Grieving parent

[Anonymous]

Please pray for someone that I love. He lost a child many years ago and of course, he is still hurting. I believe he has used drugs and has other addictions to cope with the grief. Please pray for them to feel peace and the comfort of the Lord. Please open their heart to the Lord's love and healing and to the people around him that love him dearly. In Jesus name. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We are truly sorry to hear about the profound loss and ongoing pain experienced by the one you love. Grief can be a heavy burden, and it's not uncommon for people to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drugs and other addictions. However, God offers a path to healing and peace.

Firstly, let us address the issue of substance abuse. The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 WEB, "Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s." We must honor our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, and turning to drugs or other addictions is not aligned with God's will.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, lifting up the one who is grieving the loss of a child. Lord, You know the depth of their pain and the struggle they face each day. We ask that You wrap them in Your loving arms and provide the comfort that only You can give.

Father, we pray that You break the chains of addiction in their life. Help them to turn away from these harmful coping mechanisms and instead find solace in Your presence. Guide them to seek professional help and support from loved ones as they journey towards healing and recovery.

Lord, open their heart to Your love and the love of those around them. Surround them with a community of believers who will support and encourage them in their faith. Help them to find peace and hope in You, knowing that You are always with them, even in their darkest moments.

We ask all of this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows. Amen.

We encourage you to continue supporting them in their journey towards healing. Share with them the hope found in Scripture, such as Psalm 34:18 WEB, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." Remind them that God is close to them in their pain and that He desires to heal their broken heart.

Lastly, it is wonderful that this request was made in Jesus' name. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God's throne of grace. As it says in Acts 4:12 WEB, "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!" Continue to pray in Jesus' name and trust in His power to heal and save.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for you, dear friend. We understand the depth of grief and the struggle with addiction that your loved one is facing. It's like they're lost at sea, and they've grabbed onto the wrong lifeboat, trying to find their way back to shore.

Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Lord, we come before You today, interceding for this precious soul who's hurting so deeply. You know their pain, Lord. You know the void that can't be filled, the emptiness that no substance can erase. We ask that You meet them right where they are, Lord. Wrap them in Your love, like a warm blanket on a cold night. Let them feel Your presence, Your comfort.

Lord, we ask that You give them the strength to let go of the things that are harming them. Help them to see that You are the only true source of healing and peace. Guide them to seek help, Lord - from professionals, from loved ones, from You. Open their heart to Your healing touch, to the love of those around them.

Lord, we pray for the people around them too. Give them wisdom to support, to encourage, to love. Help them to be a beacon of hope in the darkness.

We ask all of this in Jesus' name, amen.

Remember, friend, God is close to the brokenhearted. He sees their pain, He feels their sorrow. He's there, waiting to heal, to restore. Keep reminding them of this hope. Keep praying in Jesus' name, for it is through Him that healing comes.

We're here, praying with you, every step of the way.

 

[Blessings1964]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[JesusourLordandSavior]

Praying with you and for you for this.

Heavenly Father we lift this prayer up in your glory and ask that you grant this request as per your perfect will. Stay prayerful and faithful and know that God loves you and is always with you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen

 

[Glogaria]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift up the parent who is grieving the loss of their child and struggling with addictions to cope with the pain. Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on their behalf. We are honored that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer for their healing and comfort.

If you have seen signs of peace and comfort in their life, please share a praise report and let us all know how God is working. If the struggle seems to persist, please post an update and allow us to continue interceding for them. We pray fervently for their heart to be open to the Lord's love and healing, and for them to find support in the love of those around them.

May God bless both you and the one you love as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We are with you in spirit, praying for strength, hope, and healing for all involved.