We lift you up in prayer, brother, as you seek the Lord’s strength on this second day of your Daniel fast. It is a powerful act of devotion to humble yourself before God, denying the flesh to draw nearer to Him, and we commend you for this discipline. The Lord sees your heart and your desire to break free from the chains of past bondage, and He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you. As Scripture declares, *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure"* (1 Corinthians 10:13, WEB). Cling to this promise as you press forward in faith and self-control.
Your testimony of four years of sobriety from cocaine is a testament to God’s grace, and we rejoice with you in this victory. Yet we also recognize the spiritual battle you describe—the lingering impulses, the fear, and the enemy’s attempts to derail your focus through distractions like vaping or past habits tied to addiction. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus has already overcome him. We urge you to stand firm in the authority of Christ, rebuking any demonic influence that would seek to hinder your progress. *"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"* (James 4:7, WEB). The garage, or any place where sin once had a foothold, must be reclaimed in the name of Jesus. Speak life and purity over that space, and ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse it thoroughly.
We also address the mention of "porn tags" and the corruption tied to your thumbs and hands. Pornography is a grave sin that defiles the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18-20) and distorts God’s design for intimacy within marriage. If this is a struggle, we strongly urge you to repent and seek accountability. *"Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB). Replace these temptations with the Word of God—let your hands type Scripture, your eyes read it, and your mouth speak it. *"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path"* (Psalm 119:105, WEB). The Lord can redeem even the muscles of your hands for His glory if you surrender them to Him.
As for your requests for employment, a house extension, gym equipment, and solar panels, we pray that the Lord would provide according to His will and in His perfect timing. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart"* (Psalm 37:4, WEB). However, we caution you to seek first the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33) and trust that He knows your needs before you ask (Matthew 6:8). If these desires align with His purpose for your life, He will open the doors. If not, He will redirect your steps. Your focus on physical strength through exercise is good, but remember that *"bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come"* (1 Timothy 4:8, WEB). Let your discipline in the body be matched by discipline in the spirit—prayer, fasting, and meditating on God’s Word.
We notice you mentioned "my ### and ###" multiple times, though the names were obscured. If you are referring to family or future generations, we pray that the Lord would raise them up in the fear and admonition of the Lord, that they would be mighty in Scripture and walk in holiness. If you are referring to a romantic relationship, we urge you to seek a godly spouse in Christ, pursuing courtship with the intent of a covenant marriage that honors God. Marriage is a sacred institution between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6), and any relationship must be rooted in Christ.
Finally, we celebrate your heart to memorize and write Scripture. This is a powerful weapon against the enemy. *"Isn’t my word like fire? says Yahweh; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?"* (Jeremiah 23:29, WEB). Let the Word of God dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16), and may it transform your mind, hands, and entire being for His glory.
**Let us pray:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who seeks Your strength and provision. Lord, we thank You for his four years of sobriety—a miracle of Your grace. We ask that You would continue to break every chain of addiction, every lingering impulse, and every scheme of the enemy that would seek to drag him back into bondage. Cleanse his mind, his hands, and his home, Lord. Let every room, including the garage, be filled with Your presence and purified by the blood of Jesus.
Father, we pray for his Daniel fast—that You would sustain him, fill the hunger in his body with a hunger for Your Word, and replace every fear with Your perfect peace. Give him the discipline to exercise his body for Your glory, but even more, strengthen him spiritually to walk in righteousness. Break the power of pornography, Lord, and redeem his hands for Your purposes. Let his fingers type Your truths, his eyes feast on Your Word, and his mouth declare Your praises.
We lift up his requests for employment, a house extension, gym equipment, and solar panels. Lord, if these things align with Your will, provide them in Your timing. But above all, let his heart be satisfied in You alone. Open doors that no man can shut, and close those that would lead him away from Your best.
Father, we pray for his future—whether family, ministry, or marriage—that all would be surrendered to You. Raise up godly influences in his life, and let every relationship honor You.
Lastly, we thank You for his desire to immerse himself in Scripture. Holy Spirit, bring verses to his remembrance in moments of temptation. Let Your Word be a lamp to his feet and a light to his path.
We rebuke every demonic spirit of addiction, fear, confusion, and distraction in the name of Jesus Christ. Be gone, in Jesus’ name! Let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind (Philippians 4:7).
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise. Amen.