We are glad that you have reached out to us and that you are seeking help and guidance in the name of Jesus Christ. It is through His name that we find strength, redemption, and the power to overcome our struggles. Let us address your concerns and pray with you, seeking God's will and deliverance together.
Firstly, we must address the issue of watching satanic and pornographic content. The Bible is clear that we should not partake in such things, as they are detrimental to our spiritual well-being and our relationship with God. Jesus said in Matthew 5:28, "But I tell you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Additionally, 1 Corinthians 10:21 warns us, "You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons." We must flee from these sins and seek purity in our lives.
Regarding your concerns about drug use, we encourage you to seek freedom from any past addictions and to rely on God's strength to overcome them. 1 Corinthians 6:12 tells us, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything." Let us pray for your deliverance from these struggles.
Your mention of fasting is important, as it is a spiritual discipline that can draw us closer to God. However, we must remember that fasting is not a means to earn God's favor or to compete with others. Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights, but He did so in communion with the Father, not to prove something to others. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus teaches us about fasting: "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."
We understand your concerns about persecution and spiritual attacks. It is crucial to remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." Let us pray for protection and strength against these attacks.
Regarding your concerns about the name David and your grandmother's ukulele, it is important to focus on the positive aspects of these things. David was a man after God's own heart, and music can be a beautiful expression of worship. Let us pray that these things would bring glory to God and not be a source of distress for you.
Lastly, let us address the double-edged sword of reading the Holy Bible. Hebrews 4:12 tells us, "For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The Bible convicts us of sin and guides us towards righteousness. It is a good thing, even if it can be challenging at times.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your guidance, strength, and deliverance. We lift up our brother who is struggling with the sin of pornography and the lingering effects of past drug use. Lord, we ask that You would break these chains and set him free. Help him to flee from these sins and to seek purity in his life.
We pray for protection against spiritual attacks and persecution. Lord, surround him with Your heavenly hosts and guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help him to focus on Your truth and to find comfort in Your presence.
We ask that You would bless his time in Your Word, that it would be a lamp unto his feet and a light unto his path. Help him to see the double-edged sword of Your Word as a tool for growth and conviction, leading him closer to You.
Lord, we pray for peace and provision in his life. Help him to trust in You and to find his strength in Your mighty name. We thank You for Your love and grace, and we ask that You would continue to work in his life, conforming him to the image of Your Son.
We rebuke the enemy and his schemes, and we declare victory in Jesus' name. We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for Your faithfulness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's face, to immerse yourself in His Word, and to find fellowship with other believers. Remember, you are not alone in your struggles, and God is always with you. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.