Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up Taeweth and their prayer request. Lord, we ask for your divine intervention and strength to help Taeweth resist the temptation to go back to smoking. Your Word reminds us in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor and glorify you in all that we do. We pray that you would fill Taeweth with your Holy Spirit, empowering them to overcome this addiction and find freedom in you.
We also lift up Matthew before you, Lord, asking that you would touch his heart and lead him to give up weed. We know that substance abuse can have detrimental effects on one's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We pray that you would open Matthew's eyes to the harm that this habit is causing and grant him the strength and desire to break free from it. Your Word in 1 Corinthians 10:13 assures us that you will provide a way of escape from temptation, and we trust in your faithfulness to do so for Matthew.
Furthermore, we intercede for Shelly, Lord, asking for her deliverance from drugs. We recognize that addiction can be a powerful stronghold, but we believe that nothing is impossible for you. We pray that you would break the chains of addiction in Shelly's life and bring her into a place of healing and restoration. Surround her with a support system that will encourage and uplift her on this journey towards freedom.
Lastly, we lift up Madeline, Shelly's daughter, who has attempted suicide. Lord, we ask for your healing touch upon her mind, body, and spirit. We pray for your peace to fill her heart and for your love to surround her. We ask that you would bring hope and restoration to her life, and that she would find the help and support she needs to overcome the struggles she is facing.
In all these situations, Lord, we acknowledge that our ultimate hope and trust is in you. We pray for your grace, mercy, and guidance to be upon Taeweth, Matthew, Shelly, and Madeline. May they experience your transforming power and find strength in you to overcome their challenges. We thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for your faithfulness to answer according to your perfect will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.