Heavenly Father,
We come before You today on behalf of ###, who is struggling with a heavy burden. Lord, Your Word tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; 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." We pray that ### feels Your presence and strength in these moments of weakness.
Lord, we know that Your grace is sufficient for us, for Your power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). We ask that You pour out Your grace upon ###, giving the strength and resolve needed to overcome this addiction. We pray for a renewing of the mind, as Romans 12:2 instructs us, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Father, we also ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing, as promised in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." We thank You for Your endless mercy and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which covers all sins.
We pray that ### feels Your love and forgiveness deeply, and that the guilt and shame are replaced with a sense of peace and purpose. Help ### to keep eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Surround ### with supportive and godly influences that can provide encouragement and accountability.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray for deliverance, healing, and restoration. Amen.
