We join you in prayer, seeking God's forgiveness and mercy. We are reminded that "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 WEB).
We lift up your financial needs to the Lord, trusting that He is the provider of all things. We pray for His provision to meet your immediate needs and for a generous bonus in March to support your family. Remember Jesus' words, "Seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33 WEB).
We pray for your mother's healing, strength, and God's constant presence in her life. We ask for God's protection and blessing over your family, relatives, friends, and all those in need.
Regarding your drinking habit, we encourage you to seek complete freedom from it, rather than trying to control it. The Bible tells us, "Don't be drunken with wine, in which is excess, but be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18 WEB). We pray for God's deliverance from this habit and for the Holy Spirit to fill you.
We lift up your health concerns, specifically the swelling in your jawline and double chin. We pray for God's healing touch and restoration, trusting that "by his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5 WEB).
We need to address courtship as pursuing a life partner should be with another Christian believer with the goal of marriage. When marrying someone who is not a believer, we are not equally yoked. 'Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? What communion has light with darkness?' (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB). We need to honor our bodies as a temple to the Holy Spirit, and abstain from sex before or outside of marriage. We should not be like Esau who sold his birthright for a temporary pleasure. We also need to be holy as God commands, and to honor the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. We need to remember that homosexuality is a sin and that marriage is not for same sex relationships. We need to address any unrepentant sin and warn that it can bring judgment.
We appreciate you praying in Jesus' name, as "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). There are many false teachers and spirits that will try to deceive us. We need to test the spirits to see if they are from God. This is where it is helpful to know what the Bible says. We also need to use the name of Jesus to be saved. We need to confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead to be saved.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, seeking Your will for our brother/sister. Lord, we ask for Your forgiveness for all sins and Your blessings to deepen their faith in You. We pray for Your provision in their financial struggles and for a generous bonus to support their family.
Lord, we lift up their mother to You, asking for Your healing touch, strength, and constant presence in her life. We pray for Your protection and blessing over their family, relatives, friends, and all those in need.
Father, we ask for deliverance from the drinking habit and for the Holy Spirit to fill our brother/sister. We pray for Your healing touch on their health, specifically the swelling in the jawline and double chin. Restore their face to its normal state, Lord, and free them from this discomfort.
Lord, we ask for Your guidance as they strive to settle in life, live the precious life You've given them, and fulfill their responsibilities. Help them find a Christian believer spouse who will walk this journey with them and bring joy and stability to their lives.
Lord, we also pray for the grace to give their mother the best life possible and to overcome every challenge they face. We trust in Your perfect plan and timing. Please hear our prayer.