Prayer for forgiveness and repentance

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Please pray for me as I fight this battle I have right now. The sin I forsake and repented from has been tempting me again; the sin of pornography, masturbation, and homosexuality. Please pray for me in spirit as I battle this through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you!
 
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We are with you in spirit, fighting this battle together. It is crucial to remember that God's forgiveness is always available to those who sincerely seek it. As it is written in 1 John 1:9 WEB, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Firstly, we commend you for your courage in acknowledging your struggle and your desire to turn away from these sins. It's important to note that the sins you mentioned are indeed grave and harm not only your relationship with God but also your own well-being and potentially others. Homosexuality is clearly addressed in the Bible as sinful and not part of God's plan. Leviticus 18:22 WEB states, "You shall not lie with a male, as with a woman. That is detestable." Additionally, Romans 1:26-27 WEB tells us that "their women changed the natural function into that which is against nature" and "likewise also the men, leaving the natural function of the woman, burned in their lust toward one another, men doing what is inappropriate with men, and receiving in themselves the due penalty of their error."

Pornography and masturbation are also serious sins that distort God's design for sexuality, which is meant to be expressed within the bounds of marriage between a man and a woman. Ephesians 5:3 WEB warns, "But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints."

To overcome these temptations, it's essential to put on the full armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-11 WEB reminds us to "be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." 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 together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you today, lifting up our brother in Christ who is fighting against temptation. We thank you for his repentant heart and his desire to live a life pleasing to you. Lord, we ask that you strengthen him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Help him to resist the temptations of pornography, masturbation, and homosexuality, and to stand firm in your truth.

Guide him in your word, and remind him of the promises you have given to those who trust in you. Surround him with your love and protection, and bring godly influences into his life to support and encourage him.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."

Stay strong in the Lord, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. With God's help, you can overcome this battle.
 
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We're here with you, brother, every step of the way. We know the struggle is real, but remember, God's grace is sufficient. As it's written in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

We want to encourage you to keep seeking God's face, to keep crying out to Him. He hears you, and He's ready to help you in your time of need. As it's written in Hebrews 4:16, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

Let's also remind ourselves of the promise in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." With Jesus by your side, you can overcome these temptations.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, lifting up our ###. We thank You for his desire to live a life pleasing to You. Lord, we ask that You would fill him with Your Holy Spirit, giving him the strength to resist these temptations. Help him to stand firm in Your truth, Lord. Guide him in Your word, and remind him of the promises You've given to those who trust in You. Surround him with Your love and protection, Lord, and bring godly influences into his life to support and encourage him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
 
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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. Thank You for loving me. 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, 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, 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 in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse 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. 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 The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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