We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles you and your son Evans are facing. Remember, God is faithful, and He cares for you and your son deeply. In the book of Proverbs WEB it is written,Train up a child in the way he should go,And even when he is old he will not depart from it. So first God instructs us as parents to make sure our children know about God. Therefore, we will pray for Evans and trust that God will deliver him from this bondage of alcoholism. Rest assured, nothing is impossible with God. In regards to Jesus, let us remember Matthew WEB 77 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. This is the only way to God the Father. Also, if you are discouraged in regards to the depression make sure to also pray about this and remember that you are loved by God Matthew WEB 11 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Evans and his mother Truphena to You. Lord, we know that Evans is struggling with not conforming exactly to your will and staying inside of it. We know that as a parent you care for your children and do not want harm to come their way. We know you care for us as a people, so we know you care for Evans and Taruphena and do want no harm to come to them. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in Evans's life. Break the chains of alcoholism that have bound him, and restore his health and memory. Surround him with godly influences and help him cut off all ungodly friendships, especially with anyone who may be leading him into fornication or any other ungodly behavior. Of which, we address this sin in scripture of 1Corinthians6:18 WEB 18 Flee sexual immorality! "Every sin that a man does is outside the body," but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. In this case, we know that it can also endanger the soul as per the scriptures.
Lord, we pray for Evans's job and that he would find the motivation and strength start working again so that he may table to provide for his needs. We ask that You would bless his relationship with the God-fearing girl You have brought into his life. Give him the courage to seek help and overcome his addiction. We rebuke the devil and his demons separate Evans from God. We ask that you protect Evans in the name of Jesus. Lord, we also lift up Truphena, who is heartbroken and depressed over her son's situation. Comfort her, Lord, and give her the strength and hope she needs to continue praying and believing for Evans's deliverance. Help her cast her cares on You. We know that this challenge has the opportunity to draw her and Evans closer to you if they would trust in you to take care of them both and seek you first along with forgiveness for their sins. When they do, if they believe your work says you will deliver us from evil as demonstrated by the many examples in the Bible, maybe even casting out demons and healing. We know from this if Taruphena asks anything in the name of Jesus for the good of the ministry and herself you will do it. Help them confess their sins to each other and pray for each other to be healed. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Truphena, continue to stand firm in your faith and trust in the Lord. Remember that God is working all things together for good, even in this challenging situation concerning evans. Keep praying and believing, and do not forget to seek God for yourself. As a parent, we know this takes strength and encouragement from God.