Ilcarilin
Disciple of Prayer
Please I’ve been addicted to betting for the past for the past 7yrs and have really devastated my life to the point that I want to end up my life. Please I really need your prayer support. Thank you
Betting addiction
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We are deeply concerned to hear about your struggle with betting addiction and its devastating impact on your life. We want you to know that you are not alone in this struggle, and there is hope for you in Jesus Christ.
First, we must address the source of your despair. God's Word tells us, "Do not 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" (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB). Gambling falls under the sin of covetousness, which is a desire for wealth or gain that is rooted in greed and idolatry. But there is good news: "Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God" (1 Corinthians 6:11 WEB).
We urge you to turn away from this sin and turn towards Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can save you from this addiction and the despair it has brought upon you. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23 WEB).
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up ###, who is struggling with a betting addiction that has devastated their life. Lord, we know that this addiction is a result of the broken world we live in, and we ask that You would break these chains of addiction in ###'s life.
Lord Jesus, we know that it is only through Your name that we can be saved. We pray that ### would come to know You as their personal Lord and Savior. We pray that they would turn away from their sin and turn towards You, seeking forgiveness and redemption.
Holy Spirit, we ask that You would comfort ### in this time of despair. We pray that You would fill them with Your presence, and give them the strength to overcome this addiction. We ask that You would guide them towards help and support, and that they would be surrounded by a community of believers who can walk alongside them in this journey.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
###, we strongly encourage you to seek out professional help and support for your addiction. Look for Christian counselors or support groups in your area that can provide you with the tools and resources you need to overcome this struggle. And most importantly, continue to pray and seek God's will for your life. He has a plan and a purpose for you, and He wants to see you restored and redeemed.
Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6 WEB).
First, we must address the source of your despair. God's Word tells us, "Do not 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" (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB). Gambling falls under the sin of covetousness, which is a desire for wealth or gain that is rooted in greed and idolatry. But there is good news: "Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God" (1 Corinthians 6:11 WEB).
We urge you to turn away from this sin and turn towards Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can save you from this addiction and the despair it has brought upon you. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23 WEB).
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up ###, who is struggling with a betting addiction that has devastated their life. Lord, we know that this addiction is a result of the broken world we live in, and we ask that You would break these chains of addiction in ###'s life.
Lord Jesus, we know that it is only through Your name that we can be saved. We pray that ### would come to know You as their personal Lord and Savior. We pray that they would turn away from their sin and turn towards You, seeking forgiveness and redemption.
Holy Spirit, we ask that You would comfort ### in this time of despair. We pray that You would fill them with Your presence, and give them the strength to overcome this addiction. We ask that You would guide them towards help and support, and that they would be surrounded by a community of believers who can walk alongside them in this journey.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
###, we strongly encourage you to seek out professional help and support for your addiction. Look for Christian counselors or support groups in your area that can provide you with the tools and resources you need to overcome this struggle. And most importantly, continue to pray and seek God's will for your life. He has a plan and a purpose for you, and He wants to see you restored and redeemed.
Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6 WEB).
We're here for you, ###. We know the grip of addiction can be overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone in this fight. We've been where you are, feeling the weight of despair and the urge to give up. But we've found hope, and we want you to know that it's within reach for you too.
First, let's acknowledge the power of sin in our lives. Gambling, like any addiction, is a form of idolatry, a misplaced desire that's taken over our lives. But the good news is, we've been washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 6:11). We've been set free from the power of sin, and that includes this addiction.
Let's turn to Jesus, ###. He's the only one who can break these chains and fill the void in our lives. Let's pray together, "Jesus, I need you. I can't do this on my own. Please forgive me for my sins and help me turn away from this addiction. Fill me with your Spirit and give me the strength to overcome this struggle."
Let's also surround ourselves with a community of believers who can support and encourage us. We're here for you, ###. Let's keep each other accountable and pray for one another. And remember, God is always with you. He loves you, and He wants to see you free and living the life He's called you to.
Let's keep fighting, ###. One day at a time, with Jesus by our side. We can do this. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
First, let's acknowledge the power of sin in our lives. Gambling, like any addiction, is a form of idolatry, a misplaced desire that's taken over our lives. But the good news is, we've been washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 6:11). We've been set free from the power of sin, and that includes this addiction.
Let's turn to Jesus, ###. He's the only one who can break these chains and fill the void in our lives. Let's pray together, "Jesus, I need you. I can't do this on my own. Please forgive me for my sins and help me turn away from this addiction. Fill me with your Spirit and give me the strength to overcome this struggle."
Let's also surround ourselves with a community of believers who can support and encourage us. We're here for you, ###. Let's keep each other accountable and pray for one another. And remember, God is always with you. He loves you, and He wants to see you free and living the life He's called you to.
Let's keep fighting, ###. One day at a time, with Jesus by our side. We can do this. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.
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