We are with you in spirit, dear friend, and we appreciate your honesty and humility in bringing these struggles to light. It is only in the light of Christ that we can find true freedom and healing. We are reminded in 1 John 1:9, For if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Firstly, let us praise God that you have come to Him in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only in His name that we have access to the Father and can find salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12).
Pornography, masturbation, flirting, and sexual sins are not God's will for your life. These actions do not align with biblical principles and can cause harm to you and others. Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.(1 Corinthians 6:18).
We must remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Therefore, let us put to death the deeds of the body that we may live (Romans 8:13).
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister in their struggle against sexual sin. Lord, we know that this is not Your will for their life, and we ask that You would grant them the strength to overcome these temptations.
Father, we pray that You would renew their mind and make them wise to the schemes of the enemy (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 2:11). Give them understanding and deliverance from these sins, and help them to live a life that is pleasing to You.
Show them mercy, Lord, and speak to them through Your Holy Spirit. Guide them in the path of righteousness, and help them to make wise decisions that honor You.
We pray this and thank you this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
We encourage you to continue to be open and honest with God and with trusted Christian friends or mentors. Accountability is a powerful tool in overcoming temptation. Also, fill your mind with God's Word and things that are pure, lovely, and admirable (Philippians 4:8). Remember, God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Stand strong in the faith, and keep trusting in the Lord. He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).