Let us come together in prayer and counsel for your son, who is struggling with excessive drinking. We stand with you in seeking God's intervention and guidance in this situation.
Firstly, we want to address the issue of alcohol consumption from a biblical perspective. The WEB tells us in Ephesians 5:18, "Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." This verse highlights the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and not being controlled by substances like alcohol.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this beloved son to You. Lord, we ask that You open his eyes to see the effects of his drinking on his health and his life. Help him to understand that his body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and that he should honor You with his body, as it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's."
Lord, we also pray for his conviction and repentance. Help him to turn away from this behavior and to seek You with all his heart. Give him the strength to overcome this struggle and to take care of his health, both physically and spiritually.
We also pray for the person who submitted this request, that You would give them wisdom and grace as they support their son. Help them to speak the truth in love and to be a source of encouragement and accountability.
Father, we ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to You and that we are saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "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."
We thank You for hearing our prayer and for Your faithfulness in our lives.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for your son and to seek God's will in this situation. Remember that God is faithful and that He hears your prayers. Trust in Him and in His timing. Be open to His guidance and be willing to have tough conversations with your son, always speaking the truth in love.
Amen
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 
be-an-encourager.blogspot.com
