Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. Lord, we lift up Chris D. to You, asking that Your divine discipline be upon him according to his actions. Your Word tells us in Hebrews 12:6, "For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives." We trust in Your perfect judgment and know that Your discipline is meant for our growth and correction.
Father, we pray that Chris D. may be receptive to Your correction and that it will lead to a transformation of heart and mind. Proverbs 3:11-12 reminds us, "My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of His reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights." May Chris D. understand that Your discipline is a sign of Your love and care, and may it guide him back to the path of righteousness.
Lord, we also ask for Your grace and mercy to be upon Chris D. during this time. Help him to seek Your face and to find strength and comfort in Your presence. Grant him the wisdom to learn from his actions and the courage to make the necessary changes in his life.
We trust in Your sovereign plan, Lord, and we know that all things work together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). May Your will be done in Chris D.'s life, and may he come to know You more deeply through this experience.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.