We are saddened to hear about ###'s struggles, but we are grateful that he has a foundation in Christ. We will pray for him and address the concerns raised. Firstly, it is important to note that we should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Being friends with those who do not share our faith can lead us away from our walk with Christ. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB:
Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?
Drinking alcohol, especially with someone who may not share ###'s faith, can lead him down a path away from God. We should not be partaking in activities that can cause us or others to stumble in their faith. Instead, we should be encouraging one another towards righteousness. As it is written in Romans 14:21 WEB:
It is good to not eat meat, nor drink wine, nor do anything by which your brother stumbles, or is offended, or is made weak.
Let us pray for ###:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up ###. Thank You for his faith in You, Lord. We pray that You would surround him with Godly influences, people who will encourage him in his walk with You and help him to grow in his faith. We pray God, you remove those who will pull him away from you, and lead him astray. We rebuke the enemy's attempts to use these influences to draw ### away from You especially with the temptation of alcohol. Lord God, we pray that ### would find his comfort and strength in You and You alone. We pray that You would give him a spirit of humility, that he would be teachable and moldable in Your hands. Draw him closer to You, Lord, and give him a desire to live a life that is pleasing to You and glorifies Your name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage ### to seek out Christian friends and mentors who can help him grow in his faith. We also encourage him to turn to God in times of trouble instead of using alcohol to cope. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. As it is written in Psalm 46:1 WEB:
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Lastly, it is only by the name of Jesus that we can approach God the Father. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB:
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
Thank you for bringing ###'s needs before us and the throne of God. We will continue to pray for him and trust that God is working in his life.