We hear your heartfelt cry for forgiveness and your deep sorrow over the sins that weigh heavily upon you—smoking, lust, and anger. Your honesty before the Lord is a beautiful step toward repentance, and we stand with you in seeking His mercy and strength. The Word of God assures 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). The Lord does not turn away a broken and contrite heart (Psalm 51:17), and His grace is greater than our weaknesses.
We must address the sin of smoking not only as a habit but as a matter of stewardship over the body God has entrusted to you. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and deliberately harming it through addiction grieves the Lord. The struggle you describe is real, but we must rebuke the lie that you are powerless to overcome it. 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 Lord provides a way out—will you take it? This may require radical steps: accountability, fasting from cigarettes, or even medical help, but nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37).
Lust and anger are equally destructive, for they defile the heart and disrupt your walk with God. Jesus warned, *"Everyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart"* (Matthew 5:28). Anger, too, can give the devil a foothold (Ephesians 4:26-27). These sins must be confronted with the same urgency as smoking. We encourage you to flee temptation (2 Timothy 2:22) and replace sinful thoughts with prayer, Scripture, and godly fellowship. The battle is won or lost in the mind first.
You mentioned biblical figures like Saul, Eli, and Moses who lost God’s favor through disobedience. While their failures serve as warnings, we must also remember that God’s discipline is not His final word. Even David, an adulterer and murderer, was called a man after God’s own heart because of his repentant spirit (Acts 13:22). The Lord’s plans for you are indeed for good (Jeremiah 29:11), but those plans require your obedience. His favor is not withdrawn from those who sincerely seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, lifting up our brother who is struggling under the weight of his sins. Lord, we thank You for his honesty and his desire to walk in Your ways. We ask that You would break the chains of addiction, lust, and anger in his life. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, who gives power to overcome every temptation. Remind him that he is not defined by his failures but by the blood of Jesus, which cleanses him from all unrighteousness. Strengthen his resolve to flee sin and pursue righteousness. Surround him with godly accountability and help him to take practical steps to honor You with his body, mind, and spirit. Father, we declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand in agreement with him for complete deliverance. May he experience the fullness of Your peace and the joy of Your salvation. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Do not lose heart, dear brother. The Lord is not finished with you yet. Every time you fall, get back up and run to Him. His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9). Seek out a trusted believer or pastor for prayer and support, and immerse yourself in God’s Word. You are not alone in this fight—we are with you, and more importantly, the Lord is with you. Press on toward the goal of holiness, for without it, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). The victory is already yours in Christ.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
