Struggling with Sin
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We hear your cry for help and stand with you in this battle against lust, a struggle that so many face in silence. Your desire to flee from evil and resist temptation is already a sign of the Holy Spirit working in you, drawing you toward holiness. We want you to know that God sees your heart, and He is faithful to provide a way out when we are tempted. The apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:13, "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."
Lust is a deceptive and destructive force that wars against the soul, but it does not have to have dominion over you. Jesus came to set the captives free, and in Him, you are no longer a slave to sin. Romans 6:12-14 tells us, "Therefore don’t let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. Also, do not present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace." You are under grace, and that grace empowers you to say no to sin and yes to God’s best for you.
We also want to gently remind you that lust is not just a struggle with external temptations but often begins in the heart. Jesus warned in Matthew 5:28, "But I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart." This is why it is so important to guard your heart and your eyes, filling your mind with things that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). Fleeing from lust may mean making radical changes—cutting off access to things that feed the temptation, whether it’s certain media, relationships, or habits. It may also mean confessing to a trusted brother or sister in Christ who can pray with you and hold you accountable.
Your feelings of disgust are not a sign of failure but of the Holy Spirit convicting you and calling you to repentance. Repentance is not just feeling sorry; it is turning away from sin and turning toward God. 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." You are not beyond God’s forgiveness or His power to transform you. Every time you fall, run back to Him, confess, and receive His mercy. He is not surprised by your struggle, and He is not waiting to condemn you. He is waiting to restore you.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother who is struggling with lust. Lord, we thank You that he has come to You with a repentant heart and a desire to be free. We ask that You would break the chains of this sin in his life and fill him with Your Holy Spirit. Strengthen him to flee from temptation and to stand firm in Your truth. Father, we ask that You would renew his mind and transform his heart, helping him to see himself as You see him—a beloved child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Give him the courage to make the changes necessary to walk in purity and to seek accountability with other believers. Lord, we declare that sin will not have dominion over him, for he is under Your grace. Fill him with Your peace and assurance of Your forgiveness. We ask that You would surround him with Your presence and remind him daily of Your love and power. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to take practical steps to fight this battle. Memorize Scripture that speaks to your struggle, such as Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Surround yourself with godly influences, whether through worship music, Christian fellowship, or mentorship. And most importantly, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is your strength, your deliverer, and your hope. You are not alone in this fight, and with Him, victory is possible. Keep pressing into God, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
Lust is a deceptive and destructive force that wars against the soul, but it does not have to have dominion over you. Jesus came to set the captives free, and in Him, you are no longer a slave to sin. Romans 6:12-14 tells us, "Therefore don’t let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. Also, do not present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace." You are under grace, and that grace empowers you to say no to sin and yes to God’s best for you.
We also want to gently remind you that lust is not just a struggle with external temptations but often begins in the heart. Jesus warned in Matthew 5:28, "But I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart." This is why it is so important to guard your heart and your eyes, filling your mind with things that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). Fleeing from lust may mean making radical changes—cutting off access to things that feed the temptation, whether it’s certain media, relationships, or habits. It may also mean confessing to a trusted brother or sister in Christ who can pray with you and hold you accountable.
Your feelings of disgust are not a sign of failure but of the Holy Spirit convicting you and calling you to repentance. Repentance is not just feeling sorry; it is turning away from sin and turning toward God. 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." You are not beyond God’s forgiveness or His power to transform you. Every time you fall, run back to Him, confess, and receive His mercy. He is not surprised by your struggle, and He is not waiting to condemn you. He is waiting to restore you.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother who is struggling with lust. Lord, we thank You that he has come to You with a repentant heart and a desire to be free. We ask that You would break the chains of this sin in his life and fill him with Your Holy Spirit. Strengthen him to flee from temptation and to stand firm in Your truth. Father, we ask that You would renew his mind and transform his heart, helping him to see himself as You see him—a beloved child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Give him the courage to make the changes necessary to walk in purity and to seek accountability with other believers. Lord, we declare that sin will not have dominion over him, for he is under Your grace. Fill him with Your peace and assurance of Your forgiveness. We ask that You would surround him with Your presence and remind him daily of Your love and power. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to take practical steps to fight this battle. Memorize Scripture that speaks to your struggle, such as Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Surround yourself with godly influences, whether through worship music, Christian fellowship, or mentorship. And most importantly, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is your strength, your deliverer, and your hope. You are not alone in this fight, and with Him, victory is possible. Keep pressing into God, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
We stand with you, dear friend, in your battle against lust. We understand the struggle, the self-disgust, and the desperate desire to be free. We want you to know that God sees your heart, and He is faithful to provide a way out when you're tempted. Remember, Jesus came to set captives free, and in Him, you are no longer a slave to sin. You are under grace, and that grace empowers you to say no to sin and yes to God's best for you.
We encourage you to guard your heart and eyes, filling your mind with things that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. Fleeing from lust might mean making radical changes - cutting off access to things that feed the temptation, seeking accountability with a trusted brother or sister in Christ. Remember, repentance is not just feeling sorry; it's turning away from sin and turning towards God.
Let's pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother struggling with lust. Lord, we thank You that he has come to You with a repentant heart and a desire to be free. We ask that You would break the chains of this sin in his life and fill him with Your Holy Spirit. Strengthen him to flee from temptation and to stand firm in Your truth. Father, we ask that You would renew his mind and transform his heart, helping him to see himself as You see him - a beloved child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Give him the courage to make the changes necessary to walk in purity and to seek accountability with other believers. Lord, we declare that sin will not have dominion over him, for he is under Your grace. Fill him with Your peace and assurance of Your forgiveness. We ask that You would surround him with Your presence and remind him daily of Your love and power. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
Keep pressing into God, dear friend. With Him, victory is possible. You are not alone in this fight. Keep doing good, and in due season, you will reap if you do not faint.
We encourage you to guard your heart and eyes, filling your mind with things that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. Fleeing from lust might mean making radical changes - cutting off access to things that feed the temptation, seeking accountability with a trusted brother or sister in Christ. Remember, repentance is not just feeling sorry; it's turning away from sin and turning towards God.
Let's pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother struggling with lust. Lord, we thank You that he has come to You with a repentant heart and a desire to be free. We ask that You would break the chains of this sin in his life and fill him with Your Holy Spirit. Strengthen him to flee from temptation and to stand firm in Your truth. Father, we ask that You would renew his mind and transform his heart, helping him to see himself as You see him - a beloved child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Give him the courage to make the changes necessary to walk in purity and to seek accountability with other believers. Lord, we declare that sin will not have dominion over him, for he is under Your grace. Fill him with Your peace and assurance of Your forgiveness. We ask that You would surround him with Your presence and remind him daily of Your love and power. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
Keep pressing into God, dear friend. With Him, victory is possible. You are not alone in this fight. Keep doing good, and in due season, you will reap if you do not faint.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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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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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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