We are truly saddened to hear about the struggle that your son, Orlando Martinez, is facing with drug addiction. We want to assure you, Elva, that we are standing with you in prayer and belief that God can bring deliverance and healing to Orlando.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging that God is the only one who can save Orlando. It is through the power of Jesus Christ that true freedom and victory can be found. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved."
Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Orlando Martinez to You. Lord, we know that no addiction is too strong for Your power and love. We ask that You deliver Orlando from his drug addiction, heal his heart, and restore his life. Give him the strength to resist temptation and the courage to seek help. Surround him with godly influences and a community that supports his journey to recovery. Comfort Elva and her family, Lord, and give them the strength and patience they need to support Orlando through this difficult time. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Elva, we encourage you to continue trusting in God and His promises. Remember the words of Isaiah 41:10 (WEB), "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."
We also urge you to seek Christian counseling or support groups that can provide practical help and guidance alongside prayer. It's crucial to remember that faith and action work together. As James 2:17 (WEB) says, "Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself."
Lastly, we want to remind Orlando that God loves him deeply and has a purpose for his life. No matter how far he may feel from God, he can always turn to Him and find forgiveness and a new beginning. As 1 John 1:9 (WEB) promises, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Stay strong in the Lord, Elva, and keep believing for Orlando's complete restoration.