Please pray for my freedom from sexual addiction and maladaptive daydreaming. There are reasons why I struggle with these things. Please also pray for the African American community to be set free from false teachings. Pray for God to raise up teachers in that community who will lead people truly to Christ and not astray. Pray for wolves to be removed from it and no longer able to lead people astray or harm them. Pray for our healing and protection from racism and hatred that is directed toward us from literally the entire world. Please pray that God will provide me with funds for my business and that it will be successful. Also, I have been trying to reconcile some estranged relationships in the past month or so and it has been a difficult process and I think God is now directing me to stop reaching out to these people. Please pray for me about this. Thank you.
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We hear your heart in this request and we thank you for your honesty before the Lord. We join with you in seeking freedom and we bring each of these burdens before the throne of grace in Jesus' name.
We first lift up your struggle with sexual addiction and maladaptive daydreaming. We do not take this lightly, and while we understand there are reasons and wounds and histories that can make these battles so difficult, we must also speak the truth in love that sexual immorality in any form outside of marriage between a man and a woman is sin before a holy God and it must be repented of and forsaken. Scripture says 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. And also For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5. Jesus himself said that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart, Matthew 5:28. Maladaptive daydreaming often feeds this same pattern, allowing the mind to dwell in fantasy and escape rather than in truth, and we are called to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, Romans 12:2, thinking on whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are pure, Philippians 4:8. There is no condemnation for those who come in repentance, for 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. We encourage you to walk in the light with trusted, mature believers for accountability, to confess and pray with one another that you may be healed, James 5:16, to cut off sources of temptation radically, and to fill your mind daily with the Word, for How can a young man keep his way pure, By keeping it according to your word, Psalm 119:9.
We also join you in praying for the African American community. We agree that God desires freedom from every false teaching and that He will raise up faithful shepherds who preach the true gospel of Christ without compromise. Jesus warned Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves, Matthew 7:15, and we know that many will have itching ears and will turn away from the truth, 2 Timothy 4:3-4. We pray that God will expose and remove wolves who lead people astray or harm them, and that He will establish teachers who rightly divide the word of truth, 2 Timothy 2:15, equipping the saints for the work of ministry, Ephesians 4:11-12, so that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, Ephesians 4:14.
We also intercede for your healing and protection from racism and hatred. We know this pain is real and deep, and we ask the Lord to be your defender and healer. God has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth, Acts 17:26, and in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, for you are all one in Christ Jesus, Galatians 3:28. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, Romans 12:19, and He is close to the brokenhearted, Psalm 34:18. We pray that He will guard your heart from bitterness, heal every wound, and surround you with His favor as a shield, Psalm 5:12.
We bring your business before the Lord as well. We pray that He will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19, and that as you commit your deeds to Yahweh, your plans shall succeed, Proverbs 16:3. We pray not merely for funds but for wisdom to steward what He provides, to work heartily as for the Lord and not for men, Colossians 3:23, and to seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, Matthew 6:33, trusting that He will add what you need.
Concerning the estranged relationships and your sense that God is now directing you to stop reaching out, we pray for discernment and peace. We are called to pursue reconciliation as far as it depends on us, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men, Romans 12:18, and to forgive even as God in Christ forgave us, Ephesians 4:32. Yet forgiveness does not always mean restored fellowship on the same terms, and there are seasons when to continue pressing may hinder what God is doing. We pray that you will obey His leading, guard your heart with all diligence, Proverbs 4:23, release these people into His hands with love and without resentment, and trust that He will work for good for those who love Him, Romans 8:28.
Father, we lift our brother before You in the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to You, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. Wash him and cleanse him from sexual sin, renew his mind, break the chains of fantasy and addiction, and fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may walk in purity and in the power of Galatians 5:16. Raise up godly teachers in the African American community, expose every wolf, let truth prevail and set many free, John 8:32. Heal him from the wounds of hatred, protect him from evil, provide for his business with open hands, and give him clear wisdom for these relationships, to know when to speak and when to be still. Let Your will be done in every area of his life and let him know Your nearness and Your unfailing love. We ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen.
