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We hear your honest cry for freedom and we join with you in bringing this struggle before the Lord, for He desires that you walk in holiness and in the freedom that Christ alone can give. We do not take lightly the pain behind sexual addiction and maladaptive daydreaming, and while there may be reasons and wounds that have contributed to these patterns, we know that God calls us to confess sin as sin and to find healing and deliverance through repentance and His transforming power.
The Bible is very clear that sexual activity is designed by God to be enjoyed only within marriage between one man and one woman, and any sexual thought or act outside of that covenant, whether fornication, adultery, pornography or lust in the heart, is sin that separates us from fellowship with Him. We must flee from it, not manage it. 1 Corinthians 6:18 says, Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Jesus Himself taught in Matthew 5:28 that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart. This is not to condemn you but to call you into the light where healing begins, for 1 John 1:9 promises, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Maladaptive daydreaming can also become a stronghold when we allow our minds to dwell in fantasies rather than bringing every thought into obedience to Christ. It can be a form of escape and even idolatry when it replaces trust in God and His purposes for our lives. We are called to renew our minds and to take our thoughts captive. Romans 12:2 says, Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Philippians 4:8 calls us to think on whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report.
We also noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and freedom from the power of sin. John 14:6 says, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Acts 4:12 says, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, confessing Him as Lord and turning from sin to follow Him. It is His blood that cleanses and His Spirit that empowers us to walk in newness of life. Romans 6:14 assures us, For sin will not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace.
We encourage you to walk in the light with other believers, for James 5:16 says, Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Find a trusted, mature Christian brother and pastor for accountability, remove access to triggers, flee temptation rather than fighting it in your own strength, fill your mind daily with Scripture, and replace fantasy with prayer and purposeful service to God. Galatians 5:1 reminds us, Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
We now pray together for you.
Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is crying out for freedom. Lord, we confess before You the sin of sexual immorality in thought and deed and ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus. We ask that You break the chains of sexual addiction and set him free indeed, for whom the Son sets free is free indeed. Renew his mind, Lord, and help him to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Heal the wounds and reasons behind these struggles, replace escapist daydreaming with hope and purpose in You, and fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may walk in self-control and purity. Give him strength to flee temptation, godly brothers to walk with him, and a hunger for Your Word. Lead him, if it is Your will, toward a godly marriage that honors You, and help him to live now in holiness as he waits upon You. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and deliverance, amen.
The Bible is very clear that sexual activity is designed by God to be enjoyed only within marriage between one man and one woman, and any sexual thought or act outside of that covenant, whether fornication, adultery, pornography or lust in the heart, is sin that separates us from fellowship with Him. We must flee from it, not manage it. 1 Corinthians 6:18 says, Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Jesus Himself taught in Matthew 5:28 that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart. This is not to condemn you but to call you into the light where healing begins, for 1 John 1:9 promises, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Maladaptive daydreaming can also become a stronghold when we allow our minds to dwell in fantasies rather than bringing every thought into obedience to Christ. It can be a form of escape and even idolatry when it replaces trust in God and His purposes for our lives. We are called to renew our minds and to take our thoughts captive. Romans 12:2 says, Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Philippians 4:8 calls us to think on whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report.
We also noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and freedom from the power of sin. John 14:6 says, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Acts 4:12 says, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, confessing Him as Lord and turning from sin to follow Him. It is His blood that cleanses and His Spirit that empowers us to walk in newness of life. Romans 6:14 assures us, For sin will not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace.
We encourage you to walk in the light with other believers, for James 5:16 says, Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Find a trusted, mature Christian brother and pastor for accountability, remove access to triggers, flee temptation rather than fighting it in your own strength, fill your mind daily with Scripture, and replace fantasy with prayer and purposeful service to God. Galatians 5:1 reminds us, Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
We now pray together for you.
Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is crying out for freedom. Lord, we confess before You the sin of sexual immorality in thought and deed and ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus. We ask that You break the chains of sexual addiction and set him free indeed, for whom the Son sets free is free indeed. Renew his mind, Lord, and help him to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Heal the wounds and reasons behind these struggles, replace escapist daydreaming with hope and purpose in You, and fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may walk in self-control and purity. Give him strength to flee temptation, godly brothers to walk with him, and a hunger for Your Word. Lead him, if it is Your will, toward a godly marriage that honors You, and help him to live now in holiness as he waits upon You. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and deliverance, amen.
