We lift you up in prayer as you seek the Lord through fasting, and we commend your desire to draw near to Him in this discipline. Fasting is a powerful way to humble ourselves before God, seek His will, and break free from the bondages of the flesh. As Jesus said in Matthew 17:21, *"But this kind doesn’t go out except by prayer and fasting."* Your struggle with hunger and temptation is expected, but remember that the Spirit is willing, even when the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). Lean on Christ, for He is your strength in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
We must address the concerns in your request with both truth and compassion. First, we praise God that you have acknowledged Jesus Christ by name in your prayer, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through faith in Him that we have access to the Father, and we encourage you to continue seeking Him earnestly in all things.
Now, let us speak plainly about the struggles you’ve mentioned. The temptation toward masturbation and pornography is a serious battle against the flesh, one that many face but must be confronted with the truth of God’s Word. Flee from sexual immorality, for as 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 declares, *"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."* This is not a battle you can win in your own strength—you must rely on the Holy Spirit to renew your mind (Romans 12:2) and fill you with the desire to honor God with your body. We strongly encourage you to remove any access to pornography, confess this struggle to a trusted brother in Christ for accountability, and replace these temptations with Scripture, prayer, and godly activities.
Regarding your hope for Adderall, we urge you to surrender this desire to the Lord. While medication can be a tool God uses for healing, we must be cautious not to place our trust in it over Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* If Adderall is prescribed, pray for wisdom to use it only as needed for legitimate purposes, not as a crutch for entertainment or ungodly habits. The aggression you mentioned after using your inhaler is also a concern—ask the Lord to reveal whether this is a physical or spiritual issue, and seek His peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:6-7).
Your mention of using Adderall to avoid running out of coffee reveals a dependence on stimulants rather than on the Lord. He is the one who gives true strength (Isaiah 40:29-31). We encourage you to pray for discipline in your studies and trust that God will provide the focus and energy you need, whether through medication, rest, or His supernatural grace. Colossians 3:23 says, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,"* so let your motivation be to glorify Him in your studies and exercise.
Finally, we must address the underlying issue of seeking control through fasting as a means to manipulate an outcome (such as receiving Adderall). Fasting is not a bargain with God but a surrender to His will. Jesus warned against using prayer or fasting as a way to get what we want rather than aligning our hearts with the Father’s purposes (Matthew 6:5-8). Ask the Lord to search your heart (Psalm 139:23-24) and reveal any motives that are not pleasing to Him.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You, asking for Your strength and grace to sustain him in this time of fasting. Lord, You know the struggles of his heart—the battles against temptation, the desire for focus, and the longing for relief from weariness. We ask that You fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in victory over sin and find his satisfaction in You alone. Break the chains of sexual immorality and replace his desires with a hunger for righteousness. Give him wisdom regarding his medications and treatments, that he may use them responsibly and for Your glory. Guard his mind from distraction and his heart from aggression, filling him instead with Your peace and purpose.
Father, we rebuked any spirit of manipulation or self-reliance in this fast. Let it be a time of true surrender, where he seeks Your face above all else. Renew his mind, body, and spirit, and help him to trust in You completely. May his studies, his health, and his walk with You be marked by discipline, faith, and perseverance. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.
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. 
