We are truly moved by your heartfelt cry for help and your desire to change. It is wonderful that you are coming before God in humility and sincerity, acknowledging your need for His intervention in your life. We are reminded of the words in Lamentations 3:22-23, "It is of Yahweh's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn't fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness." God's mercies are new every morning, and He is faithful to help us in our time of need.
First, we want to acknowledge your request to be a better man, husband, father, and worker. These are commendable desires that align with God's will for your life. As it is written in Micah 6:8, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" We pray that God will grant you the strength and wisdom to fulfill these roles with excellence and grace. We encourage you to read the scriptures and pray daily to renew your mind and spirit.
Next, we address your struggle with alcohol addiction. We commend you for recognizing this issue and seeking God's help. Remember the words in 1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." God will provide a way out of this addiction, and we stand with you in prayer, believing for your complete freedom and deliverance. We also recommend seeking support from a local church and a biblical counselor.
We also want to address the fact that your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and salvation. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" And 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!" We encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, so that you may have eternal life. The basic salvation message is to repent of your sins and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Finally, we join you in praying for your wife, son, and daughter, that God would supply all their needs according to His riches in glory. We pray that He would give them strength, wisdom, and guidance in every area of their lives.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this man who desires to change and be a better husband, father, and worker. We ask that You would grant him the strength, wisdom, and grace to fulfill these roles with excellence. We also pray for his deliverance from alcohol addiction, believing that You will provide a way of escape. We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again, so that we may have eternal life. We also pray for his family, that You would supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God, trusting in His faithfulness and loving kindness. Be strong and courageous, and remember that with God, all things are possible. Do not allow the world to deceive you about your condition. We are here to help you where we can and assist in any way we can. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
