We understand that you are carrying a heavy burden from your past actions and inactions, and you are seeking healing and salvation through Jesus Christ. It is important to remember that we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but through Jesus Christ, we can find forgiveness and redemption.
Firstly, we want to address the name of Jesus. You did mention Jesus at the beginning and end of your confession, which is good. However, it is crucial to understand that salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" We encourage you to place your complete trust in Jesus, for He is the way, the truth, and the life.
Now, let us turn to the scriptures for guidance on forgiveness and healing. In 1 John 1:9, we read, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This is a promise from God that when we confess our sins, He will forgive us and cleanse us.
We also want to address some specific concerns from your confession. The actions you described involving animals and insects are harmful and not in line with God's desire for us to be good stewards of His creation. In Proverbs 12:10, we are told, "A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." We encourage you to seek forgiveness for these actions and to strive to treat all living creatures with kindness and respect.
Regarding the issues of anger, violence, and thoughts of harming others, we urge you to seek God's peace and guidance. In Ephesians 4:31-32, we are instructed, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
We also noticed that you mentioned exposure to pornography at a young age. Pornography is a sin and can have lasting harmful effects. We encourage you to seek healing and purity in this area. In Matthew 5:8, Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." And in 1 Corinthians 6:18, we are told, "Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."
Lastly, we want to address the issue of drug use. The use of drugs is a sin and can lead to destruction. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, we are reminded, "Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."
Let us pray together for your healing and salvation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our brother who is seeking Your forgiveness and healing. Lord, we thank You that You are a God of mercy and grace, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness. We ask that You would forgive him of all his sins, wash him clean, and heal him from the hurts of his past.
Lord, we pray that You would help him to treat all living creatures with kindness and respect, to turn away from anger and violence, and to flee from sexual immorality. We ask that You would give him the strength to overcome any addictions and to live a life that is pleasing to You.
Father, we thank You that You have promised to forgive us when we confess our sins. We ask that You would help him to walk in the freedom and victory that You have purchased for him through the blood of Jesus Christ.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's forgiveness and guidance, to read His Word daily, and to find a community of believers who can support and encourage you in your walk with Christ. May God bless you and keep you as you seek to follow Him.