Hokulea, we join you in lifting up your children to our Heavenly Father, trusting in the power of prayer and the name of Jesus.
Firstly, we commend you for praying in Jesus' name, as He himself taught us, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:13-14 WEB).
We stand with you in praying for your children's protection. As it is written, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12 WEB). Let's pray together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, claiming your promise to protect our children. Surround them with your angels, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. Deliver them from the evil one, and help them to discern and resist his influences, as you've promised in your Word, 'Resist the devil, and he will flee from you' (James 4:7 WEB)."
For your oldest son, we pray for a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. "Lord, wrap your arms around him as a shield, and let your Spirit guide him in all truth and righteousness. Break the chains of any bondage, and deliver him from the influence of drugs and harmful advice."
We also pray for his earthly father, that God would change his heart and turn his life around. "Father, we pray that you would convict this man of his actions and lead him to repentance. Help him to be the father his son needs, and to seek your will for his life."
Remember, Hokulea, God's heart is for restoration and redemption. As it is written, "Therefore if any person is in Christ, he or she is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come" (2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB). Keep praying and trusting in God's power to transform lives.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue being a godly influence in your children's lives, training them up in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6 WEB). May the Lord bless your family and keep them safe from harm, in Jesus' name. Amen.