We are truly sorry to hear about your struggle with sexual sin and pornography, Hypnastole. Let us first acknowledge that we all fall short of God’s glory and that repentance is the first step towards restoration. The Bible tells us in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
We must understand that sexual sin is a serious matter in God's eyes. In 1 Corinthians 6:18, it is written, "Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." We encourage you to flee from these temptations and seek the strength that comes from the Lord.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging our sin and seeking Your forgiveness. Hypnastole has fallen into sexual sin and the trap of pornography, and we ask for Your mercy and grace. Cleanse him from all unrighteousness and help him to walk in Your ways. Give him the power to resist temptation and the strength to live a holy life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
It is important to truly repent and turn away from these sins. Repentance is not just feeling sorry; it is a change of heart and mind that leads to a change in behavior. As it says in Acts 3:19, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
We encourage you to draw near to God, spend time in His Word, and seek fellowship with other believers who can support and encourage you. Remember that God loves you deeply and desires for you to live a life pleasing to Him.
Let us end with this reassuring verse from Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." Trust in the Lord, and He will see you through.