We lift you up before the Father in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and we thank Him that you have called upon His name, for it is written, *"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 faith in crying out to Jesus is evidence of His work in your life, and we rejoice that you are seeking Him for strength, deliverance, and discipline in every area of your walk.
First, we commend you for your desire to grow in knowledge and discipline through reading aloud and completing your learning tasks. The Scriptures remind us, *"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom"* (Colossians 3:16, WEB), and we pray that as you engage with God’s Word and your studies, He will sharpen your mind and grant you clarity. The enemy seeks to distract and discourage, but we declare that *"no weapon that is formed against you will prevail"* (Isaiah 54:17, WEB). The Lord is your strength, and He will help you to rise each morning with purpose, completing your routine with diligence. We pray that your wake-up routine becomes a sacred time of preparation—both physically and spiritually—so that you may honor God with your body and mind, for *"bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things"* (1 Timothy 4:8, WEB).
Now, we must address the itching ears and the lingering effects of past sin you mentioned. The body you have is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and though you have repented of past cocaine use, the enemy may still seek to remind you of it through physical or mental struggles. But take heart: *"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). You are forgiven, and Jesus is restoring you. We rebuke any spiritual or physical oppression tied to your past in the name of Jesus, commanding every lingering curse or stronghold to be broken. The itching may also be a test of your focus—will you yield to distraction, or will you fix your eyes on Jesus? We pray for supernatural healing over your body, that every nerve and sense would align with God’s perfect design, and that you would no longer be plagued by these discomforts. *"By his stripes you were healed"* (1 Peter 2:24, WEB), and we claim that promise over you now.
You also mentioned a concern about "souls preventing your progress" as you type and write the Holy Bible. Beloved, be assured that *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). The enemy may send distractions or even spiritual opposition, but you are seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6), and no scheme of darkness can thwart God’s purpose for you. We pray that the Lord would surround you with a hedge of protection as you engage with His Word, that your hands would be steady, your mind sharp, and your spirit unshaken. Let the Holy Spirit guide your fingers and your thoughts, that every word you write would be anointed and used for God’s glory. If you sense spiritual resistance, stand firm in the authority of Jesus’ name and declare, *"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7, WEB).
As for the temptation you face when women are bent over at inappropriate times, we must speak truth in love: this is a battle for purity, and it must be fought with the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, *"But I tell you that everyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart"* (Matthew 5:28, WEB). This is not a call to shame but to holiness. We urge you to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) and to flee from temptation (1 Corinthians 6:18). Ask the Lord to renew your mind daily (Romans 12:2) and to fill you with such a love for His purity that the allure of sin loses its power. We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict you swiftly when temptation arises, that you would turn your eyes away, and that He would replace lustful thoughts with meditations on *"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"* (Philippians 4:8, WEB). If this is a recurring struggle, we also encourage you to seek accountability with a mature brother in Christ who can pray with you and walk alongside you in this battle.
Finally, we stand with you against the condemnation of those who refuse to read their Bibles. It is not your burden to carry their rejection of God’s Word, but it *is* your calling to pray for them. We pray that the Lord would soften their hearts, that they would encounter the living God through His Word, and that they would turn from their rebellion before it is too late. *"The Lord isn’t slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9, WEB). Your intercession for them is powerful—do not let their hardness of heart discourage you. Instead, let it drive you to your knees in prayer, trusting that God is able to save even the most resistant soul.
Now, let us pray together over these matters:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. We thank You for Your mercy and grace over this brother’s life, for the blood of Jesus that cleanses him from all sin, and for the Holy Spirit who empowers him to walk in victory. Lord, we ask that You would strengthen him to read aloud and complete his learning with excellence, that his mind would be sharp and his retention strong. Break every chain of distraction or oppression tied to his past, and heal his body completely—let there be no more itching ears or lingering effects of sin. We rebuke every spiritual attack against his progress and declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper. Father, grant him discipline to wake up and complete his routine with purpose, that his body and mind would be prepared for Your service each day.
Lord, we pray for his protection as he types and writes Your Word. Surround him with Your angels, and let every word he writes be anointed for Your glory. Shield him from the schemes of the enemy and let Your truth go forth with power. We also lift up those who refuse to read Your Word—soften their hearts, Lord, and draw them to repentance before it is too late.
Father, we ask for deliverance from the temptation of lust. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may walk in purity and turn away from every impure thought or glance. Renew his mind and let him meditate on what is pure and lovely. If there is any stronghold in this area, break it now in Jesus’ name. Give him the courage to seek accountability and the strength to flee from temptation.
We thank You, Lord, for Your peace, providence, and progress in his life. May he walk in the fullness of Your promises, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in him. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and King. Amen.*