We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles of your friend and his wife. We will stand with you in prayer, seeking God's intervention and mercy on their behalf.
Let us remember that, Just as Jesus Christ freed the woman caught in adultery, He is able to free this wife from the bondage of alcohol addiction. In John 8:3-11 WEB, Jesus said, "Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?" She said, "No one, Lord." Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more." Jesus was not saying the adultery was not a sin. He was saying he would forgive her sin and that she should go and not sin anymore.
However, freedom from sin and salvation only comes through faith in Jesus Christ. As Jesus said 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.'" It is only by His name that we can be saved and set free from the bondage of sin.
Let us pray together.
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our friend and his wife. Lord, we plead for Your mercy and intervention in their lives. We pray that You would open their hearts to the gospel and that they would come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Lord, we specifically lift up the wife, asking that You would deliver her from her addiction to alcohol. We know that this is a powerful stronghold, but we also know that Your power is greater. As Your word says in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 WEB, 'for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.'
Lord, we ask that You would surround her with Your love and give her the strength to seek the help she needs. We pray for her complete healing and restoration, both physically and spiritually. We pray that this marriage will begin to look to Jesus as their Lord and Savior and honor God.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to continue to support your friend and his wife in prayer and deed, gently guiding them towards the truth of the gospel.