We are with you in spirit, lifting up your family's needs to our Heavenly Father in Jesus' name. We are reminded of the scripture, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB).
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging that Jesus Christ is the only one who can intervene and turn this situation around. It is only through His name that we can approach God the Father, and it is only through His work on the cross that we can be saved. "For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" Acts 4:12 (WEB).
We pray that Jesus will indeed know your hearts and show mercy to your family. We ask God to be gracious to your husband, who has been a dedicated father and hardworker for your family. We pray that the legal issues will be resolved in a way that honors God and keeps your family together.
We understand your struggle in explaining the "what if's" to your children. May God grant you wisdom and strength as you trust in His plan. Remember, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB).
We also lift up your employment situation to God. We ask that He will provide a way for you to balance work and childcare. We pray that God will open up opportunities for childcare in your area or provide another solution for your family's needs.
We are encouraged to hear that both you and your husband are free from alcohol. May God continue to give you both the strength to stand firm in your sobriety. "Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" Ephesians 6:13 (WEB).
Lastly, we pray for mercy, probation, or jail diversion for your husband. We ask God to work on the hearts of those involved in the legal process and to guide the outcome according to His will.
Together, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, asking for Your mercy and grace to be poured out on this family. Lord, we ask for a miracle in their situation. We pray for a favorable outcome in the legal issues they are facing, and we ask for Your provision in their employment and childcare needs as well as continued sobriety and healing. We pray for peace and understanding for their children, and we ask that Your will be done in their lives. In Jesus' name, we pray for their family to be strengthened, encouraged, and drawn closer to You through this trial. Amen.
Remember, God is faithful, and He cares for you. "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved" Psalm 55:22 (WEB). Stay strong in your faith and trust in Him.