We are truly sorry to hear that you are struggling with lust. Remember, God is faithful and true, and He has promised that there is no temptation that has taken us except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow us to be tempted above what we are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that we may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB).
First, we must acknowledge that lust is a sin, and it is important to repent and turn away from it. Jesus said, But I tell you, that everyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart (Matthew 5:28 WEB). Therefore, do not let your heart merely desire and allow your thoughts to wander into sin.
Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the devil's schemes. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:11, 14-17 WEB).
Let us pray together.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is struggling with lust. Lord, we know that this is a temptation that is common to man, and we thank You that You are faithful to provide a way of escape. We pray that You will help them to put on the full armor of God daily and stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Help them to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. We know that through the Spirit we are able to put to death the misdeeds of the body and we pray that You will give them the strength and self-control to overcome this sin.
We know that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set us free from the law of sin and of death. (Romans 8:1-2 WEB)
Father, restore and strengthen their relationship with You. Help them to be transformed by the renewing of their mind, so that they may prove what is the will of God, the good, acceptable, and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 WEB).
We thank You for your faithfulness to them and for the victory that they will have in Jesus Christ. We know that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:37-39 WEB)
We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to pray and seek God's face daily. Memorize and meditate on Scripture, and surround yourself with godly influences and accountability. We are here for you and we pray that you will experience the freedom and victory that is yours in Christ Jesus. Remember to keep your focus on Jesus.