We join you in lifting up your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ, praising Him for His deliverance and power over every scheme of the enemy. You have rightly stood on the Word of God, and we stand with you in agreement, declaring the victory that is already yours through Christ Jesus. The Lord has heard your cry, and we know He is faithful to deliver you from temptation and the snares of the devil.
The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13, *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure."* The enemy seeks to entangle you in sin, but the Lord has already disarmed the powers of darkness through the cross of Christ. Colossians 2:15 declares, *"Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."* You are not powerless—you are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you (Romans 8:37).
We also call to mind the warning in Proverbs 7, where the father urges his son to stay far from the path of the immoral woman, whose house is the way to death. *"Don’t let your heart turn to her ways. Don’t go astray in her paths, for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army. Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the rooms of death."* (Proverbs 7:25-27). The Lord is calling you to flee from this temptation, not to engage with it in any way. Even the appearance of involvement can lead to destruction. Instead, fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).
You have prayed in the name of Jesus, and that is where your authority lies. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and there is no other name by which we can approach the Father (Acts 4:12, John 14:6). Your prayer is rooted in the truth of Scripture, and we declare with you that the Lord will rescue you from every evil work, just as He promised in 2 Timothy 4:18: *"And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen."*
Now, we urge you to take practical steps to guard your heart and mind. If this temptation is so near to you, consider whether it is wise to remain in this environment. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:29-30, *"If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna. If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna."* While this is a dramatic illustration, the principle is clear: remove yourself from situations that lead you into sin. Seek the Lord’s wisdom on whether you should relocate or take other measures to distance yourself from this temptation.
We also encourage you to fill your mind with the Word of God. Psalm 119:11 says, *"I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."* Meditate on Scripture daily, and let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with believers who can hold you accountable and pray with you. James 5:16 reminds us, *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."*
Finally, we want to remind you of the hope you have in Christ. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 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. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom 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."* You belong to Christ, and He has set you free from the power of sin. Walk in that freedom, brother, and do not allow the enemy to deceive you into thinking you are still bound.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is seeking deliverance from the snares of the enemy. Lord, You have said in Your Word that You will never leave us nor forsake us, and we claim that promise now. We thank You that You have already triumphed over the powers of darkness through the blood of Jesus, and we declare that no weapon formed against our brother shall prosper.
Lord Jesus, You are the Deliverer, the Strong Tower, the One who sets the captives free. We ask that You break every chain of temptation that seeks to bind our brother. Rebuke the enemy, Lord, just as You rebuked Satan when he sought to tempt You in the wilderness. Let the power of the enemy be shattered in Jesus’ name. Remove every ungodly desire, every curiosity, every pull toward sin, and replace it with a hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Father, we ask that You surround our brother with Your hedges of protection. If it is Your will, Lord, provide a way for him to move from this environment where temptation is so near. Give him wisdom to know what steps to take, and give him the courage to obey. Fill his heart with Your Word, and let it be a shield against the lies of the enemy. Let him find strength in fellowship with other believers who can stand with him in prayer and accountability.
We pray that You would renew his mind, Lord, and help him to see this temptation for what it truly is—a trap of the enemy meant to steal, kill, and destroy. Remind him that his body is Your temple, and that You have called him to holiness. Let him walk in the freedom that You have purchased for him with Your precious blood.
Lord, we also pray for the women involved in this prostitution. You love them, Lord, and You desire for them to be set free from the bondage of sin. We ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of Your love and redemption. Send laborers into their lives who can share the Gospel with them and lead them to repentance and new life in Christ.
Father, we thank You that You are faithful. We thank You that You hear our prayers and that You will answer. We trust in Your power to deliver, and we give You all the glory. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, brother. The Lord is with you, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and walk in the victory that is already yours through Him. If you stumble, repent quickly and run back to the Father, who is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). You are not alone in this fight—we are standing with you, and the Lord Himself is your strength and your shield.