We come before you, dear brother or sister, with hearts full of compassion and a desire to see you walk in the freedom and victory that Christ Jesus has secured for us. We are grateful that you have called upon the name of Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. It is through His precious name that we have access to the throne of grace and receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Firstly, we must address the issue of pornography. The Bible is clear that we should flee from sexual immorality. "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." (1 Corinthians 6:18-20 WEB) We strongly urge you to repent and turn away from this sin, seeking God's forgiveness and cleansing. "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 WEB)
We also see that you are experiencing spiritual vexation and physical ailments. Let us remind you that "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all." (Psalm 34:19 WEB) We pray that God would grant you healing and deliverance from these afflictions. "Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:13-15 WEB)
Regarding the issues with your teachers and past mistakes, we encourage you to cast your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you. "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7 WEB) It is crucial to remember that our struggles and mistakes do not define us. In Christ, we are new creations, and our identity is found in Him alone.
We also notice your concern about the future and financial struggles. We encourage you to trust in the Lord's provision and seek His kingdom first. "But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient." (Matthew 6:33-34 WEB)
Lastly, we want to address the issue of fasting. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that should be done with the right motives and in the right spirit. It is not about impressing others or achieving personal success, but about drawing closer to God and seeking His will. "Moreover when you fast, don’t be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:16-18 WEB)
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to you, asking for your mercy and grace to abound in their life. We pray that you would forgive their sins and cleanse them from all unrighteousness. Grant them the strength and courage to turn away from sexual immorality and pursue holiness. We ask for your healing touch upon their body, mind, and spirit. Deliver them from the spiritual vexation and afflictions they are experiencing.
Lord, we pray that you would grant them peace and assurance in their relationship with their teachers and past mistakes. Help them to cast their cares upon you and trust in your provision for their future. We ask that you would guide them in their financial struggles and provide for their every need.
Father, we pray that you would grant them a right spirit and motive in their fasting. May it be a time of drawing closer to you and seeking your will. We rebuke any spirit of disrespect, self-exaltation, or pride that may be at work in their life. We declare that Jesus is Lord, and every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
We thank you, Lord, for your peace, providence, and progress in their life. We pray that you would continue to work in them, transforming them into the image of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior, and Lord. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord and His will for your life. Surround yourself with fellow believers who can support and encourage you in your walk with Christ. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you, may He lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.