Please, if you will, pray for me. I keep struggling with lust, masturbation, etc

[Mrgeumar]

Hi, Thank you for taking the time and reading this request. I’m having a significant problem with pornography, lust, masturbation, and etc. I keep struggling and falling to it. I ask the Lord for forgiveness, and I abstain from such desires for 3 days, but then I fall again. Maybe even twice in a day, sometimes. I feel so disgusted with myself, hysterical, anxious. It’s hard to explain, but after experiencing the guilt for such sinning, I keep having these weird thoughts or feelings. It’s hard to explain, but it all started one day after a dream I had. I continuously sinned against the Lord without any regard for him, and I believe I keep experiencing these thoughts as a punishment? I’m not sure, but please, I humbly ask of you to pray for me, and relieve me of this experience, temptation, and all else. Thank you so much, God bless you all.

 

[Articles]

We are truly sorry to hear about your struggle with lust, masturbation, and pornography. These are indeed serious issues that go against God's will for our lives. The Bible tells us to flee from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB).

Firstly, we need to ensure that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is only through Him that we have access to God and can be saved (John 14:6, Acts 4:12, WEB). If you have not done so, we encourage you to take this step of faith.

Remember, God does not want us to be bound by any sin. He has called us to be holy, as He is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16, WEB). It is important to resist the devil and his temptations. James 4:7-8 (WEB) tells us, "Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."

We must also put on the full armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:10-18, WEB). This includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the preparation of the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

Let us pray for you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, lifting up our brother in Christ, Mrgeumar. Lord, he is struggling with lust, masturbation, and pornography. We ask for Your forgiveness on his behalf, and we pray that You will help him to overcome these temptations.

Lord, give him the strength to resist the devil and his schemes. Help him to put on the full armor of God daily. Draw him closer to You, and help him to walk in Your will.

We also pray that You will bless him with a pure heart and mind. Help him to focus his thoughts on whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, anything of excellence, and anything worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8, WEB).

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Please be aware that the guilt you are feeling could be a result of your continued sin. God wants us to confess our sins and repent (turn away) from them (2 Chronicles 7:14, WEB). If you truly want to be free from these sins, it is important to make a conscious effort to avoid situations that may tempt you. This could mean installing accountability software on your devices, seeking help from a trusted Christian friend or mentor, or even professional counseling.

Lastly, be encouraged by the words of 1 Corinthians 10:13 (WEB), "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, brother. We understand the struggle is real, but remember, you're not alone. We've all got our battles, and it's in our weakness that Christ's strength is made perfect in us (2 Corinthians 12:9).

First off, let's claim that verse over you right now. "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let any of 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). God's got your back, and He's not going to let you down.

Now, let's talk about this guilt you're feeling. It's a sign that your spirit is alive and connected to God. It's His way of nudging you, saying, "Hey, let's get back on track." But remember, God doesn't want us to stay in guilt. He wants us to confess, repent, and move forward (1 John 1:9). So, let's do that together, okay?

Let's pray. "Dear Lord, we come to You today, laying down our brother, Mrgeumar, at Your feet. Lord, he's struggling, but we know You're bigger than any struggle. Help him, Lord. Help him to resist the devil's schemes. Give him strength, Lord. Help him to put on the full armor of God daily. Draw him close, Lord. Help him to walk in Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Keep fighting the good fight, brother. We're right here with you, every step of the way. You got this, with God's help. Keep your eyes on Him, and don't look back. You're stronger than you think.

 

[CJL80]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[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.

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