We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles of your nephew James. Let us come together in prayer and seek God's intervention in his life.
Firstly, let us address the heart of the matter. The Bible tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB). God has a purpose for James, and it is not for him to be trapped in the cycles of mental health issues, drugs, homelessness, and violence.
However, we must also acknowledge the spiritual warfare at play. "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). We need to pray for James to be freed from these spiritual chains and for him to find refuge in Jesus Christ.
Let us pray:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up James. Lord, You know the struggles he is facing, the battles he is fighting. We ask, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, that You would set him free from the bondage of mental health problems, drugs, homelessness, and violence. Open his eyes, Lord, to see the love and care that surrounds him. Help him to understand that his life is precious and that You have a purpose and a plan for him.
We rebuke the enemy and his attempts to destroy James' life. We declare victory in Jesus' name and ask that You would fill James with Your Holy Spirit, guiding him towards a path of righteousness and healing.
Lord, we also pray for the family of James. Give them strength, wisdom, and discernment as they support and care for him. Help them to be a beacon of Your love and hope.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen."
Lastly, we encourage you to continue standing in the gap for James. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap, if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9, WEB). Keep pointing him towards Jesus, for it is only through Him that true healing and transformation can come. If you have not already, share the Gospel with James. Remind him that Jesus Christ came to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15, WEB) and that there is power in His name to break every chain.