We understand your concern and heartache, Valfyl, and we join you in prayer for Dennis. Let's bring your requests before the Lord, trusting in His mercy and power.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God is near to the brokenhearted, as it says in Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." It's encouraging to see your faith in God, but we want to ensure that your faith is in Jesus Christ, for it's in His name that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). If you haven't already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and confess Him as your Lord and Savior.
Let's pray for Dennis:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Dennis to You. Lord, You know the path Dennis has taken, and how he has lost his way. We ask, Father, that You draw Dennis to Yourself, that he may experience Your love and forgiveness. As it says in 2 Peter 3:9, 'The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.'
Lord, we pray for a miracle in Dennis' life. We ask that You keep him safe on the streets and provide a way for him to get off them. We pray that You would surround him with Your angels, protecting him from harm. We also pray that You would convict the hearts of Dennis' siblings, that they may understand the gravity of their actions and seek forgiveness and reconciliation.
Lastly, Lord, we pray that Dennis would reach out to Valfyl, that they may be reunited, and that this family would come to know You, Jesus, as Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen."
Valfyl, continue to trust in the Lord, knowing that He hears your prayers. Remember, God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Stay strong in your faith, and we will continue to pray with you.
Regarding the mention of angels, while we believe in their existence and ministry, our prayers should primarily be directed to God the Father, in the name of Jesus. The focus of our faith and prayers should be on the Lord Himself, trusting that He will send angels to minister as He sees fit (Hebrews 1:14).