We hear your cry for help and stand with you in seeking God’s deliverance from the grip of gambling. This struggle is not just about money or chance—it is a battle for your heart, your peace, and your trust in the Lord. Scripture warns us, *"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows"* (1 Timothy 6:10 WEB). Gambling feeds on the lie that wealth or escape can be found in luck rather than in the providence of God. But we serve a Father who declares, *"Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'"* (Hebrews 13:5 WEB).
We rebuke the spirit of addiction and covetousness that has taken hold of you. This habit does not align with the life of freedom and stewardship to which Christ calls us. Jesus came so that you might have life abundantly (John 10:10), not one enslaved to the fleeting thrill of risk. You are not powerless—you have the Holy Spirit within you, and *"greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4 WEB). But victory requires surrender. You must lay this burden at the cross and walk away, trusting God to provide for your needs.
We pray with you now: Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, acknowledging their struggle with gambling. Lord, You see the weight of this bondage and the pain it has caused. We ask that You break every chain and sever every tie to this sin. Replace the emptiness that drives them to gamble with the fullness of Your presence. Teach them to find their security in You alone, for You are the God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) and promises to supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
Father, grant them the courage to confess this struggle to trusted believers who can walk alongside them in accountability. Surround them with Your people who will pray, encourage, and hold them fast to Your truth. Give them wisdom to flee temptation and to fill their time with godly pursuits—serving others, studying Your Word, and cultivating gratitude for Your blessings. May they experience the joy of contentment and the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also pray for restoration—of finances, relationships, and trust. Where gambling has brought loss, let Your grace bring redemption. Where it has brought shame, let Your forgiveness bring freedom. And where it has brought isolation, let Your love draw them into deeper community. We declare that this stronghold will not define their future, for *"if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36 WEB).
Finally, we remind you that your identity is not in your struggles but in Christ. You are a child of God, called to walk in holiness and purpose. The enemy wants you to believe that change is impossible, but we serve a God who specializes in the impossible. Take one day at a time, leaning on Him. Memorize Scripture to combat temptation, such as *"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 WEB).
You are not alone in this fight. We stand with you, believing that God will complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Keep pressing into Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
