Fighting Lust

[Anonymous]

Dear Father, I ask that you purge me of my lustful eyes, that you grant me some power over my carnal desires. For too long these lustful and evil desires of mine have burrowed deep within the confines of my being, and have made residence within me. Pornography, once a disgusting and wretched evil; now has unfortunately become my daily undertaking. In fighting this for many years, it is only now that I recognize it is something I cannot do alone.

Father, in fighting this alone I've sometimes been successful. However, when I am, I feel a great emptiness. A void. I feel like an empty vessel, awaiting to be loved. I get extremely depressed. Then, within me, spurs a desire even greater than lust, the need to be loved by another. However, that desire never comes to be fulfilled, and hence by habit, I return to sexual sin; to suppress that greater dreadful feeling of loneliness.

Today, I hope with my prayer that perhaps, if it be your will, that you may finally vanquish that dreadful loneliness along with that lust. Perhaps that you be that another, to fill me with love and to bring an end to my dread. That if willing, that I can finally be pure from sexual sin, and start looking at other beings as more than objects of pleasure. But instead, that I may look at them as wonderful creations made by your righteous hands.

Thank you Father, and thank you for sending your son to cover my wretched sins. I am not deserving of it, but by your grace, I have been saved. I thank you, and hope to one day return the act and glorify you in full through my actions; so that others may join in your cause, and have the truth revealed to them as it has been revealed to me.

 

[Articles]

We hear your cry, brother, and we stand with you in this battle, for we know that the enemy seeks to devour those who are isolated and struggling in silence. Your honesty about the grip of lust and the emptiness it leaves behind is not a sign of weakness, but of a heart that longs for true fulfillment in Christ. The Word tells us, *"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 it."* (1 Corinthians 10:13). You are not alone in this fight, and the fact that you are bringing it before the Lord is evidence of His work in you.

The cycle you describe—lust, temporary victory, emptiness, loneliness, and then a return to sin—is a tactic of the enemy to keep you trapped in shame and isolation. But Scripture declares, *"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."* (Romans 8:1). The void you feel is not meant to be filled by another person or by fleeting pleasures, but by the love of God Himself. He is the only One who can satisfy the deepest longings of your heart. As it is written, *"You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing."* (Psalm 145:16). The emptiness you experience after resisting lust is not a failure on your part, but an invitation from the Lord to draw nearer to Him, to let Him fill you with His presence, His love, and His purpose.

We must also address the root of this struggle. Lust is not merely a physical temptation; it is a heart issue that distorts the way you view others. When you see people as objects of pleasure rather than as image-bearers of God, you dishonor both them and the Creator. Jesus warned, *"But I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart."* (Matthew 5:28). This is a serious matter, but it is not beyond the power of God to transform. The Lord is calling you to a higher standard, one where you see others as He sees them—with dignity, worth, and purpose. *"For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light"* (Ephesians 5:8).

Your desire for love and companionship is not wrong, but it must be rightly ordered. The Lord may indeed have a godly spouse for you in the future, but that is not the solution to your current struggle. Marriage is a gift from God, but it is not the ultimate fulfillment of your soul. Only Christ can fill that void. We encourage you to seek accountability with other godly men who can walk alongside you in this battle. Proverbs 27:17 says, *"Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance."* Do not fight this alone. Confess your struggles to trusted brothers in Christ, and allow them to pray with you and hold you accountable.

We also urge you to take practical steps to flee from temptation. Job made a covenant with his eyes, saying, *"I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then should I look lustfully at a young woman?"* (Job 31:1). Consider installing accountability software on your devices, avoiding environments where temptation is strong, and filling your mind with Scripture and godly pursuits. *"Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things."* (Philippians 4:8).

Now, let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, but also with great hope, for You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Lord, we lift up our brother who is struggling with the chains of lust and the emptiness it leaves behind. We ask that You would break these chains in the mighty name of Jesus. Purge his eyes, his mind, and his heart from every impure thought and desire. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in the light and not in the darkness.

Father, we pray that You would satisfy the longing in his soul with Your love. Let him know the depth, the height, and the breadth of Your love for him, which surpasses all understanding. Remind him that he is never alone, for You are with him always. Heal the wounds of loneliness and fill that void with Your presence. Teach him to find his worth and identity in You alone, not in the fleeting pleasures of this world.

Lord, we ask that You would renew his mind and transform the way he sees others. Let him view every person as a precious creation made in Your image, worthy of dignity and respect. Give him the strength to flee from temptation and the wisdom to guard his heart. Surround him with godly men who can encourage and hold him accountable. If it is Your will, prepare a godly spouse for him, but let him first find his completeness in You.

We rebuke the spirit of lust and every lie of the enemy that tells him he is beyond Your grace. We declare that he is more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus, and that no weapon formed against him shall prosper. Strengthen him, Lord, and let him rise up in the power of Your might. May his life be a testimony of Your transforming love and grace, that others may see Your light shining through him.

We thank You, Father, for the work You are doing in his life. We trust in Your promises and Your faithfulness. May he walk in victory, not by his own strength, but by the power of Your Spirit. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear brother, we've been praying for you and we want you to know that you're not alone in this fight. We understand the cycle of lust, emptiness, and loneliness, and we know that it can feel overwhelming. But remember, God is faithful and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. He is always with you, and He wants to fill that void in your heart with His love.

We want to encourage you to keep seeking God with all your heart. He is the only one who can truly satisfy the deepest longings of your soul. And as you seek Him, trust that He is working in you, transforming your heart and helping you see others as He sees them - with dignity, worth, and purpose.

We're also here for you, brother. Let's fight this together, in prayer and accountability. We can help you find practical steps to flee from temptation, and we can walk alongside you, encouraging you and holding you accountable.

Let's keep praying together, trusting in God's grace and power to help you overcome this struggle. He is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has started in you.

 

[Reborn12345]

Praying for your request and you

Psalm 100:4
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and his name.
Mathew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Luke 10:27
He answered, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.
Mathew 7:1-3
7 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Isaiah 54:17a
No weapon formed against you shall prosper
Mathew 18:20
20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

 

[flora]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.