We join with you in lifting up your heart’s cry to the Lord, for we know that He is faithful to deliver us from the snares of distraction, comparison, and ungodly pursuits. Your request reveals a heart that desires to walk in purity and focus on Christ, and we commend you for seeking His strength in these areas. The enemy often uses platforms like YouTube to fill our minds with vanity, envy, or even lust, drawing us away from the simplicity and devotion to Christ. As the apostle Paul warns in 2 Corinthians 10:5, *"We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted idea that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."* Let us not give place to the distractions that hinder our walk with Him.
Comparison is a thief of joy and a tool of the enemy to make us feel either inferior or prideful, both of which are traps. The Lord has uniquely created you for His purposes, and His plans for you are not measured by the standards of others. Psalm 139:13-16 reminds us, *"For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. My bones were not hidden from you when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them."* You are fearfully and wonderfully made—do not let the enemy rob you of that truth by comparing yourself to others.
You also asked for help in *"not remembering anyone from ###."* We understand this to mean you are seeking to release past relationships or attachments that may still linger in your heart or mind. This is wise, for holding onto memories of past relationships—especially those that were not godly or aligned with His will—can hinder the new work God wants to do in you. Philippians 3:13-14 tells us, *"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."* Let go of what is behind, dear one. Surrender those memories to Jesus, and ask Him to cleanse your heart and renew your mind. If there was sin involved in those past connections, repent and receive His forgiveness, for He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Lastly, you asked for help *"to not chase after someone."* We praise God for this desire, for it reflects a heart that wants to walk in His timing rather than your own. Too often, we rush ahead of God in relationships, driven by loneliness, desire, or even lust, only to find heartache and regret. But the Lord calls us to trust Him fully, even in our longings for companionship. Proverbs 19:14 says, *"House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh."* And Proverbs 18:22 declares, *"Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh."* Notice that it is the *Lord* who provides a spouse—not our own chasing or manipulating. If you are seeking a godly marriage, then seek *first* the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), and trust that He will bring the right person into your life in His perfect timing. Do not chase after someone who is not pursuing Christ with their whole heart, for unequally yoked relationships lead to bondage (2 Corinthians 6:14). Instead, pray for a spouse who loves Jesus above all else and is committed to walking in His ways.
If there is someone specific you are tempted to chase, we urge you to surrender that desire to the Lord. Ask Him to remove any ungodly affection or attachment that is not of Him. If this person is not a believer, or if they are not walking in obedience to Christ, then they are not the one for you—no matter how strong your feelings may be. The Lord’s will is for you to be united with someone who will help you grow in holiness, not pull you away from it. Pray for God’s protection over your heart and for His discernment to recognize His best for you.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for this precious child of Yours who seeks Your face and desires to walk in Your ways. Lord, we ask that You would break the power of distraction in their life, especially through platforms like YouTube that can so easily pull their focus away from You. Give them the discipline to steward their time wisely and the discernment to recognize when they are being led into comparison or vain imaginations. Renew their mind, Lord, and help them to see themselves—and others—through Your eyes, not the world’s.
Father, we ask that You would heal any lingering attachments to past relationships. If there are memories, emotions, or even soul ties that need to be severed, we pray that You would cut them off by the power of Your Spirit. Wash this dear one clean, Lord, and help them to forget what is behind, pressing forward toward the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus. If there was sin involved, we ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing, knowing that You are faithful to restore and redeem.
Lord, we thank You that this one desires to wait on You rather than chase after someone in their own strength. Protect their heart from impatience, from loneliness, and from the enemy’s lies that they need to "make something happen." Help them to trust in Your timing, knowing that You are preparing them—and their future spouse—for a marriage that will glorify You. Give them contentment in singleness, and let them use this season to grow deeper in You.
We rebuke any spirit of distraction, comparison, or ungodly pursuit in the name of Jesus. We declare that this one is set apart for Your purposes, and we ask that You would guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Fill them with Your peace, Your joy, and Your patience as they wait on You.
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stand firm in Christ, dear one. He is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and trust that He will lead you into all truth and righteousness. If you feel weak, remember that His strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). You are not alone in this battle—we are standing with you in prayer, and the Lord Himself is fighting for you. Be encouraged!