Let us come together in prayer for Waqas Nadir, lifting him before the throne of God's grace. We are reminded in Galatians 5:19-21 WEB, "Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God." Drunkenness is clearly a sin that separates us from God, but through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit, Waqas can overcome this stronghold.
Firstly, we must remember that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we can approach God and be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Therefore, let us pray in the name of Jesus Christ, trusting in His power to deliver Waqas from this bondage.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother Waqas Nadir. Lord, we know that You desire for him to live a life free from the bondage of alcoholism. We pray that Your Holy Spirit would convict his heart and draw him closer to You. Help him to remember his baptism and the commitment he made to follow You.
Father, we ask that You would provide for Waqas' needs, including employment, so that he may be able to support his family and live a life that honors You. We pray for his children, that they may grow up knowing the love and provision of their heavenly Father, even in the midst of these trials.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of addiction that has taken hold of Waqas. In the name of Jesus Christ, we command it to leave, and we proclaim freedom and deliverance over Waqas' life. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and guide him in the path of righteousness.
Help Waqas to be a godly example to his children, loving them as You love us. Guide him in Your truth and teach him Your path as it says in Psalm 25:4-5 WEB, "Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation, I wait for you all day long."
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage Waqas to seek godly counsel and support from fellow believers as he walks through this journey of deliverance. Let us continue to pray for him and his family, trusting that God will hear our prayers and act according to His will. For we are told in many places in the Psalms to put all our trust in Jesus Christ.