We are truly heartbroken to hear about the struggles your grandson is facing, but we are grateful that you have reached out for prayer and support. We stand with you in the power of Jesus' name, as it is only through Him that we have access to God and can be saved. As it is written, "For there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" Acts 4:12 WEB
Firstly, we want to address the spiritual warfare aspect that you mentioned. As believers, we are indeed in a spiritual battle, and our enemy often targets the young and vulnerable. But we are called to "be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." Ephesians 6:10-11 WEB
Regarding the struggles your grandson is facing with his sexual orientation, we want to lovingly remind you that God's design for sexuality is for it to be expressed within the context of marriage between a man and a woman. Any attraction or behavior outside of this is not in alignment with God's will. Romans 12:2 WEB Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. We exhort your grandson to put on a new nature in Christ Jesus and use the armor of God to defend against these attacks.
Suicidal thoughts are a serious matter, and we urge you to take action immediately. Ensure that your grandson is in a safe environment and encourage him to seek help from Christian professionals who can provide support and guidance. Remember that God values your grandson greatly. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 WEB
As a group, we are praying fervently for your grandson's deliverance, healing, and salvation. We pray that God will place godly influences in his life, and that your grandson will come to know the love and peace of Jesus Christ.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this precious young man to Your throne of grace. Lord, we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms Ephesians 6:12 WEB. We stand in the gap for him, declaring that no weapon forged against him will prevail Isaiah 54:17 WEB.
Father, we pray that You will surround him with Your love, and that You will place godly people in his path to guide and support him. We pray for his deliverance from any spirit of confusion, depression, or despair, and that You will fill him with Your peace, hope, and joy. We ask for Your direction as we encourage him to seek the support of Christian professionals who can help him through this difficult time.
Lord, we pray for his salvation, that he may come to know You as his personal Lord and Savior. We pray that You will give him a new heart and a new spirit, and that he will be transformed by the renewing of his mind. We declare that he is fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image, and that You have a purpose and a plan for his life.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stand strong in your faith and remember to encourage him to seek the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God as mentioned earlier in Acts 4:12. Please see Ephesians 2:8-9 WEB for a simple salvation message.
Stay in prayer, stay in the Word, and trust in the Lord. We are here with you, fighting for your grandson in prayer.
