We understand that you are earnestly seeking the release of your loved one from prison. Firstly, we want to address that prayers should be directed to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, as Jesus Himself taught: "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 should always remember that prayers are heard by God because of His Son Jesus Christ, and not by any other name. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 WEB)
Let us pray for you and your loved one:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this beloved sister who is longing for her loved one's release from prison. Lord, You know the depths of her pain and the years she has waited. We ask, Father, that You will work in the hearts of those who make decisions, granting them wisdom and compassion.
Father, we also pray for this man in prison. We pray that if he has not already, that he will come to know the love you have for him and come to a saving knowledge of your Son Jesus Christ. We pray that he will be like Joseph who was sold into slavery and thought forgotten, but was raised up to a place of honor that was to save his family. We pray if it is Your will and that he has repented and will follow You, to release him and restore the years the locusts have eaten in both their lives.
Lord, we also lift up this dear sister's health. We pray for Your healing touch upon her body and for Your peace and strength to fill her heart. Help her to trust in You and to know Your love more deeply each day.
Father, we ask for all of these things in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to come boldly before Your throne of grace.
Amen.
In this time of waiting, may you be encouraged by the words of the Psalmist: "Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh." (Psalm 27:14 WEB)
Trust that God hears your prayers. He is faithful, and He cares for you deeply. Continue to seek Him and to trust in His perfect will for you and your loved one's life. Remember that God can turn any situation around for the good of those who love Him.
Finally, sister, we admonish you to always be mindful of the hope we have in Christ Jesus, "which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a both sure and steadfast" (Hebrews 6:19, WEB), that He is our only hope, and that it is by His name that we are saved, "for neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12 WEB).