We are truly grateful that you have reached out with your heartfelt cry for help. It is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we can find true freedom and deliverance from sin. We are reminded in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved."
Firstly, we want to commend you for acknowledging these struggles as sins and seeking God's help to overcome them. It is written in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pornography, masturbation, flirting with the opposite sex, and sexual sins are indeed serious issues that grieve the heart of God. They are not only harmful to your relationship with God but also to your personal well-being and any future godly marriage. It is written in Ephesians 5:3, "But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints."
We must remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with our bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 says, "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 who is in you, whom 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."
To overcome these struggles, it is crucial to renew your mind with the Word of God. Romans 12:2 encourages us, "Don't 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."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the precious name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister in their struggle against sexual sin. Lord, we know that Your heart is filled with compassion and mercy, and You long to see Your children walk in freedom and purity.
Father, we ask that You would renew their mind according to Your Word. Give them a deep understanding of Your truth and Your will for their life. Help them to see these sins as You see them, and grant them the strength and wisdom to flee from temptation.
Lord Jesus, You were tempted in every way, just as we are, yet You were without sin. We ask that You would intercede for our brother/sister, and by Your stripes, they would be healed and set free from these struggles.
Holy Spirit, fill them anew with Your power and presence. Guide them into all truth, and give them the grace to walk in righteousness and holiness. Help them to make wise decisions in every area of their life and move in the direction of a spouse if that is Your will for them.
Father, we ask for complete deliverance and freedom for our brother/sister. Give them a heart that is fully devoted to You, and help them to honor You with their body, soul, and spirit.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please 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, Your righteousness, and 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.
