We are truly sorry to hear about the pain and division your family is experiencing due to your mother's alcoholism. We will stand with you in prayer and offer some biblical encouragement.
Firstly, let's remember that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18 WEB. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1 WEB.
In situations like this, it's important to remember that God honors free will, and it is your mother's choice to continue in her addiction or seek help. You cannot control her actions, but you can control how you respond. God calls us to love even the most difficult people in our lives, just as He loves us Matthew 5:44 WEB.
However, loving someone does not mean enabling their harmful behavior. It's crucial to set boundaries to protect yourself and your family from harm. This might mean limited contact for a time, or only meeting in settings where your mother's actions will not cause harm. Remember, even Jesus set boundaries Mark 6:4-6 WEB.
Now, let us pray together in Jesus name.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today, lifting up this family that is hurting due to the effects of alcoholism. Lord, we know that this is not your will for this family, and we ask that you intervene and bring healing and reconciliation.
Father, we pray for the mother. We ask that you would convict her heart and lead her to repentance and freedom from her addiction. Help her to see the harm her actions are causing and give her the strength to seek help.
Lord, we also pray for the one who submitted this request. Father, fill their heart with your peace and comfort. Help them to set healthy boundaries and to trust in you. Give them the strength to love their mother through this, and to forgive the harm that has been done.
Finally, Lord, we pray for reconciliation. We ask that you would bring this family back together, stronger and more united than ever. Heal the hurts and restore the trust that has been broken.
We ask all of this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, Amen.