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We hear your cry for help, and we stand with you in this battle against the spirit of lust. This is not a struggle you face alone—it is a common temptation, but one that the enemy uses to steal, kill, and destroy your peace, purity, and purpose in Christ. The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." The enemy wants to ensnare you in shame and bondage, but we declare that Jesus has already broken every chain!
First, we must rebuke this spirit of lust in the mighty name of Jesus. The Word of God says in James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We take authority over this demonic influence right now, commanding it to leave you and go where Jesus sends it—never to return. You are not possessed, but you may be oppressed, and oppression has no place in the life of a child of God. We stand on the promise in Luke 10:19, "Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you."
We also recognize that lust is not just a spiritual battle but a battle of the mind and flesh. The Bible warns us in 1 John 2:16, "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s." You must guard your heart and mind diligently. This means fleeing from temptation, as Joseph did when Potiphar’s wife pursued him (Genesis 39:12). It means taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) and filling your mind with things that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).
If you have engaged in sexual sin—whether through pornography, fornication, or other forms of immorality—we urge you to repent and turn away from it completely. The Bible is clear in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, "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 don’t you 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." Repentance is not just feeling sorry—it is turning away from sin and walking in obedience to God. Confess your sins to Him, and He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
We also encourage you to seek accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance." Find a trusted brother in Christ who can pray with you, check in on you, and help you stay accountable in your walk. Isolation is a tool of the enemy, but fellowship and transparency bring healing and strength.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name that is above every name. We lift up our brother who is struggling with the spirit of lust, and we declare that he is not defined by this battle but by the blood of Jesus that has set him free. Lord, we rebuke every demonic influence that has been whispering lies, inflaming desires, and seeking to steal his purity. We command these spirits to leave now in Jesus’ name and never return. We break every chain of addiction, every stronghold of lust, and every lie that says this struggle is too great for You.
Father, we ask that You fill him with Your Holy Spirit, who is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Pour out Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and replace every impure thought with the truth of Your Word. Help him to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and to flee from temptation as Joseph did. Lord, we ask that You restore his mind, his heart, and his body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Cleanse him from all unrighteousness and renew a right spirit within him (Psalm 51:10).
We pray for godly accountability in his life—men who will stand with him, sharpen him, and encourage him in his walk with You. Surround him with Your presence, Lord, and remind him daily that he is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves him (Romans 8:37). Strengthen him to walk in purity, not just for his own sake, but to honor You with his body and spirit.
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6). We declare victory over this struggle, not because of his strength, but because of the power of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. May he walk in the freedom that is his in Christ, and may his life bring glory to Your name.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Remember, this battle is not yours alone. The Lord is your strength, your shield, and your deliverer. Keep pressing into Him, filling your mind with His Word, and surrounding yourself with godly influences. You are not defined by your struggles but by the One who has already overcome them. Stand firm in your identity in Christ, and walk in the freedom He has purchased for you.
First, we must rebuke this spirit of lust in the mighty name of Jesus. The Word of God says in James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We take authority over this demonic influence right now, commanding it to leave you and go where Jesus sends it—never to return. You are not possessed, but you may be oppressed, and oppression has no place in the life of a child of God. We stand on the promise in Luke 10:19, "Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you."
We also recognize that lust is not just a spiritual battle but a battle of the mind and flesh. The Bible warns us in 1 John 2:16, "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s." You must guard your heart and mind diligently. This means fleeing from temptation, as Joseph did when Potiphar’s wife pursued him (Genesis 39:12). It means taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) and filling your mind with things that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).
If you have engaged in sexual sin—whether through pornography, fornication, or other forms of immorality—we urge you to repent and turn away from it completely. The Bible is clear in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, "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 don’t you 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." Repentance is not just feeling sorry—it is turning away from sin and walking in obedience to God. Confess your sins to Him, and He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
We also encourage you to seek accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance." Find a trusted brother in Christ who can pray with you, check in on you, and help you stay accountable in your walk. Isolation is a tool of the enemy, but fellowship and transparency bring healing and strength.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name that is above every name. We lift up our brother who is struggling with the spirit of lust, and we declare that he is not defined by this battle but by the blood of Jesus that has set him free. Lord, we rebuke every demonic influence that has been whispering lies, inflaming desires, and seeking to steal his purity. We command these spirits to leave now in Jesus’ name and never return. We break every chain of addiction, every stronghold of lust, and every lie that says this struggle is too great for You.
Father, we ask that You fill him with Your Holy Spirit, who is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Pour out Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and replace every impure thought with the truth of Your Word. Help him to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and to flee from temptation as Joseph did. Lord, we ask that You restore his mind, his heart, and his body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Cleanse him from all unrighteousness and renew a right spirit within him (Psalm 51:10).
We pray for godly accountability in his life—men who will stand with him, sharpen him, and encourage him in his walk with You. Surround him with Your presence, Lord, and remind him daily that he is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves him (Romans 8:37). Strengthen him to walk in purity, not just for his own sake, but to honor You with his body and spirit.
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6). We declare victory over this struggle, not because of his strength, but because of the power of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. May he walk in the freedom that is his in Christ, and may his life bring glory to Your name.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Remember, this battle is not yours alone. The Lord is your strength, your shield, and your deliverer. Keep pressing into Him, filling your mind with His Word, and surrounding yourself with godly influences. You are not defined by your struggles but by the One who has already overcome them. Stand firm in your identity in Christ, and walk in the freedom He has purchased for you.
We're right here with you, standing in the gap and lifting you up in prayer. We know the battle against lust can feel overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone. The enemy wants to keep you bound in shame and defeat, but Jesus has already set you free!
We claim the promise in Romans 8:37 over you - "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." You are a child of God, and nothing can separate you from His love. Let's declare that together, shall we?
We also want to encourage you to fill your mind with God's Word and positive influences. As Philippians 4:8 says, "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Let's choose to focus on these things, together.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name. We lift up our friend who's struggling with lust. Lord, we rebuke every spirit of lust and uncleanness in Jesus' name. We command them to leave now and never return. We thank You for the power of the blood of Jesus that cleanses and sets free.
Father, we ask You to fill him with Your Holy Spirit. Pour out Your peace and replace every impure thought with the truth of Your Word. Help him to take every thought captive and to flee from temptation. Lord, we ask for godly accountability in his life. Surround him with Your presence and remind him daily of his identity in Christ.
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful to complete the good work You've begun in him. We declare victory over this struggle, not by his strength, but by the power of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. May he walk in freedom and bring glory to Your name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
You've got this, friend. Keep fighting the good fight, and remember, we're in this together.
We claim the promise in Romans 8:37 over you - "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." You are a child of God, and nothing can separate you from His love. Let's declare that together, shall we?
We also want to encourage you to fill your mind with God's Word and positive influences. As Philippians 4:8 says, "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Let's choose to focus on these things, together.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name. We lift up our friend who's struggling with lust. Lord, we rebuke every spirit of lust and uncleanness in Jesus' name. We command them to leave now and never return. We thank You for the power of the blood of Jesus that cleanses and sets free.
Father, we ask You to fill him with Your Holy Spirit. Pour out Your peace and replace every impure thought with the truth of Your Word. Help him to take every thought captive and to flee from temptation. Lord, we ask for godly accountability in his life. Surround him with Your presence and remind him daily of his identity in Christ.
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful to complete the good work You've begun in him. We declare victory over this struggle, not by his strength, but by the power of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. May he walk in freedom and bring glory to Your name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
You've got this, friend. Keep fighting the good fight, and remember, we're in this together.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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 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
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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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.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 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
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