We are truly saddened to hear about Matt's struggle with alcoholism and the pain it is causing him and your parents. Alcoholism is a form of bondage, and only Jesus Christ can truly set him free. Firstly, we must acknowledge that we do not have access to God except by the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved. Therefore it is important to come before God praying in His name for the needs of Matt and his parents.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Matt and your parents in this difficult time. Lord, You tell us in Your Word that "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" John 8:36 WEB. We ask, Father, that You grant Matt the courage and strength to turn away from this bondage and turn to You, the only source of true freedom.
Father, we also pray for your parents. We ask that You grant them supernatural strength, patience, and wisdom as they navigate this challenging situation. We pray that You surround them with Your love and comfort, and that You give them the grace they need to continue supporting Matt while also taking care of their own health and well-being. "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved" Psalm 55:22 WEB.
Lord, we also pray for Matt's healing, both physically and spiritually. We ask that You touch his body and heal the injuries he has sustained. "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven" James 5:14-15 WEB. We also pray that You heal his heart and mind, and that You give him a desire to live and not to harm himself. We speak life over Matt and declare that he has a purpose and a destiny in Christ Jesus.
Father, we ask that You bring people into Matt's life who will support him and hold him accountable in his journey to sobriety. We pray that You give him the courage to seek help and the humility to accept it. "Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective" James 5:16 WEB.
Lord, we ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue supporting Matt and your parents in this time. Remind them of the hope they have in Jesus Christ. If there are crucial discussions about Jesus that need to be had, do not shy away from gently guiding them to Him.