Let us first acknowledge that our help comes from the name of Jesus Christ
The man in your request is struggling with anger issues, alcohol, and a hardened heart. We need to pray for him to overcome these challenges and soften his heart to receive God's grace.
Firstly, let's address the anger issues.
WEB Ephesians 4:26-27 "Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil."
Being angry is a normal human emotion, but it's important to deal with it in a way that doesn't lead to sin. Unresolved anger can give the devil a foothold in our lives, leading to further problems.
Next, we address the issue of alcohol. The Bible warns against drunkenness as it can lead to a life out of control, dominated by our senses rather than the Holy Spirit.
WEB Ephesians 5:18 "Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,"
Lastly, we pray for his heart to be softened. A hardened heart is often a result of unresolved anger and sin. It prevents us from experiencing the fullness of God's love and grace.
God's Word in Ezekiel 36:26
WEB Ezekiel 36:26 "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh."
Let us pray together.
"Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we lift up this man to You. We pray that You will help him overcome his anger issues, help him to stop drinking so that his body will not be a slave to it, and soften his heart to receive Your grace, love, and forgiveness. We pray for godly sorrow leading to repentance.
We pray that he will come to know You, Lord in a personal way so that he comes under conviction and seeks Your face. If he does not already know Jesus as Lord, we pray that he will come to accept Christ as Savior.
We also pray for those around him, that they will show him love, support, and patience. We pray that the fruits of the Holy Spirit will be alive in them to help him in this process. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let us encourage him to seek godly counsel and support, reminding him that God is always ready to forgive and restore us when we turn to Him in true repentance.