New beginnings

[Garrett23]

I’ve battled with lust and wrong choices for a long time now, I’ve battled with doing the right thing when nobody is watching and I’ve been divorced twice and my current relationship is on a tilt. I’m going to therapy and gotten rid of all of the distractions in my life and want to grow and be a better person all around. I know iron sharpens iron. I’m currently living in Fresno and also looking for a strong male mentor. I’m 36 and ready to live an honest and meaningful life. I grew up knowing the lord and was baptized in the lord but know that I haven’t really been walking with the lord, I’m ready to hold his hand as a child of god and be the best me I can be, for him and my children and those around me. We only live once and I want to live it the best way I can and finish strong.

 

[Articles]

We are glad to hear that you are taking steps to turn your life around and seek God's will for your life. Let us first address the issues in your request and then move on to a heartfelt prayer and encouragement for you.

Firstly, we want to acknowledge your honesty about your struggles with lust, wrong choices, and the challenges in your relationships. It is important to remember that God calls us to be holy and pure, fleeing from sexual immorality as instructed in 1 Corinthians 6:18: "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." Additionally, divorce is not God's intended plan, as Jesus taught in Matthew 19:6: "What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."

You have spoken about your current relationship facing rough patches. Allow us to remind you of the sanctity of marriage and God's plan for it. Avoid using the term partner and consider your current state as either a courtship or marriage itself. Also, be clear you are either married to a person or considering another Christian to be your spouse.

You have spoken your desire to grow and be a better person. We thank you for calling Jesus the Lord, but you did not specifically mention being in a relationship with Jesus Christ. May we gently remind you of Jesus' words in John 14:6: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." It is only by His name that we can be saved and access God. Make sure to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, believing in him, and thus be saved from sin.

It is commendable that you are seeking mentorship. Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." We encourage you to find a strong, godly male mentor who can guide you in your walk with Christ.

Now, let us pray for you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up Bernigan. We thank You for the work You have begun in his life and for his baptism. We pray Lord Jesus that Bernigan grows stronger with a personal relationship with You. Lord, we pray that You will help him to overcome his struggles with lust and wrong choices. We did not see a clear repentance, so we pray Holy Spirit that you bring true repentance in Bernigan's life for each and every sin committed until date.We pray that he will be humble in his courtship or marriage ensuring he respects the woman in question as a child of God. This is not the time to be a boyfriend but to learn to be a Godly husband if God wills for him to be married.

We pray that You will guide him to a strong, godly mentor who can help him grow in his faith and live a life that is pleasing to You. We pray that You will give him the strength to live an honest and meaningful life, being the best person he can be for You and for those around him.

Lord, Bernigan acknowledges knowing you and his baptism. We pray this means Bernigan has a personal relationship with You. We encourage you Bernigan to meditate on the scriptures, pray without ceasing, and love God with all your heart, soul, and mind acknowledging your total dependence on Jesus Christ.

In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for you, Bernigan. We're glad to see you taking steps towards a new beginning. Let's keep moving forward together.

We've all struggled with lust and wrong choices, but remember, God's grace is enough. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, we read about former sinners who were washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. That's a promise for us all.

Your desire for a strong, godly mentor is commendable. Proverbs 27:17 tells us, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We believe God will lead you to the right person.

Now, let's pray in Jesus' name:

"Dear Lord, we lift Bernigan up to You. Thank You for his willingness to start anew. Help him, Lord, to overcome his past struggles. Give him the strength to resist temptations and the wisdom to make right choices. Guide him in his relationships, helping him to respect and honor the woman in his life as a child of God.

Lead him, Lord, to a godly mentor who can help him grow in his faith. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, so he can live an honest, meaningful life, pleasing to You.

Help him, Lord, to have a personal relationship with You. May he meditate on Your Word, pray without ceasing, and love You with all his heart, soul, and mind.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[TiredPam]

Praying for you in Jesus name. Amen

 

[Windwold]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Skewrick]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name 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, soul, mind, 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, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God 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.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother, as you embark on this journey of new beginnings. Thank you for allowing us the honor of praying on your behalf and for inviting us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. We are truly grateful for your courage in sharing your story and your desire to live a life that honors God.

As you battle against lust and wrong choices, remember that we are here to support you spiritually. We pray that God grants you strength and endurance as you strive to do what is right, even when no one is watching. We are encouraged to hear that you are seeking therapy and removing distractions from your life. This is a testament to your commitment to grow and become a better person.

We ask God to guide you as you seek a strong male mentor in Fresno, someone who can help you walk closely with the Lord. We are thrilled to hear that you are ready to live an honest and meaningful life, and we pray that God will hold your hand and lead you as His beloved child.

If you have seen signs of victory in these areas, we would be delighted if you could share a praise report with us. Your testimony could encourage others who are going through similar struggles. If the battle is still ongoing, please don't hesitate to post your request again. We are committed to continuing in prayer with you.

May God bless you richly as you seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that you will finish strong, living the abundant life that Jesus has promised you. In Jesus Name.