Prayer Against the Spirit of Lust

Last Updated on August 29, 2024 by Pastor Ikechukwu Chinedum

Today we will be dealing with Prayer Against the Spirit of Lust. Lust is a powerful and destructive force that can corrupt the mind, body, and spirit. It often manifests as an intense or uncontrollable desire, particularly in relation to sexual matters. The Bible warns against lust and urges believers to guard their hearts and minds against it. This article will explore how to combat the spirit of lust through prayer and reliance on God’s Word.

Understanding the Spirit of Lust

Lust is more than just a fleeting thought or a momentary temptation. It is a persistent and pervasive force that can lead to sin if not addressed. James 1:14-15 says, But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Lust begins as a desire but can quickly grow into something much more dangerous if left unchecked.

Scriptural Foundations for Overcoming Lust

The Bible provides clear guidance on how to resist the spirit of lust. Here are some key scriptures to meditate on:

1. Matthew 5:28 – But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Jesus teaches that lust is a sin of the heart, not just of the flesh. This emphasizes the importance of guarding our thoughts and intentions.

2. Job 31:1 – I have made a covenant with my eyes; why then should I look upon a young woman?
Job’s commitment to purity serves as an example of how we should discipline ourselves to avoid lustful thoughts.

3. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 – 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 do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
Paul urges believers to flee from sexual immorality and to remember that our bodies belong to God.

4. Galatians 5:16 – “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Walking in the Spirit means living a life guided by God’s wisdom and strength, which enables us to resist the desires of the flesh.

Prayer Points Against the Spirit of Lust

Prayer is a powerful weapon in the battle against lust. Here are some specific prayer points to help you overcome this struggle:

1. Prayer for a Pure Heart
Heavenly Father, I ask You to cleanse my heart and mind from all impure thoughts and desires. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). Help me to focus on what is pure, lovely, and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8).

2. Prayer for Strength to Resist Temptation
Lord, I recognize that I am weak, but You are strong. I ask for Your strength to help me resist the temptations of lust. Remind me that with every temptation, You provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Help me to flee from lust and run toward righteousness.

3. Prayer for Discipline in Thought and Action
Father, I pray for the discipline to control my thoughts and actions. Help me to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). May I honor You in my body and my spirit, which belong to You.

4. Prayer for Spiritual Protection
Lord, protect me from the attacks of the enemy who seeks to tempt me with lust. Place a hedge of protection around my mind and heart. Help me to put on the full armor of God so that I can stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11).

5. Prayer for Accountability and Support

Father, I pray for the courage to seek accountability and support from fellow believers. Surround me with people who will encourage me in my walk with You and help me to stay on the path of righteousness.

Breaking Free from the Chains of Lust

Breaking free from the spirit of lust is a process that requires persistence, prayer, and a deep reliance on God’s grace. It is essential to remember that victory over lust is not achieved through willpower alone but through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Against the Spirit of Lust

1. Heavenly Father, cleanse my heart and mind from all impure thoughts and desires, in the name of Jesus Christ.

2. Lord, help me to resist every temptation of lust that comes my way, in the name of Jesus Christ.

3. Father, strengthen me to flee from every form of sexual immorality, in the name of Jesus Christ.

4. I declare that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and I will honor God with my body, in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. Lord, protect my mind from the attacks of the enemy, who seeks to fill it with lustful thoughts, in the name of Jesus Christ.

6. Father, empower me to walk in the Spirit so that I will not gratify the desires of the flesh, in the name of Jesus Christ.

7. I renounce every agreement I have made with lust and I break its hold over my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

8. Lord, help me to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ.

9. Father, purify my heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me, in the name of Jesus Christ.

10. Lord, guard my eyes and help me to turn away from anything that may lead to lust, in the name of Jesus Christ. 

11. I reject every spirit of lust that seeks to control my actions, in the name of Jesus Christ.

12. Father, fill my heart with Your love, so that there is no room for lustful desires, in the name of Jesus Christ.

13. Lord, give me the grace to walk in purity and righteousness, in the name of Jesus Christ.

14. I bind and cast out every demonic influence that fuels the spirit of lust in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

15. Father, I ask for the discipline to guard my heart and mind from lustful thoughts, in the name of Jesus Christ.

16. Lord, deliver me from the bondage of lust and set me free to live in Your truth, in the name of Jesus Christ.

17. I break every generational curse of lust that has been passed down in my family, in the name of Jesus Christ.

18. Father, fill my mind with thoughts that are pure, lovely, and worthy of praise, in the name of Jesus Christ.

19. Lord, give me the strength to say no to every form of temptation that leads to lust, in the name of Jesus Christ.

20. I declare that the power of lust is broken over my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.

21. Father, help me to live a life that is holy and pleasing to You, in the name of Jesus Christ.

22. Lord, remove any influences in my life that encourage lustful behavior, in the name of Jesus Christ.

23. I decree that the spirit of lust will have no dominion over my thoughts, actions, or desires, in the name of Jesus Christ.

24. Father, help me to focus on the things of the Spirit and not on the desires of the flesh, in the name of Jesus Christ.

25. Lord, surround me with people who will hold me accountable and encourage me to walk in purity, in the name of Jesus Christ.

26. I renounce every lustful fantasy and declare that my mind is renewed by the Word of God, in the name of Jesus Christ.

27. Father, help me to cultivate a heart of contentment, so I am not tempted by lust, in the name of Jesus Christ.

28. Lord, give me the wisdom to avoid situations and environments that may trigger lust, in the name of Jesus Christ.

29. I declare that I am a new creation in Christ, and the old lustful desires have passed away, in the name of Jesus Christ.

30. Father, I thank You for the victory over lust that You have given me through Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ.