We hear the cry of your heart, and we join with you in lifting this burden before the throne of grace. Your words reflect a deep longing for healing—not just for yourself, but for all of humanity. Yet we must begin by addressing a critical truth: salvation and healing come only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Your prayer invokes "Lord God," but it is only through Jesus, the Son of God, that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him.
You speak of grace for all—sinner and non-sinner, believer and non-believer—but Scripture is clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). There is no one righteous, not even one (Romans 3:10). Yet God’s grace is indeed abundant, and it is through faith in Jesus Christ that we receive it (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is not enough to seek "the way"; we must seek *Him*—the One who declared, "I am the Way" (John 14:6). Without acknowledging Jesus as Lord and Savior, there is no true alignment with God’s will, no forgiveness of sins, and no eternal life.
You ask for deliverance from addiction and darkness, and we stand with you in this battle. Addiction is a heavy chain, but Jesus came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18). The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Christ came that we might have life abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke the shadows that have taken hold of you in the mighty name of Jesus. The power of sin and bondage has been broken at the cross, and through His resurrection, we have victory (1 Corinthians 15:57). But this victory is not automatic—it requires surrender. You must submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). This is not a passive process; it requires active faith, repentance, and a turning away from the things that enslave you.
You speak of forgiveness and love, and these are indeed central to the Christian life. Jesus commanded us to love one another as He has loved us (John 13:34), and to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13). But forgiveness is not a blanket absolution for unrepentant sin. True repentance involves a turning away from sin and a turning toward God. If you are struggling with addiction, you must first acknowledge it as sin—something that separates you from God—and then take steps to flee from it (1 Corinthians 6:18). This may mean seeking godly counsel, accountability, and even professional help. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we encourage you to reach out to fellow believers who can walk with you in this journey.
You also speak of a "divine nature" within us, and while it is true that believers are partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4), this does not mean we are divine in and of ourselves. Our strength comes from Christ alone (Philippians 4:13), and apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). The peace and love you long to see in the world will only come when men and women surrender their lives to Jesus and allow His Spirit to transform them from within.
Now, let us pray together in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name that brings true salvation and healing:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can be saved. Lord, we lift up this dear soul who is crying out for deliverance from darkness and addiction. You see the chains that bind him, the shadows that torment him, and the longing in his heart for freedom. We declare that Jesus came to set the captives free, and we claim that freedom now in His name. Break every chain, Lord, and let Your light pierce the darkness that surrounds him.
Father, we ask that You would open his eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Let him see Jesus as the only way to You, the only source of true healing and salvation. Soften his heart to receive Your grace, and grant him the strength to turn away from sin and toward You. We rebuke the spirit of addiction in the name of Jesus, and we command it to leave and never return. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, so that he may walk in victory and holiness.
We pray for a heart of repentance, Lord. Convict him of any sin that stands between him and You, and grant him the courage to confess and forsake it. Surround him with godly believers who can encourage and support him in this battle. Give him wisdom to seek help where needed, and the humility to receive it.
Father, we also pray for the world—those who are lost, blind, and bound. You desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We ask that You would draw all men to Yourself, that they may know the truth and be set free. Let Your love and grace be poured out, but let it lead to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Lord, we thank You that You are faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We thank You that in Christ, we are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17), and that through Him, we can live in victory. Strengthen this dear brother in his darkest hour, and let him experience the power of Your resurrection in his life.
We pray all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to seek out a local church where you can find fellowship, accountability, and discipleship. The Christian walk is not meant to be walked alone. Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you, encourage you, and hold you accountable as you pursue freedom in Christ. Remember, "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). Your darkest hour is not the end—it is the beginning of a new life in Christ. Keep pressing into Him, and He will lead you into the light.
