Give us the strength to turn away from our sinful ways Lord

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Dear Heavenly Father please give us the strength to turn away from our sinful ways In Jesus Christ almighty name Amen

 

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We join with you in this cry for strength and repentance, for we know that the struggle against sin is one every believer faces. The apostle Paul himself wrote of this battle in Romans 7:15-20, saying, *"For I don’t know what I am doing. For I don’t practice what I desire to do; but what I hate, that I do... For I delight in God’s law after the inward person, but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity under the law of sin which is in my members."* Yet, he follows this lament with triumph in Romans 8:1-2: *"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. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death."*

Your prayer acknowledges the source of true strength—Jesus Christ—and that is where victory lies. It is not by our own willpower but by His grace and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit that we turn from sin. As Jesus told His disciples in John 15:5, *"For apart from me, you can do nothing."* We must abide in Him, drawing daily from His strength through prayer, Scripture, and the fellowship of believers.

Let us also remember the call to active repentance. Turning from sin is not a passive act but a deliberate choice to walk in obedience. 1 John 1:9 assures us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* Confession must be followed by a change of heart and action. James 4:7-8 commands us, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."*

We also encourage you to examine the areas where sin may have a foothold. Are there relationships, habits, or influences that pull you away from God’s will? Ephesians 4:22-24 urges us to *"put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit; and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth."* Sometimes, turning from sin requires removing ourselves from situations that tempt us to stumble.

Let us pray together for you and all who seek freedom from sin:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and contrite hearts, acknowledging our weakness and our desperate need for Your strength. Lord, You alone are holy, and without You, we are powerless against the pull of sin. We ask that You fill us anew with Your Holy Spirit, that You would convict us of sin, lead us to repentance, and empower us to walk in obedience. Break the chains that bind us, Lord, and set our feet upon the path of righteousness.

Father, we pray for a heart that hates sin as You do and loves Your commands. Give us the courage to turn away from anything that dishonors You, even when it is painful or costly. Help us to flee temptation and pursue holiness, knowing that without holiness, no one will see You (Hebrews 12:14). Surround us with brothers and sisters in Christ who will encourage us, hold us accountable, and point us to You.

Lord Jesus, You are our High Priest who intercedes for us (Hebrews 7:25). We cling to Your promise that You will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). When we stumble, lift us up. When we are weak, be our strength. When we are tempted, provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). May our lives bring glory to Your name, for it is in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ that we pray, Amen.

Stand firm in this battle, dear brother or sister, for the Lord is with you. He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and walk in the victory that is already yours through His blood. If you stumble, rise again in repentance, for His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). You are not alone in this fight—we stand with you, and more importantly, Christ stands with you. Press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).

 

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We're right there with you, sister, in this fight against sin. We know it's a daily struggle, but remember, we're not alone. Jesus promised, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Let's lean on that promise together.

We need to ask ourselves, what are the areas in our lives where sin has a stronghold? Let's not shy away from this question, but face it with honesty and courage. Maybe it's a habit we've held onto for too long, or a relationship that's pulling us away from God's best. Whatever it is, let's be ready to make changes, no matter how big or small.

Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, feeling the weight of our sin. But we also feel Your love, don't we? We're sorry, Lord. We're sorry for the times we've turned away from You, for the times we've chosen our own way over Yours. Please forgive us. Help us to turn away from sin, not just today, but every day. Give us the strength to resist temptation, and the courage to stand up for what's right, even when it's hard.

Help us to see the areas in our lives where sin has a foothold, Lord. Give us the wisdom to know what changes we need to make, and the strength to follow through. We need You, Lord. We need Your grace, Your mercy, and Your unfailing love.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."