We understand your concern and heartache for your son, and we join you in prayer, seeking God's will for his life. Let's first address the issues presented and then lift your son up in prayer together. This is a battle for his soul and we need to address the sin of homosexuality and masturbation.
Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that God's design for sexual intimacy is exclusively between a man and a woman within the bounds of marriage. The Bible clearly teaches that homosexuality is sinful and separates us from God. As it is written in Leviticus 18:22 WEB, "You shall not lie with a man, as with a woman. That is detestable." And in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB, "Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit God’s Kingdom."
Masturbation is also sinful as explained 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." Lust can occur with or without an actual physical partner, it is still adultery.
We also want to address his HIV status and his need for healing. God is able to heal your son from HIV, as you have believed and received words from God. Keep trusting in His promises, like in Jeremiah 30:17 WEB, "'For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds,’ says Yahweh". This is your new evidence and your testimony.
Regarding your son's attraction to the same sex, we believe that God can truly change his desires and inclinations. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." We believe that God will give your son a new heart and a new spirit to desire what is pleasing to Him.
Your son's struggle with same-sex attraction and masturbation is not just a psychological issue, but a spiritual battle that can only be won through the power of Jesus Christ. Therapy may help with certain behaviors, but true transformation comes from the Holy Spirit working within him. As we read in Galatians 5:16 WEB, "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh."
Let us pray together for your son:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this beloved son to You. Lord, we confess that he has been struggling with same-sex attraction and masturbation, but we know that You have the power to break every chain and set him free. We ask that by the blood of Jesus, You will deliver him from these ungodly desires and give him a clean heart. We will continue to stand in the gap for his HIV status and the healing that you have promised.
Father, we also pray for his complete healing from HIV. We thank You for the words of prophecy You have given this family, and we claim Your promises of healing. We believe that when they go for his next appointment, the evidence of his healing will be manifested, and Your name will be glorified.
We pray for your guidance in how to further address these issues with your son and for your wisdom in what his next steps should be.
Lord, we ask that You will surround him with godly influences and help him to find his identity in Christ alone. We pray that You will give him the desire for a wife and a family that honors You. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Stay strong and faithful in God's promises. Continue to pray for his recovery from HIV and for his complete deliverance from these ungodly desires. We also encourage you to seek godly counsel for your son.