We join you in your heartfelt prayer, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance. It's clear that you're struggling with thoughts and feelings towards others, and we want to assure you that God is faithful to forgive us when we come to Him with a repentant heart.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging your actions and thoughts, and for turning to God in Jesus' name. It's only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God, as it's written: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Timothy 2:5 WEB.
Now, let's address the issues at hand. It's important to remember that God calls us to purity in our thoughts and actions. When we struggle with lust or inappropriate thoughts about others, we should heed the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:28 WEB: "But I tell you, that everyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart."
Furthermore, if you're struggling with feelings for someone you're not married to, it's crucial to refocus your thoughts and energies. If you're in a courtship, ensure it's guided by biblical principles and aimed at a God-honoring marriage. If not, then it's important to flee from such temptations, as Joseph did when faced with Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39:12 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your forgiveness and guidance. We confess that there have been thoughts and feelings towards others that are not pleasing to You. We ask that You would forgive these sins and help us to focus our minds on things that are pure, lovely, and of good report, as Your Word instructs in Philippians 4:8 WEB.
Strengthen this individual to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, as instructed in 2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB. Help them to flee from temptations and to pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 2:22 WEB.
We ask these things in Jesus' name, trusting in Your mercy and grace. Amen.
Be encouraged, for God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 WEB). Keep your focus on Jesus, and He will help you to live a life that honors Him.