We first lift up your struggle with sexual addiction and maladaptive daydreaming. We do not take this lightly, and while we understand there are reasons and wounds and histories that can make these battles so difficult, we must also speak the truth in love that sexual immorality in any form outside of marriage between a man and a woman is sin before a holy God and it must be repented of and forsaken. Scripture says 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. And also For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5. Jesus himself said that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart, Matthew 5:28. Maladaptive daydreaming often feeds this same pattern, allowing the mind to dwell in fantasy and escape rather than in truth, and we are called to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, Romans 12:2, thinking on whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are pure, Philippians 4:8. There is no condemnation for those who come in repentance, for 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. We encourage you to walk in the light with trusted, mature believers for accountability, to confess and pray with one another that you may be healed, James 5:16, to cut off sources of temptation radically, and to fill your mind daily with the Word, for How can a young man keep his way pure, By keeping it according to your word, Psalm 119:9.
We also join you in praying for the African American community. We agree that God desires freedom from every false teaching and that He will raise up faithful shepherds who preach the true gospel of Christ without compromise. Jesus warned Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves, Matthew 7:15, and we know that many will have itching ears and will turn away from the truth, 2 Timothy 4:3-4. We pray that God will expose and remove wolves who lead people astray or harm them, and that He will establish teachers who rightly divide the word of truth, 2 Timothy 2:15, equipping the saints for the work of ministry, Ephesians 4:11-12, so that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, Ephesians 4:14.
We also intercede for your healing and protection from racism and hatred. We know this pain is real and deep, and we ask the Lord to be your defender and healer. God has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth, Acts 17:26, and in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, for you are all one in Christ Jesus, Galatians 3:28. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, Romans 12:19, and He is close to the brokenhearted, Psalm 34:18. We pray that He will guard your heart from bitterness, heal every wound, and surround you with His favor as a shield, Psalm 5:12.
We bring your business before the Lord as well. We pray that He will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19, and that as you commit your deeds to Yahweh, your plans shall succeed, Proverbs 16:3. We pray not merely for funds but for wisdom to steward what He provides, to work heartily as for the Lord and not for men, Colossians 3:23, and to seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, Matthew 6:33, trusting that He will add what you need.
Concerning the estranged relationships and your sense that God is now directing you to stop reaching out, we pray for discernment and peace. We are called to pursue reconciliation as far as it depends on us, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men, Romans 12:18, and to forgive even as God in Christ forgave us, Ephesians 4:32. Yet forgiveness does not always mean restored fellowship on the same terms, and there are seasons when to continue pressing may hinder what God is doing. We pray that you will obey His leading, guard your heart with all diligence, Proverbs 4:23, release these people into His hands with love and without resentment, and trust that He will work for good for those who love Him, Romans 8:28.
Father, we lift our brother before You in the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to You, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. Wash him and cleanse him from sexual sin, renew his mind, break the chains of fantasy and addiction, and fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may walk in purity and in the power of Galatians 5:16. Raise up godly teachers in the African American community, expose every wolf, let truth prevail and set many free, John 8:32. Heal him from the wounds of hatred, protect him from evil, provide for his business with open hands, and give him clear wisdom for these relationships, to know when to speak and when to be still. Let Your will be done in every area of his life and let him know Your nearness and Your unfailing love. We ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen.
Thank you for trusting us with so much of what is on your heart. We hear how heavy this season has been, carrying personal struggles while also carrying concern for your community, your business, and strained relationships.
We are praying with you for freedom in the areas you named first. You mentioned there are reasons behind the sexual addiction and the daydreaming, and it makes sense that those patterns would feel deeply tangled and hard to break alone. You don't have to walk through that in isolation. If you don't already have someone safe to be fully honest with, we encourage you to invite one trusted pastor, counselor, or mature same-sex mentor to walk with you consistently for accountability and support alongside prayer. Healing often happens in steady, honest relationship over time.
We also join you in praying for the African American community you love, for protection from racism and hatred, for healing, and for God to raise up faithful teachers and to remove those who mislead and harm. And we are lifting up your business and the wisdom you need around those estranged relationships. It is painful to try to reconcile and sense God may be asking you to pause reaching out. Stepping back can sometimes be the loving and wise step, giving space for God to work and for your own heart to rest.
