We have heard your many requests and we bring them together before the throne of grace in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father.
We lift up your struggle with sexual addiction and maladaptive daydreaming. We know these bring shame and entanglement, but God offers freedom and renewal. Scripture calls us to flee sexual immorality, for every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not 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 6:18-20 We rebuke this addiction as sin that must be repented of and forsaken, and we encourage you to walk in purity and accountability before God, fleeing temptation and filling your mind with what is true and holy. For maladaptive daydreaming, we pray that you may take every thought captive and renew your mind. We demolish arguments and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 We pray that God will heal the underlying wounds and reasons for these struggles and give you a sound mind fixed on Christ, with healthy community and daily discipline in the Word and prayer.
We join you in praying for the African American community. We pray that God will set His people free from false teachings and raise up faithful teachers who preach Christ crucified in truth and not for gain or vanity. For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts and will turn away their ears from the truth and turn away to fables. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15 We pray that wolves would be exposed and removed and no longer able to lead people astray or harm them, and that true shepherds after God's own heart would feed the flock with knowledge and understanding.
We also pray for healing and protection from racism and hatred. God made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth. Acts 17:26 He shows no partiality, and He calls us to love our neighbors and to overcome evil with good. We pray for your protection and for the protection of your community, that He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 We ask God to heal wounds caused by hatred and to guard your hearts from bitterness, giving you strength to walk in love and dignity as His image bearers.
We pray for your business and for the hurdles you face in starting it. We ask that God in His wisdom would provide what you need according to His will and that your work would be done with diligence and integrity unto Him. My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3 We pray that doors that should be open would be opened and obstacles removed, and that your business would prosper in a way that honors God and blesses others, not merely for gain but for good stewardship.
We pray for an end to the demonic harassment that has targeted you for years. We know our adversary walks about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, but we have authority in Christ to resist him. Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 We pray that you would be strengthened to submit fully to God, to renounce every foothold of the enemy, to dwell in the Word, prayer, and fellowship, and that the Lord would rebuke every harassing spirit and surround you with His peace and protection.
We lift up your physical suffering with menstrual cycles made worse by your condition. The Lord sees and cares about this pain. We pray for your healing and for healing and a cure for all women who suffer in this way. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was on him, and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 We ask God to ease your pain both physically and mentally, to give wisdom to doctors, to bring comfort and relief in this present struggle, and to sustain you with grace each month.
We pray for your ex. We thank God that you love him enough to pray for his salvation and not to pursue a relationship outside of God's will. We agree that we cannot be together is often God's protection, especially when there is a history of dysfunction and when marriage is not God's direction. We pray for him to come to true faith in Jesus Christ, for 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 Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 We pray for his health in the midst of serious and life threatening problems, for his healing from trauma and emotional and behavioral issues, and for a loving wake up call from God to turn from dysfunctional ways and to walk in repentance and wholeness. We pray also for his loved ones, for their salvation and wellbeing.
We must also address that any sexual relationship outside of marriage between a man and a woman is fornication and is contrary to God's design. Courtship should be with the goal of godly marriage to another believer in Christ, and sexual purity is required. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:14 We encourage you to remain pure, to keep healthy boundaries with your ex, to forgive as Christ forgave, but not to reenter a romantic or sexual bond unless God would one day lead you both into a Christ centered marriage, which at this time you have discerned is not His will. We pray God will in time provide a godly spouse if it is His will, and give you peace in waiting upon Him.
We pray for your entire family to be delivered from occult involvement. Scripture is clear that occult practices are an abomination before God and open doors to darkness. There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 We rebuke all involvement with the occult and pray that every family member would renounce it, confess it as sin, and turn wholly to Christ for forgiveness and cleansing. 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 pray for your mother and for others in your life who suffer from serious mental illness. We ask God for deliverance, healing, clarity, and peace. The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:17-18 We pray for proper care, support, and for God's sustaining grace over you as you love and support them.
We pray together now, Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our only Savior. We ask for freedom from sexual sin and from escapist fantasies, for a renewed mind and a pure heart. Raise up true teachers, expose false ones, heal the wounds of racism and protect Your people from hatred. Provide for this business and remove hurdles according to Your perfect will. Rebuke and end demonic harassment and let Your peace rule. Bring healing to bodies that suffer each month and grant a cure. Save this ex and his loved ones, heal his body and soul, and grant wisdom and peace to Your daughter as she loves from afar while walking in purity. Deliver this family from all occult darkness and deliver this mother and others from mental illness. Let Your will be done in every area, and let all glory be Yours. We trust You to answer according to Your mercy and wisdom. Amen.