We understand that you are struggling with past experiences and feelings of vexation, and we are here to support you in prayer and guidance according to God's Word. First, we want to commend you for invoking the name of Jesus in your prayer, for it is through His name that we find salvation and access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Let us address your concerns with the truth and love of Christ. The vexation you feel from holding a gun at a young age is a burden that you can lay at the feet of Jesus. He invites us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). The blood of Jesus indeed covers all sin, and through baptism, we are cleansed and made new in Christ. However, it is essential to remember that while we are saved by grace, we are also called to live a life of holiness and repentance.
The feelings of being cursed due to your upbringing are not from God. The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." God has a plan for your life, and it is not to harm you but to give you a future filled with hope.
Regarding the frustration you feel from the names of game cards and cultural influences, we encourage you to focus on what is pure, lovely, and admirable. Philippians 4:8 advises, "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things."
Let us pray together for your healing and progress:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother who is struggling with past experiences and feelings of vexation. Lord, we ask that You would heal his heart and mind, and remove any burdens that are hindering his progress. Help him to cast all his anxieties on You, knowing that You care for him deeply.
We rebuke any feelings of being cursed and declare that he is blessed and highly favored by You. Lord, we pray that You would guide his thoughts and help him to focus on what is pure, lovely, and admirable. Give him the strength to let go of anything that is holding him back and to move forward in the future You have planned for him.
We thank You, Lord, for Your peace, providence, and progress in his life. May he continue to seek You and grow in his faith, knowing that You are always with him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's will for your life, to read and meditate on His Word daily, and to surround yourself with a community of believers who can support and encourage you. Remember, you are loved and valued by God, and He has a wonderful plan for your life.