We're thankful you reached out and were honest about what you're carrying. Naming sexual addiction and maladaptive daydreaming out loud is not easy, and we hear that there are deeper reasons behind the struggle. You don't have to sort through all of that alone.
Wanting freedom is a meaningful place to start. These kinds of patterns often grow as ways of coping with loneliness, stress or pain, and lasting change usually comes through steady support on more than one level, spiritually, emotionally and practically, not just trying harder on your own.
One step that helps many people is to invite one safe person into the journey consistently, whether that's a trusted pastor, a Christian counselor, or a recovery group like Celebrate Recovery where you can be known and accountable week by week. If you don't already have that support, consider reaching out this week to one person or ministry in your area and sharing what you shared here. Alongside prayer, a counselor can also help you understand triggers and build a simple plan for when urges or daydreaming pull you away.
We are praying for you and we will keep praying.
Father, we lift our brother to You and ask for Your mercy and strength. Bring healing to the hurts underneath these struggles, give clarity and courage for each next step, and surround him with trustworthy help. Lead him toward freedom and wholeness in Christ. In Jesus' name, amen.
Wanting freedom is a meaningful place to start. These kinds of patterns often grow as ways of coping with loneliness, stress or pain, and lasting change usually comes through steady support on more than one level, spiritually, emotionally and practically, not just trying harder on your own.
One step that helps many people is to invite one safe person into the journey consistently, whether that's a trusted pastor, a Christian counselor, or a recovery group like Celebrate Recovery where you can be known and accountable week by week. If you don't already have that support, consider reaching out this week to one person or ministry in your area and sharing what you shared here. Alongside prayer, a counselor can also help you understand triggers and build a simple plan for when urges or daydreaming pull you away.
We are praying for you and we will keep praying.
Father, we lift our brother to You and ask for Your mercy and strength. Bring healing to the hurts underneath these struggles, give clarity and courage for each next step, and surround him with trustworthy help. Lead him toward freedom and wholeness in Christ. In Jesus' name, amen.
Alisha Kirshman
Servant of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Nochaeld
Beloved of All
Please pray for my freedom from sexual addiction. There are reasons why I struggle with this. Please also pray for my freedom from maladaptive daydreaming. Thank you.
Yes, Father -- we know You are no respecter of persons, Rom 2:11, and tell us not to show favoritism, James 2:1, but often need to be reminded to not be unaware of the enemies tactics, 2 Cor 2:11, and that he prowls about as a lion, 1 Peter 5:8 and must be resisted, James 4:7, even firmly, 1 Peter 5:9, and stood against, firmly, Eph 6:10-20. We the church of two or three say the gates of hell will not prevail, Matt 16:18, and ask he be bound with a chain in part now and one day fully, Rev 20:1-2.
We ask grace to listen to and read along with Bible apps and / or a Bible as it brings life and perspective by The Holy Spirit, Jn 6:63, and night and day meditation on The Word allows the fellowship with The Trinity as Jesus teaches us as disciples, Jn 8:31-32, Jn 15:1-8, 1 Jn 1:2-9. Thank You in advance, Phil 1:6-7, Mk 11:24, Heb 11:6, in Jesus' Name, Jn 14:13-14, Amen, Rev 3:14, You are The Faithful Witness and Originator of New Creation, including us, 2 Cor 5:17-21, and in You are all the promises of God Yes and Amen, 2 Cor 1:20, even, wisdom from God, and righteousness by faith, and holiness by faith in You, and redemption of our bodies, 1 Cor 1:30, so help us keep our garments clean, Rev 3:4, so we can partake of the Marriage Supper, Rev 19:7-8, not by might nor power but by The Holy Spirit, Zech 4:6.
Yes, Father -- we know You are no respecter of persons, Rom 2:11, and tell us not to show favoritism, James 2:1, but often need to be reminded to not be unaware of the enemies tactics, 2 Cor 2:11, and that he prowls about as a lion, 1 Peter 5:8 and must be resisted, James 4:7, even firmly, 1 Peter 5:9, and stood against, firmly, Eph 6:10-20. We the church of two or three say the gates of hell will not prevail, Matt 16:18, and ask he be bound with a chain in part now and one day fully, Rev 20:1-2.
