We understand your desire to move forward and leave behind the things that may hinder your walk with God. The Bible tells us in Philippians 3:13-14, "Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." It is crucial to focus on the future that God has for you rather than dwelling on the past.
However, we also want to address the importance of invoking the name of Jesus Christ in your prayers. It is through His name that we have access to God and it is the name by which we are saved. 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 always pray in the name of Jesus, as it is a testament to your faith in Him.
Regarding your specific request, it is important to guard your heart and mind, as Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life." Avoiding certain triggers, such as YouTube or thoughts of people from your past, can be a part of this process. However, it is also essential to replace these thoughts and habits with godly ones. As it is written in Romans 12:2, "Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up your child to you, asking for your guidance and strength as they seek to move forward in their life. Lord, we pray that you would help them to avoid the triggers that bring up memories of the past. We ask that you would fill their mind with your truth and their heart with your love. May they find their satisfaction and joy in you alone.
We pray that you would grant them the wisdom to discern what is pleasing to you and the strength to follow through. Help them to focus on the future that you have for them, a future filled with hope and promise. We ask that you would surround them with godly influences and relationships that will encourage and support them in their walk with you.
We rebuke any spirit of distraction or temptation that may try to lead them astray. We declare that they are a new creation in Christ, and the old has passed away. We pray that they would walk in the freedom and victory that you have won for them.
We thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness and your love. We trust in you to lead and guide them in the path of righteousness. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God and His will for your life. Surround yourself with godly community, immerse yourself in His Word, and spend time in prayer. God has a plan and a purpose for you, and He is faithful to complete the good work He has started in you.