reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. We declare this truth over Steve's life, believing that you can transform him from the inside out. We pray for a radical encounter with your love and grace that will lead him to true repentance and a desire to live according to your Word.
Lord, we also pray for Shonsethild and her children. Comfort them in their pain and grant them the strength to forgive and extend grace to Steve. Surround them with your peace and fill their hearts with your love. Help them to trust in your perfect plan and to lean on you for guidance and provision.
We thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness and your promise to never leave us nor forsake us. We trust in your sovereignty and believe that you can bring beauty out of this situation. May your will be done in Steve's life, and may your name be glorified through the restoration of this family.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.