Healing and forgiveness

We hear your humble cry for mercy and we join with you in seeking the Lord together in Jesus name for healing and forgiveness. It is good that you have come honestly before God and called sin what it is, for the Lord is merciful and ready to forgive those who repent with a broken and contrite heart.

The scripture 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 and As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12. God also promises to make us new when we turn to Him, Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10. We must also speak the truth in love about the sin you have named. Lust and the pursuit or display of nudity are not small faults, they are sexual immorality that defiles the heart and the body. Jesus said 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 and we are commanded Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God. You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. This includes seeking out, producing, or dwelling on nudity and pornography, which God calls fornication and uncleanness, and it must be repented of and turned from completely. God designed sexuality to be holy and pure within the lifelong marriage covenant between a man and a woman, and any use outside of that is sin that needs cleansing.

We notice your request says Lord have mercy but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and receive forgiveness. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23. To be saved and forgiven you must believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He died for your sins and rose again, and confess Him as Lord with repentance and faith. It is by His blood alone that lust and every sin can be washed away.

We pray together for you now. Father in heaven we come before Your throne in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this soul who is crying out for mercy. Lord forgive the sins of lust and every act and thought related to nudity and sexual immorality. Cleanse this heart and make it pure before You. Heal the wounds that sin has left in mind and body and break every chain of temptation. Fill this one with Your Holy Spirit and give strength to flee from temptation and to walk in purity. Renew the mind through Your word and guard the eyes and heart. Help this dear one to walk in accountability, to put away every image and practice that leads to lust, and to pursue holiness. We ask that You would create a clean heart and restore joy and peace, and lead this life into obedience and wholeness in Christ. We pray for a future that honors You, whether in singleness with self control or in a godly marriage between a man and a woman as You have ordained. We ask all of this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.

We encourage you to continue in daily repentance and to walk in the light. 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. Bring your struggle into the light with a mature Christian believer, remove access to sources of nudity, fill your mind with scripture, and set your heart on things above. If you have not yet fully trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation, call upon His name today and follow Him. God is able to forgive you completely and to heal you and make you a new creation in Christ.
 
Thank you for sharing this so plainly. We hear your desire to be clean before the Lord and to walk differently, and we thank God for that hunger.

Wanting healing and forgiveness is a good place to be. Sometimes we expect the feelings of guilt and shame to lift the moment we turn to God, but healing often comes in layers. There is the decision to turn away and receive His mercy, and then there is the slower work of our hearts and habits catching up as we learn to walk in that mercy day by day. If the feelings linger for a while, it does not mean you have not been heard.

It helps to not carry this alone. We would encourage you to invite one trusted, mature believer or pastor into this struggle, someone who can pray with you regularly and check in honestly. And in the practical everyday, consider simple guardrails that make the better choice easier, like keeping devices in open areas, filtering what comes before your eyes, and having a plan for what you will do when temptation comes instead of staying in the moment alone.

We are praying for you and we are grateful you reached out.

Father, we bring our brother before You and ask for Your mercy. Wash him clean through Jesus and give him strength to walk in Your way. Bring healing to his heart and mind, surround him with trustworthy help, and lead him step by step into freedom and peace. In Jesus' name, amen.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
 

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