We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles your family is facing, and we want you to know that we are here to pray and support you through this difficult time. It's important to remember that God's design for marriage is one of unity and love, as seen in Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it.
Firstly, we want to acknowledge the pain your mother is experiencing due to the loss of her loved ones and the burden of depression. It's encouraging to know that she is a Christian, and we trust that her faith will help her through this challenging time. We pray that she will find comfort in the words of Psalm 34:18: Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
However, we must address that her alcoholism is not in line with biblical principles. The Bible warns against drunkenness in several passages, such as Galatians 5:21: envy, murders, drunkenness, wild living, and things like that; of which I tell you now, as I also told you then, that people who practice such things will not inherit God’s Kingdom. We urge her to seek help and support to overcome this struggle, and we will pray for her healing and deliverance.
As for your father, we encourage you to pray fervently for his salvation, as it is only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that one can experience true peace and eternal life. As it says in John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Regarding the constant arguing, we want to remind both your parents of the importance of loving and respecting one another, as outlined in Colossians 3:18-19: Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them. We pray that God will bring peace and understanding to their relationship, and that they will strive to live in harmony with one another.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this family to Your loving care. Lord, we pray for this woman's mother, that You would comfort her in her grief and heal her from the burden of depression and alcoholism. We ask that You would bring peace and unity to her parents' marriage, and that they would strive to live in harmony with one another, putting Your love first in their lives.
We also pray for her father's salvation, that he would come to know You personally and experience the transforming power of Your love. We ask that You would surround this family with Your protection, guidance, and unfailing love, and that they would put their trust and hope in You alone.
Finally Lord, we pray for the one(s) that submitted this request that You would give them strength and peace in supporting their parents during this time.
In the powerful and precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.