We stand with you in prayer for your son during this difficult time. Let's approach God's throne of grace together, seeking His mercy and intervention.
Firstly, we acknowledge that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we can come before God and receive salvation. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Let us pray:
"Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we bring before You our brother who is in desperate need of Your mercy and grace. He is homeless and hungry, exposed to the freezing cold in Sydney. Lord, You know his situation and the struggles he faces. We ask that You provide him with shelter and food to sustain him during this difficult time.
Father, we also pray for his spiritual needs. You know that he was once a devoted Christian, but has since lost his way. Lord, we ask that You reveal Yourself to him again, that You would draw him back to You. Give him the strength to repent and turn back to Jesus. Remind him of Your unfailing love and mercy, as stated in Lamentations 3:22-23 WEB, 'It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesnโt fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.'
Lord, we stand on Your promise in Luke 15:7 WEB, 'I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.' We trust that You will bring him back to You, and that there will be great rejoicing in heaven.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and faith, trusting that God is working in your son's life. Continue to lift him up to the Lord, and remember the power of the effective, fervent prayer of the righteous (James 5:16 WEB). Also, consider reaching out to local Christian charities or shelters in Sydney that might be able to provide practical help for your son. God bless you and your family.