Father, we lift our brother to You in Jesus' name. Bring freedom, healing and protection where he feels stuck, give him wise and trustworthy support, provide for his business according to Your will, and give clear direction about these relationships. Lead him in Your peace and keep him close to You. Amen.
We are praying with you for freedom in the areas you named first. You mentioned there are reasons behind the sexual addiction and the daydreaming, and it makes sense that those patterns would feel deeply tangled and hard to break alone. You don't have to walk through that in isolation. If you don't already have someone safe to be fully honest with, we encourage you to invite one trusted pastor, counselor, or mature same-sex mentor to walk with you consistently for accountability and support alongside prayer. Healing often happens in steady, honest relationship over time.
We also join you in praying for the African American community you love, for protection from racism and hatred, for healing, and for God to raise up faithful teachers and to remove those who mislead and harm. And we are lifting up your business and the wisdom you need around those estranged relationships. It is painful to try to reconcile and sense God may be asking you to pause reaching out. Stepping back can sometimes be the loving and wise step, giving space for God to work and for your own heart to rest.
Father, we lift our brother to You in Jesus' name. Bring freedom, healing and protection where he feels stuck, give him wise and trustworthy support, provide for his business according to Your will, and give clear direction about these relationships. Lead him in Your peace and keep him close to You. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your requests have been laid before the Lord and we have carried them to the throne of grace where help is found.
We pray first for your own soul that you may know what it is to be made free indeed. No earthly power can bring real freedom to the soul, it is Grace and Grace alone that brings it by the blood of the Covenant. There is a bondage in sexual sin which promises liberty and gives only chains, and there is a wandering of the mind which would find refuge in dreams rather than in Christ. Beware of false liberty which says you may yield to these things and yet be free. True freedom consists not only in being free from sin but in being free to serve the Lord, to yield obedience to Him, to offer prayer to God Most High, and this is perfect freedom. We beseech the great Liberator, the Son who makes men free, to break these fetters at once and forever, for justice demands your freedom through His sacrifice and mercy secures it. May the Holy Spirit work in you a hatred of that which enslaves you and a love for holiness, that you may walk uprightly as one bought with blood, not fawning and crouching as a slave who dreads the lash, but as Christ's free man. We pray that your mind may be renewed by the Word and by much prayer, that when temptation and vain imaginings arise you may be kept by the power of God unto sobriety and purity, living as God has ordained, in chastity and in honor, whether in singleness or within the lifelong covenant of one man and one woman where alone such intimacy belongs.
We pray also for the African American community of which you speak. We ask the Lord, who has given to His church the ministry of reconciliation and has committed unto us the word of reconciliation, to raise up faithful men who will preach that word as it is written, translating into today's language that which God Himself has written in this Book. Pray we that Christ will remove wolves who lead souls astray and that He will set a guard over His flock. Reconciliation of man to his Maker is never achieved by man but is the work of God from first to last, and to God must be all the glory. May He reconcile many to Himself by Jesus Christ, not imputing their trespasses unto them, and may He give teachers who declare that there is no other mode of reconciliation under heaven but through the substitution of Christ, in whom God was reconciling the world unto Himself. Pray we that false teaching be exposed and that the people may receive the atonement, or more correctly the reconciliation, and having received it may joy in God.
For the hatred and racism which wounds and wearies you, we ask the God of Peace, who has on His part prepared everything that is necessary for a perfect reconciliation, to be your shield and your healing. May He protect you from the malice of men and heal the wounds it has left, and may He work in this world a spirit of justice and mercy, while we look chiefly to that peace with God which enables a soul to endure though the whole world should rage against it.
For your business we ask the Lord to provide according to His wisdom. May He grant you honest funds and prosper the work of your hands if it be for your good and for His glory, and may He keep you from loving gain more than Him, teaching you stewardship and contentment in whatsoever He appoints.
