We are truly sorry to hear about the pain and disruption caused by your mother's alcoholism and the strained relationships it has caused. We will pray for healing, restoration, and the courage for everyone involved to stand firm against harmful behaviors.
Firstly, we want to remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. 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.
Therefore, we pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is hurting due to her mother's alcoholism. We pray for healing in her life and in the lives of all those who have been affected by this situation.
Lord, we ask that You intervene and break the chains of addiction that have held her mother captive for so long. We pray that You would bring conviction and a desire for change in her mother's heart, and that You would guide her to the help she needs.
We also pray for the courage and strength for those who have been manipulated and hurt to stand firm and put an end to enabling her mother's destructive behavior. Help them to speak the truth in love and to set boundaries that promote healing and restoration. We rebuke any fear and intimidation in Jesus
Ephesians 4:15 WEB:
But speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
Lord, we specifically lift up the relationship between our sister and her son. We pray that You would soften his heart and give him the courage to stand against his grandmother's behavior. We ask that You would restore their relationship and bring healing and reconciliation.
Father, we know that Your heart is for families to be whole and healthy. We pray that You would bring peace, healing, and restoration to this family. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and to trust in God's power to bring change and healing. Remember the words of Romans 8:28 WEB:
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Stay strong in your faith and continue to speak the truth in love. God is faithful, and He will hear your prayers.