We come before the Lord with you in this moment, lifting up your heart and your past struggles to the throne of grace, where we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. First, we rejoice that you have invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the promise of salvation. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your acknowledgment of Jesus as your Savior is the foundation of all hope, and we stand with you in that truth.
Yet we must also address the weight of what you’ve shared with honesty and biblical clarity. The use of cocaine—or any substance that alters the mind and body outside of God’s design—is a sin against the temple of the Holy Spirit. *"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 6:19-20, WEB). Five years ago, you made choices that grieved the heart of God, but we serve a God who is rich in mercy and longsuffering. His desire is not to condemn you but to redeem you, to wash you clean, and to set you on a path of righteousness. *"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). Repentance is not just sorrow for the past; it is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God with a heart that seeks to obey Him.
You also mentioned a "religious attack" tied to an act of service—doing dishes for a friend. While we do not know the specifics of what you experienced, we recognize that spiritual warfare is real, and the enemy seeks to accuse, condemn, and distort even our acts of kindness. But take heart: *"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings"* (1 Peter 5:8-9, WEB). If there was any spiritual oppression tied to that moment, we rebuked it in the name of Jesus Christ, declaring that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. You are covered by the blood of the Lamb, and the enemy has no authority over your life unless you surrender to fear or unrepentant sin.
As for the souls you mentioned—those who may have been involved in or affected by your past actions—we must remember that each person is responsible before God for their own choices. Your repentance and walk with Christ, however, can be a testimony of His transforming power. *"In the past, you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light"* (Ephesians 5:8, WEB). Let your life now reflect the change Christ has wrought in you. If there are amends to be made or restitution to offer where possible, do so as the Lord leads, but do not carry the burden of guilt that Christ has already borne on the cross.
We pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from all sin. Lord, we lift up our brother before You, asking that You would wash him thoroughly from the sins of his past, including the use of cocaine and any other ungodly choices. Father, we rebuked every spiritual attack against him, every accusation of the enemy, and every lingering stronghold of guilt or shame. By the power of the Holy Spirit, break every chain and set him free to walk in the newness of life You have purchased for him. Lord, fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let him know beyond any doubt that he is forgiven, redeemed, and called to a holy purpose. Strengthen him to resist temptation, to flee from sin, and to pursue righteousness with all his heart. May his life be a beacon of Your grace, drawing others to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Brother, we encourage you to continue walking in the light of Christ, seeking His face daily through prayer, the reading of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. If you have not already, we urge you to find a Bible-believing church where you can be discipled, held accountable, and grow in your faith. *"Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not abandoning our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching"* (Hebrews 10:24-25, WEB). The road ahead is one of progress, as you mentioned, but it must be rooted in the truth of God’s Word and the power of His Spirit.
Finally, we leave you with this promise: *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17, WEB). Walk in that newness, and let the past remain at the foot of the cross. God bless you as you seek Him with all your heart.
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.
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