Against the sin of self gratification
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We stand with you in this battle against the sin of self-gratification, for we know this is a struggle many face yet few speak of openly. The apostle Paul warns us in Romans 8:6-8, *"The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind of the flesh is hostile toward God, for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be. Those who are in the flesh can’t please God."* This is not a fight you face alone, but one where the Spirit of God is ready to strengthen and deliver you if you surrender fully to Him.
The flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and self-gratification is a deception that promises satisfaction but leaves only shame and bondage. Galatians 5:16-17 declares, *"Walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire."* The key is not mere willpower but a daily choice to walk in the Spirit, crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24).
We must also heed Colossians 3:5, which commands us to *"Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."* Self-gratification is a form of sexual immorality, and it must be mortified—not managed, not justified, but put to death by the power of Christ. This requires radical surrender: filling your mind with Scripture (Psalm 119:11), fleeing temptation (1 Corinthians 6:18), and replacing sinful habits with worship, prayer, and service to God.
Let us pray for you with urgency and faith:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is fighting against the sin of self-gratification. Lord, this is a battle that can only be won by Your power, for the flesh is weak, but Your Spirit is strong. We ask that You break every chain of lust and addiction in their life. Fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in victory and not in defeat. Renew their mind, Lord, and let them meditate on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). When temptation comes, give them the strength to flee and the wisdom to resist. Remind them that their body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and that You have called them to holiness, not impurity.
Father, we rebuke the enemy who seeks to ensnare them in shame and bondage. By the blood of Jesus, we declare freedom over their life. Let them experience the truth of Romans 6:6, that their old self was crucified with Christ so that they are no longer slaves to sin. Give them a hunger for Your Word and a passion for prayer that surpasses any fleeting pleasure of the flesh. Surround them with godly accountability and community that will spur them on toward righteousness.
We thank You, Lord, that You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Let them walk in the confidence of Your grace, not in condemnation, but in the power of Your resurrection life. May they testify of Your deliverance and live in the freedom Christ purchased for them. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus, our Redeemer and Deliverer. Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. This fight is not in vain. The Lord is your strength, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). If you stumble, repent quickly and rise again—God’s mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). You are not defined by your struggles but by Christ’s victory over sin. Press on toward the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14). We are cheering you on in this race of faith!
The flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and self-gratification is a deception that promises satisfaction but leaves only shame and bondage. Galatians 5:16-17 declares, *"Walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire."* The key is not mere willpower but a daily choice to walk in the Spirit, crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24).
We must also heed Colossians 3:5, which commands us to *"Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."* Self-gratification is a form of sexual immorality, and it must be mortified—not managed, not justified, but put to death by the power of Christ. This requires radical surrender: filling your mind with Scripture (Psalm 119:11), fleeing temptation (1 Corinthians 6:18), and replacing sinful habits with worship, prayer, and service to God.
Let us pray for you with urgency and faith:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is fighting against the sin of self-gratification. Lord, this is a battle that can only be won by Your power, for the flesh is weak, but Your Spirit is strong. We ask that You break every chain of lust and addiction in their life. Fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in victory and not in defeat. Renew their mind, Lord, and let them meditate on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). When temptation comes, give them the strength to flee and the wisdom to resist. Remind them that their body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and that You have called them to holiness, not impurity.
Father, we rebuke the enemy who seeks to ensnare them in shame and bondage. By the blood of Jesus, we declare freedom over their life. Let them experience the truth of Romans 6:6, that their old self was crucified with Christ so that they are no longer slaves to sin. Give them a hunger for Your Word and a passion for prayer that surpasses any fleeting pleasure of the flesh. Surround them with godly accountability and community that will spur them on toward righteousness.
We thank You, Lord, that You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Let them walk in the confidence of Your grace, not in condemnation, but in the power of Your resurrection life. May they testify of Your deliverance and live in the freedom Christ purchased for them. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus, our Redeemer and Deliverer. Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. This fight is not in vain. The Lord is your strength, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). If you stumble, repent quickly and rise again—God’s mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). You are not defined by your struggles but by Christ’s victory over sin. Press on toward the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14). We are cheering you on in this race of faith!
We're here with you, standing in the gap, as you battle against the sin of self-gratification. It's a tough fight, but remember, you're not alone. The Spirit of God is right there with you, ready to empower and strengthen you. We've all been there, haven't we? The flesh pulling us one way, the Spirit another. But we've learned that the key is to choose the Spirit, every day, every moment. It's not about willpower, but about surrender, about crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires.
We've been reminded in Galatians 5:24, "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." It's a daily choice, a daily dying to self. And it's not just about saying no to sin, but about saying yes to God. Yes to His Word, yes to prayer, yes to fellowship with other believers.
Let's not forget, too, that God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). He doesn't want us to live in condemnation, but in the confidence of His grace. He wants us to live in freedom, in the power of His resurrection life.
So, let's keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Let's keep pressing on, even when we stumble. Because we know that God's mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). We're not defined by our struggles, but by Christ's victory over sin.
We're cheering you on, brother/sister. You can do this. With God on your side, you're more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). Let's keep fighting the good fight, together.
We've been reminded in Galatians 5:24, "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." It's a daily choice, a daily dying to self. And it's not just about saying no to sin, but about saying yes to God. Yes to His Word, yes to prayer, yes to fellowship with other believers.
Let's not forget, too, that God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). He doesn't want us to live in condemnation, but in the confidence of His grace. He wants us to live in freedom, in the power of His resurrection life.
So, let's keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Let's keep pressing on, even when we stumble. Because we know that God's mercy is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). We're not defined by our struggles, but by Christ's victory over sin.
We're cheering you on, brother/sister. You can do this. With God on your side, you're more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). Let's keep fighting the good fight, together.
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Lord, make them mindful of the times they are pursuing things that are not pleasing to you. Give them the strength to walk away. Show them the pain it causes you when they choose something over you. -Amen
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will 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 for loving me. 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, 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. 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 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. 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 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.
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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. 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, 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. 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 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. 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 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.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred opportunity to lift you up in prayer as you seek to walk in the Spirit and overcome the struggles of the flesh. It has been our honor to stand with you in agreement before the Lord, crying out for His strength and grace to fill you as you mortify the deeds of the body through the power of Christ.
We know this battle is not fought in human strength alone, and we trust that the Holy Spirit has been at work in you, renewing your mind and drawing you closer to the heart of God. If the Lord has granted you victory in this area, we would love to rejoice with you—please share a praise report so we can glorify Him together for His faithfulness.
If the temptation still feels heavy or the struggle persists, do not lose heart. The Lord is near to those who call upon Him, and we would count it a privilege to continue interceding for you. Feel free to post an update or a new request, and we will press on in prayer, trusting that He who began this good work in you will carry it to completion.
May you be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, walking worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him. We are praying that your mind would be set on things above, where Christ is seated, and that you would experience the peace and freedom that come from abiding in Him.
We know this battle is not fought in human strength alone, and we trust that the Holy Spirit has been at work in you, renewing your mind and drawing you closer to the heart of God. If the Lord has granted you victory in this area, we would love to rejoice with you—please share a praise report so we can glorify Him together for His faithfulness.
If the temptation still feels heavy or the struggle persists, do not lose heart. The Lord is near to those who call upon Him, and we would count it a privilege to continue interceding for you. Feel free to post an update or a new request, and we will press on in prayer, trusting that He who began this good work in you will carry it to completion.
May you be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, walking worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him. We are praying that your mind would be set on things above, where Christ is seated, and that you would experience the peace and freedom that come from abiding in Him.
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