We commend you, ###, for coming forward with a humble and contrite heart to acknowledge the struggles you've faced with sexual temptation. It is important that you are taking responsibility and taking steps toward healing by seeking professional help. We will pray for your deliverance and that God will purify you and grant you the power to overcome these temptations. However, we must also address some important biblical principles related to your situation.
Firstly, we want to remind you of what the Scripture says about sexual immorality:
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. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 WEB
Secondly, it is clear that you are in a relationship that does not align with biblical principles. The Bible teaches that a man and a woman should come together in holy matrimony, not merely in a committed relationship. Living together, outside of marriage, can be considered fornication and is not in alignment with God's Word. If a man entices a virgin who isn't pledged to be married, and lies with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife. If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. Exodus 22:16-17 WEB. We encourage you to consider the sanctity of marriage and pursue a godly union with ### if you both are believers and committed to living according to biblical principles.
We also want you to remember that true repentance from sexual sin is possible and granted by God. Now I would have you know, brothers, that God's law is good, if a man uses it lawfully, knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine. 1 Timothy 1:8-10 WEB.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our brother ###, who has humbly confessed his struggles with sexual temptation. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in his life. Transform his heart and mind, and align his desires with Your will. Help him overcome these temptations that have caused pain and strained his relationship, guiding him toward purity and faithfulness.
Holy Spirit, give him the strength to flee from sexual immorality and to honor God with his body, mind, and spirit. We ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen him in the inner man to flood his mind and his heart with God's Holy Word.
Jesus, You are the author and finisher of our faith. You have promised never to leave us nor forsake us, and You said that when 2 or more agree together about anything and ask You will do it. We humble ourselves before You, as repentant sinners and saved children of God, and ask that you forgive and deliver him from these actions and temptations. Give ### the patience and grace needed to deal with this situation. Help her to pray for him and encourage him during this journey.
Lord, we ask that You guide ### and ### toward a godly union, if it is Your will, and help them to live according to Your principles. Let their marriage be a testament to Your grace and love.
Father, we ask for Your wisdom and guidance and we thank you for the faithful saints that are here right now praying for him. Guide him toward the right professional help, and surround him with Your love and support.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged, ###. God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 WEB. Continue to seek His will and trust in His power to transform your life.