Jesus never recoiled from people with sexual histories. He spoke with the Samaritan woman who had had five husbands, and she became the first evangelist to her town. He defended the woman caught in adultery and sent her accusers away. He met the woman who washed his feet with her tears and said, “Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.”
Historical Context
Healing usually takes more than prayer alone. A good counsellor, a support group or a trusted priest can be part of how God answers. If you have been abused, it was not your fault, and you deserve help.
A Prayer for Sexual Healing
Lord Jesus, you know every part of my story,
including the parts I’ve never told anyone.
Heal the wounds I carry in my body, mind and heart.
Free me from shame that doesn’t belong to me,
and forgive the sins that do.
Restore my sense of my own dignity.
Teach me to see myself, and others, as you see us.
Amen.
For Survivors of Abuse
Lord, what was done to me was wrong.
Heal me, protect me and bring me to people who can help.
Let me feel safe again.
Amen.
For Freedom from Pornography
Lord, I keep going back to something I hate.
Give me strength in the moment, accountability and real freedom.
Amen.
For Intimacy in Marriage
Lord, heal what has come between us.
Restore trust, tenderness and joy in our marriage.
Amen.
Best Times for This Prayer
- When old wounds or memories resurface.
- In moments of temptation.
- Before counselling or confession.
Scripture Connection
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
The God who counts the stars, the next verse says, also bandages broken hearts. No wound is too deep or too shameful for him.
Related prayers
For freedom from lust, see the Prayer for Lust. For self-worth, the Self-Love Prayer. For confession, the Prayer Before Confession.