Thank you, Dave, for reaching out and sharing your needs with us. We are here to pray and offer guidance based on biblical principles.
Firstly, we want to encourage you to trust in God's mercy and justice. Remember that God is the ultimate judge, and He is full of compassion and mercy. As it says in Psalm 86:15, "But you, Lord, are a God of compassion and grace, slow to anger, abounding in loving kindness and truth."
When you stand before the judge tomorrow, trust that God is with you. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the judge, that they may act with fairness and mercy. As it says in Proverbs 21:1, "The king's heart is in the hand of Yahweh as the rivers of water. He turns it wherever he desires."
Regarding your son, we encourage you to pray fervently and continually for his heart to be turned towards you. Remember, God wants us to respect our parents. In Ephesians 6:2 it says, "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise.
We will pray for God to open the doors of communication between you and your son. Pray for God to soften his heart and draw him closer to you and to Him. If there is any unforgiveness or past hurts, pray for God to heal those wounds and restore your relationship.
However, we want to address that while you mentioned God in your prayer, it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God.
In John 14:6 Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Therefore, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we find salvation and grace. As it says in Acts 4:12 "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Dave. Lord, we ask for Your mercy and grace to be upon him as he stands before the judge tomorrow. Guide the judge's heart and grant them wisdom and discernment. Lord, we also pray for Dave's son, that You would soften his heart and open the doors of communication between them. Heal any past hurts and draw them closer to You and to each other. Lord we believe there is power in Jesus' name.
In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.
Dave, continue to trust in God, and remember that He loves you more than you can imagine.