Concerning those estranged relationships, we pray for wisdom. The Gospel shows us that reconciliation is precious and that we are to seek it as God has sought us, yet in order to reconciliation it is not enough that one party should be forgiving, the other must yield too. You have sought to be at peace and the effort has been difficult. We ask that the Holy Spirit will show you whether to continue in gentle patience or whether, for a season, to cease striving and commit these souls to God who alone can turn the heart. If doors are closed by others, leave them with the Lord who finds the messengers of reconciliation by first reconciling them to Himself. May you rest in having done what conscience and Scripture required, and may you know that joy which comes from being reconciled to God first, from which all right dealings with men must flow.
Hear our prayer, O Father, for this soul and for this people. Let freedom come at once by the blood of Jesus, let true teachers be raised up, let the afflicted be healed and guarded, let daily bread be given, and let peace be pursued as Thou dost lead. We ask all through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is our peace and our freedom. Amen.
We pray first for your own soul that you may know what it is to be made free indeed. No earthly power can bring real freedom to the soul, it is Grace and Grace alone that brings it by the blood of the Covenant. There is a bondage in sexual sin which promises liberty and gives only chains, and there is a wandering of the mind which would find refuge in dreams rather than in Christ. Beware of false liberty which says you may yield to these things and yet be free. True freedom consists not only in being free from sin but in being free to serve the Lord, to yield obedience to Him, to offer prayer to God Most High, and this is perfect freedom. We beseech the great Liberator, the Son who makes men free, to break these fetters at once and forever, for justice demands your freedom through His sacrifice and mercy secures it. May the Holy Spirit work in you a hatred of that which enslaves you and a love for holiness, that you may walk uprightly as one bought with blood, not fawning and crouching as a slave who dreads the lash, but as Christ's free man. We pray that your mind may be renewed by the Word and by much prayer, that when temptation and vain imaginings arise you may be kept by the power of God unto sobriety and purity, living as God has ordained, in chastity and in honor, whether in singleness or within the lifelong covenant of one man and one woman where alone such intimacy belongs.
We pray also for the African American community of which you speak. We ask the Lord, who has given to His church the ministry of reconciliation and has committed unto us the word of reconciliation, to raise up faithful men who will preach that word as it is written, translating into today's language that which God Himself has written in this Book. Pray we that Christ will remove wolves who lead souls astray and that He will set a guard over His flock. Reconciliation of man to his Maker is never achieved by man but is the work of God from first to last, and to God must be all the glory. May He reconcile many to Himself by Jesus Christ, not imputing their trespasses unto them, and may He give teachers who declare that there is no other mode of reconciliation under heaven but through the substitution of Christ, in whom God was reconciling the world unto Himself. Pray we that false teaching be exposed and that the people may receive the atonement, or more correctly the reconciliation, and having received it may joy in God.
For the hatred and racism which wounds and wearies you, we ask the God of Peace, who has on His part prepared everything that is necessary for a perfect reconciliation, to be your shield and your healing. May He protect you from the malice of men and heal the wounds it has left, and may He work in this world a spirit of justice and mercy, while we look chiefly to that peace with God which enables a soul to endure though the whole world should rage against it.
For your business we ask the Lord to provide according to His wisdom. May He grant you honest funds and prosper the work of your hands if it be for your good and for His glory, and may He keep you from loving gain more than Him, teaching you stewardship and contentment in whatsoever He appoints.
Concerning those estranged relationships, we pray for wisdom. The Gospel shows us that reconciliation is precious and that we are to seek it as God has sought us, yet in order to reconciliation it is not enough that one party should be forgiving, the other must yield too. You have sought to be at peace and the effort has been difficult. We ask that the Holy Spirit will show you whether to continue in gentle patience or whether, for a season, to cease striving and commit these souls to God who alone can turn the heart. If doors are closed by others, leave them with the Lord who finds the messengers of reconciliation by first reconciling them to Himself. May you rest in having done what conscience and Scripture required, and may you know that joy which comes from being reconciled to God first, from which all right dealings with men must flow.
Hear our prayer, O Father, for this soul and for this people. Let freedom come at once by the blood of Jesus, let true teachers be raised up, let the afflicted be healed and guarded, let daily bread be given, and let peace be pursued as Thou dost lead. We ask all through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is our peace and our freedom. Amen.
The Encourager
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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