“I have defiled myself through masturbation but I want to ask God for forgiveness. How do I go about it?” If you have this concern or a related concern, I am here to help you. I understand the disappointment that comes with defiling yourself through masturbation. Choosing to repent for masturbating is a good idea.
The generation we live in condones a lot of evil and sins like masturbation are made to look normal. As a believer, God has called you to live in purity and holiness. Any form of defilement should be repented for. Don’t subscribe to the sinful standards of the world.
The guilt you feel after masturbating is a conviction from the Holy Spirit to let you know that you have done something wrong. The right reaction to that conviction is to humble yourself before the Lord and repent. If you don’t know where to begin, don’t worry because I will guide you through every step.
Will God forgive me for masturbating?
Yes, God will forgive you for masturbating. Masturbation is just like any other sin and God forgives us when we humble ourselves in repentance. The enemy will want to pile guilt on you and make you shy away from approaching God in repentance but you have to overcome his lies.
God understands that we are human beings and that we do fall sometimes when we are tempted. However, God expects us to arise from every sin we fall into and ask Him for forgiveness. Having fallen to the temptation to masturbate, you need to gather courage and approach God in repentance.
Regardless of the shame you may be feeling, don’t let the enemy keep you away from God with his lies. Go to God in repentance because He is willing to forgive you. If you are ashamed to repent for masturbating thinking that you will still fall back in the same sin, go to God and let Him know your fears.
Remember that it is by the grace of God that we stay away from sin. With our own strength, we cannot resist sin. Therefore, no matter how many times you fall, remember to go to God and plead with Him to give you the grace to withstand sinful temptations.
God will forgive you each time you repent even if you have repeated your sin. The enemy will try to convince you that God will be angry at your repeated sin but God loves you. Though you have sinned and your body is defiled, God knows that your heart is inclined towards righteousness and He will gladly forgive you when you approach Him in repentance.
Jesus Himself taught us to forgive repeatedly even if someone keeps repeating the same offence against us. How much more do you think God will forgive you even if you have repeated the same sin multiple times?
Go to God and repent for masturbating. Don’t be afraid!
How do I start praying for forgiveness for masturbating?
Now that you know God will forgive you when you repent for masturbating, it is time to approach Him in prayer. When you want to repent for masturbating, start by expressing your regret before God. Regretting the sin you have committed is the first step that shows that you hate the sin.
Regretting your sin also involves mentioning it to the Lord and acknowledging that you have done evil. When you confess your sin, God will be moved to show you mercy. It is the mercy of God that you need when you have sinned against Him.
After your confession, ask God to forgive you. Forgiveness is a gift from God. Ask God to give it to you. When God forgives you, He will wipe away every record that shows your sin. Jesus paid the price of our sins on the cross by shedding His blood.
God would rather forgive your sin than despise the blood that Jesus shed on the cross. When you ask for forgiveness in Jesus name, you are asking God to overlook your sin for the sake of the blood that Jesus shed on the cross.
After asking for forgiveness for masturbating, pray that God may lead you away from temptation. Jesus taught us to include the phrase ‘Lead us not into temptation’ in the Lord’s prayer for a reason. When you are not tempted, you cannot sin. Frequent sinning means you are exposed to many temptations.
After asking God to lead you away from temptation, thank God for His mercy and compassion. Appreciate that God chose to overlook your sin rather than punish you for it. God is good and every time He forgives us, we need to thank Him.
What should I expect when I pray for forgiveness for masturbating?
When you pray for forgiveness for masturbating, expect God to forgive you. When you are forgiven, you will experience great peace. The turmoil you are feeling right now is because of the unrepented sin. The Holy Spirit who lives in you will not let you sit with unrepented sin. As a result, He will stir you up to repent for your iniquity.
When you go to repent for masturbating, soak yourself in prayer until you feel peace. A genuine prayer of repentance for masturbating will leave you feeling relieved and eager to live a holy life for God. The repentance prayer will also kill any temptations to repeat the sin of masturbation.
God will forgive you on account of the sacrifice that Jesus offered on the cross. The blood of Jesus will speak mercy for you before the judgment throne of God and you will be set free from your guilt.
The temptations to sin will be taken away. As the Bible tells us, God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear.
What should I do after praying for forgiveness for masturbating?
After praying for forgiveness for masturbating, work on removing temptations from your environment. Even though masturbation is a spiritual sin, it is brought about by physical causes as well. In some cases, masturbation is only a coping mechanism of a deeper problem within.
After you repent for masturbating, it is a good idea to fine tune your environment to ensure that you are not tempted to repeat the same sin. If being idle is making you get tempted to masturbate, find productive activities to fill up the time gap that you have.
Your effort to cut down temptations to masturbate will greatly help you on top of the prayer you make to God to lead you away from temptation. If you do not know what improvements to make to cut down temptations, ask God to show you what you can do to cut down temptations.
Sample Prayer for Forgiveness for Masturbating
Heavenly Father, forgive me for engaging in the sinful act of masturbation. I have sinned against you and defiled myself by falling for the temptation to masturbate. I pray today that you forgive me and wash me in the blood of Jesus. Do not count my iniquity against me. Have mercy on me Lord and forgive me. I also pray that you lead me away from temptation. Help me to walk in purity and holiness. Thank you Lord for forgiving me and showing me mercy. I trust that you will lead me by your grace to live a pure life for you. To you alone be all honor, power, glory and adoration now and forevermore. Amen!