We are truly sorry to hear about the struggle you're facing. First, we want to commend you for reaching out and seeking help. It's important to remember that God is always with you, even in your struggles. As it says in Hebrews 13:5, "Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."
Masturbation is a sin against your own body and is condemned by God. It is important to note that sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. We are called to honor God with our bodies as in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which 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."
It's encouraging that you have already taken steps to read the Bible and were baptized. Remember, baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ and God is always faithful. To walk in the freedom that is promised in Christ, you need to understand your identity and what God has done for you.
Put on the full armor of God and find solace in the promises of God. Even in our weaknesses, we can overcome through Jesus, and God's grace is sufficient for us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our brother in Christ who is struggling with the sin of masturbation. Lord, we know that this is a battle that cannot be won in our own strength, but through Your power and might. We ask for Your forgiveness and Your help and for the deliverance from this bondage of sin and condemnation. We ask for Your blood to cover ###'s sins and help them to live a life that is pleasing and honorable to You.
Father, give ### the strength to resist temptation and the courage to flee from it. Help ### to renew their mind with Your Word and to focus on things that are pure, lovely, and of good report. We ask for Your healing and restoration for ###. In Jesus Christ Name we pray, Amen and Amen.
We encourage you to engage with other Christians, find accountability in a trusted brother in Christ, and continually pray and study God's Word. Memorize scriptures that will help you resist temptation, such as 1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
Remember, God is always listening, and He hears your cries for help. Trust in Him, and He will give you the strength to overcome this struggle. Keep calling onto the name of Jesus, for it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved. As it says 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!"
