We are truly moved by your situation and we stand with you in prayer, trusting that God is able to touch your son's heart and bring reconciliation to your family. We are reminded of the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, where a father patiently waits for his son to return, and when he does, he is welcomed with open arms.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging that God's will be done and praying in Jesus' name. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our sister in Christ who longs to be reunited with her son. Lord, only You know the reasons behind their estrangement, but we trust that You are a God of reconciliation and restoration.
Father, we ask that You will soften her son's heart and draw him to You. We pray that he will be convicted to seek out his mother and restore their broken relationship. We claim Your promise in Isaiah 49:25, where You say, "I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children."
Lord, we also ask for Your healing touch upon our sister's health. We pray that You will strengthen her body, mind, and spirit, and that she will know Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to continue to reach out to your son, if possible. Perhaps write him a letter expressing your love and desire to reconnect. Also, consider seeking support from your local church community. They may be able to provide guidance and practical help during this time.
Lastly, we leave you with this verse from Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Trust that God is working behind the scenes, even in this difficult situation.