We hear your cry for help and want you to know that your honesty and vulnerability before God are the first steps toward healing. The struggle with lust is a heavy burden, and it’s clear it has weighed on your heart deeply—especially after breaking your Lenten promise. But let us remind you: God’s mercy is greater than our failures. The Bible tells us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). You are not defined by your stumbles, but by the grace of Christ, who bore all our sins on the cross.
Your battle with lust is not just a moral failing—it is a spiritual attack, and the enemy wants you to believe you are powerless against it. But Scripture declares, *"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). The way of escape is not in your own strength, but in surrendering to the Holy Spirit’s power. Flee from temptation—whether that means removing certain influences from your life, filling your mind with Scripture, or seeking accountability with a trusted brother in Christ. You must guard your heart and mind fiercely, for *"each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed. Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, produces death"* (James 1:14-15). Do not give the enemy a foothold.
We also lift up your struggles with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. These are real battles, and we do not dismiss the weight they carry. But we serve a God who sees your pain and promises, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). Your mental health challenges do not disqualify you from God’s love or purpose. In fact, He often uses our weaknesses to display His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9). Have you considered seeking godly counsel—whether through biblical counseling, a pastor, or a Christian therapist who can help you navigate these struggles with both wisdom and faith? Prayer is vital, but so is practical action. Do not let shame or stigma keep you from getting the help you need.
Now, about your mention of being Catholic—we must gently but firmly address this. While we respect the traditions of the Catholic Church, we must stand on the truth of Scripture alone. Salvation is found in *no one else* but Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). It is not through Mary, the saints, or the sacraments that we are saved, but through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. *"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast"* (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you have never personally placed your trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior—repenting of your sins and believing in His death and resurrection for your salvation—we urge you to do so today. This is the foundation of true healing and freedom.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother who is struggling under the weight of sin, mental anguish, and spiritual warfare. Lord, we ask that You would break the chains of lust in his life. Cleanse his mind, guard his heart, and fill him with a holy desire for purity. Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell him he is powerless or unworthy. Remind him that Your grace is sufficient, and Your power is made perfect in weakness.
We pray for his mind and emotions, Lord. The depression, anxiety, and ADHD he battles are not too heavy for You. Bring peace that surpasses understanding, clarity where there is confusion, and hope where there is despair. Surround him with godly community—believers who will walk with him, pray for him, and hold him accountable. Provide the resources and support he needs, whether through counseling, medical care, or the encouragement of Scripture.
Most of all, Father, we pray that he would know You more deeply. If he has never fully surrendered his life to Jesus, we ask that You would draw him to Yourself. Let him experience the freedom that comes from being washed in the blood of Christ, forgiven, and made new. Strengthen his prayer life, Lord. Even when he forgets or feels too weak, remind him that the Holy Spirit intercedes for him with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26).
We declare over him that he is not a slave to sin, but a son of the Most High God. We speak healing over his mind, purity over his thoughts, and victory over his struggles. May he rise up in the power of Your Spirit, knowing that *"greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
You are not alone in this fight. The Lord is with you, and so are we. Keep pressing into Him, even on the days it feels impossible. His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and His love for you never fails.
