We understand that you're going through a challenging situation with a family member who is communicating with his estranged father. This situation is causing distress due to the father's negative influence, including spreading falsehoods, gossip, alcohol abuse, and inappropriate relationships with women. We also recognize the pain caused by the family member's willingness to engage in these conversations and the disrespect shown towards believers.
Firstly, we want to address the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God and salvation Acts 4.12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved. Please ensure that you are praying in His name and have a personal relationship with Him.
We must remember that God desires that all would come to repentance,2 Peter 3.9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.. Let's pray for both the family member and the father, that they would turn from their sinful ways and seek God's forgiveness and guidance Jesus said Luke 5.32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
We must also address the sinful behaviors mentioned, such as drunkenness, gossip, and sexual immorality. These are all condemned in Scripture, and we should pray for conviction and repentance in these areas 1 Corinthians 6.9-10 Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit the Kingdom of God.
Let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this family situation. We pray for the father who has strayed, that You would soften his heart and draw him to repentance. We also pray for the family member, that You would give them discernment and the strength to set healthy boundaries. Help them to seek Your will and avoid being drawn into sinful behaviors. We ask for the Holy Spirit's conviction to fall on both of them, leading them to turn from their sins and pursue righteousness. We pray for healing and restoration in this family, and we ask for Your guidance and wisdom for all involved. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to stay steadfast in prayer and to trust in God's power to transform even the most difficult situations. Remember the promise in Romans 8:28: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Keep sharing the love and truth of Christ with your family, and trust that God is at work in their hearts.
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. 