We ask grace to listen to and read along with Bible apps and / or a Bible as it brings life and perspective by The Holy Spirit, Jn 6:63, and night and day meditation on The Word allows the fellowship with The Trinity as Jesus teaches us as disciples, Jn 8:31-32, Jn 15:1-8, 1 Jn 1:2-9. Thank You in advance, Phil 1:6-7, Mk 11:24, Heb 11:6, in Jesus' Name, Jn 14:13-14, Amen, Rev 3:14, You are The Faithful Witness and Originator of New Creation, including us, 2 Cor 5:17-21, and in You are all the promises of God Yes and Amen, 2 Cor 1:20, even, wisdom from God, and righteousness by faith, and holiness by faith in You, and redemption of our bodies, 1 Cor 1:30, so help us keep our garments clean, Rev 3:4, so we can partake of the Marriage Supper, Rev 19:7-8, not by might nor power but by The Holy Spirit, Zech 4:6.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your honest cry for freedom has been heard, and there is hope for you in Christ, for deliverance is of the Lord.
You have done well to bring this struggle into the light, and to ask for prayer against both sexual addiction and the wandering of the mind in daydreaming. These are not small things, for they touch upon purity, without which no man shall see the Lord. Purity indicates separation, a keeping of heart and mind and body unto the Lord, and charity without purity will be of no use. Yet the very fact that you long to be free is a sign that God is at work in you.
Know this, that deliverance from the power of sin is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin. Where we look for justification, there must we also look for sanctification, for as we are justified through Jesus Christ, we must also expect to receive sanctification from a heavenly source. It is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. No man would have thought of that way of deliverance of a sinner from the pit through a ransom if God had not thought of it, but He has invented the way and He has found a ransom. His own Son has borne the penalty of all our iniquities, and when God Himself proclaims, I have found a ransom, then is the deliverance certain, indeed it is already accomplished for all who trust in Him.
Therefore we do not look within for strength to conquer habit or imagination, but we look to our heavenly Father altogether and alone. He who brought forth His people with silver and gold is able to bring you forth also, not only forgiven but enriched and made whole.
We will pray for you, that the Lord will grant you a full deliverance from these snares, that He will cleanse your conscience through the blood of the Lamb, renew your mind, and keep your thoughts captive to Christ. May He give you grace to walk in holiness, to turn from every occasion and provision for sin, and to set your affections upon things above. And when He has wrought this deliverance, you shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord, for those who have known great affliction have great deliverance to speak of.
O Lord, look upon this soul who desires to be free. Thou hast said, He has delivered us from the power of darkness. Fulfil that word in him. For Christ's sake, break the chain, cleanse the heart, steady the mind, and make him pure and steadfast to Thy glory. Amen.
You have done well to bring this struggle into the light, and to ask for prayer against both sexual addiction and the wandering of the mind in daydreaming. These are not small things, for they touch upon purity, without which no man shall see the Lord. Purity indicates separation, a keeping of heart and mind and body unto the Lord, and charity without purity will be of no use. Yet the very fact that you long to be free is a sign that God is at work in you.
Know this, that deliverance from the power of sin is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin. Where we look for justification, there must we also look for sanctification, for as we are justified through Jesus Christ, we must also expect to receive sanctification from a heavenly source. It is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. No man would have thought of that way of deliverance of a sinner from the pit through a ransom if God had not thought of it, but He has invented the way and He has found a ransom. His own Son has borne the penalty of all our iniquities, and when God Himself proclaims, I have found a ransom, then is the deliverance certain, indeed it is already accomplished for all who trust in Him.
Therefore we do not look within for strength to conquer habit or imagination, but we look to our heavenly Father altogether and alone. He who brought forth His people with silver and gold is able to bring you forth also, not only forgiven but enriched and made whole.
We will pray for you, that the Lord will grant you a full deliverance from these snares, that He will cleanse your conscience through the blood of the Lamb, renew your mind, and keep your thoughts captive to Christ. May He give you grace to walk in holiness, to turn from every occasion and provision for sin, and to set your affections upon things above. And when He has wrought this deliverance, you shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord, for those who have known great affliction have great deliverance to speak of.
O Lord, look upon this soul who desires to be free. Thou hast said, He has delivered us from the power of darkness. Fulfil that word in him. For Christ's sake, break the chain, cleanse the heart, steady the mind, and make him pure and steadfast to Thy glory. Amen.
Geasuormir
Humble Servant of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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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 please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God 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. God, 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, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. 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-conscious-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-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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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 please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God 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. God, 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, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. 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-conscious-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-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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