No inappropriate content or Masturbation for a Month! (2)

[aintzaJainkoari]

First of all, this is not to make you feel guilty, so take it as not condemnation for what you should've done in the past, but to help you do what God wants you to do in the future.

When you are tempted to sin, and this is meant especially for those of you with problems with resisting mstrbtion and prngrphy, think of what Jesus did for you on the cross, and think of how much the Father loves you.

It always helps me do the right thing or give me peace when I think of how much God loves me. And remember, the Father is perfect and loving and wants what's best for you, so if your earthly father was bad or abusive, remember that is only an example of how God is NOT.

1) He sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins.
2) He loves each person and want to have a personal relationship with them, and if you are saved, you are literally His son or daughter.
3) No matter how much you've messed up in the past, or how gross you feel about your sins, your Father will forgive you when you repent, and ask Him to save you from all sexual sin bondage and to give you the desire to do what is good and to be focused on what He want for you.
4) And of course, think about your reward in Heaven for doing the right thing.

 

[luckyjam72]

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[nursestl]

Well, slipped today. Back to square one

 

[jesusfreak29]

Unfortunatley, that is the same story for me. I made it 7 days (the most I have made!) but I dont know what happened. Satan just spoke lies to me in my mind and that made me loose my judgement.

I feel awful. I knew that this might happen. In order to succeed it takes a few failures to make it. By Gods grace, I will make it to 7 days and more. Look on the bright side, I have made progress by going longer without it.

1 day down, 29 left....You all are in my prayers

 

[Lost_and_astray]

I think it's day 4 for me.

 

[Canuk]

I had tried to post yesterday, but got caught in the thread split and lost what I had written.

I just wanted to encourage all of you - I know exactly how difficult this battle is - I've fought it all my life. You can gain victory over it though - be accountable, understand your battle (triggers, etc), rely on God for strength.

Freedom and healing are a journey, not a destination. It's a long process....slips will happen, but look at them as an opportunity to get better, rather than beat yourself up about it.

Good on all of you for being open and honest about your struggles.

 

[Princess Leia]

I made it four days before I masturbated tonight... Prayers are very much appreciated, cause this is going to get me really down really fast if I keep masturbating...
Thanks
Princess Leia/Kendra

 

[jesusfreak29]

I had tried to post yesterday, but got caught in the thread split and lost what I had written.

I just wanted to encourage all of you - I know exactly how difficult this battle is - I've fought it all my life. You can gain victory over it though - be accountable, understand your battle (triggers, etc), rely on God for strength.

Freedom and healing are a journey, not a destination. It's a long process....slips will happen, but look at them as an opportunity to get better, rather than beat yourself up about it.

Good on all of you for being open and honest about your struggles.

Thanks for the advice...I really needed to hear this, some of my closest christian friends believe masturbation is okay and I was thinking that it was okay...but I prayed and hearing all of this brought me to the truth...masturbation is not okay...

Anyways, thanks for all of your advice!! Theres temptation everywhere, by Gods grace I shall make it another day

2 days down, 28 days left...

 

[worshipleader2b]

It's great that we're onto another thread now, and even though this is such a hard thing to overcome, it's great so many of us are determined to do our best

 

[guineaPig]

ok, so heres a question. whats the verdict on MUTUAL masturbation (<--seriously ppl, get a dictionary) between a husband and wife?
is it still not okay?

 

[nursestl]

I'm at day 2. Trying to make it to day 3. This is so hard. Sometimes I'm even scared to go to bed for fear that I'll fall again.

 

[Canuk]

I'm at day 2. Trying to make it to day 3. This is so hard. Sometimes I'm even scared to go to bed for fear that I'll fall again.

The next time you feel really tempted to act out, make a list of everything you are feeling. The reason I suggest this is that every time someone acts our habitually they are trying to meet a need, or ease some kind of pain. If you can figure out what you are really trying to accomplish when you touch, it might aid in your journey to stop it altogether.

 

[chica99]

This is day one for me. I've been fighting it since I was little. I've tried different things. I love this thread though. It's comforting to know there are other people who have been through it and overcome it. Please pray for me.

 

[jesusfreak29]

I dont know what day I am on....day 3? 4??

Satan keeps telling I am going to fail. Satan is a meany head.

 

[Johnnz]

The next time you feel really tempted to act out, make a list of everything you are feeling. The reason I suggest this is that every time someone acts our habitually they are trying to meet a need, or ease some kind of pain. If you can figure out what you are really trying to accomplish when you touch, it might aid in your journey to stop it altogether.

This can be helful. But many times the list would consist on one item. the normal human sex drive. People don't need to have needs to get into masturbation. And unless people recognise that they do have a sex drive that isn't going to go away for the next few decades they will most likely struggle in their thinking about how to reach their goals for masturbation.

 

[nursestl]

Day 3, hoping for day 4

 

[Princess Leia]

I'm on day 6 here... almost masturbated two nights ago, but only by the power of God was I able to restrain myself. My biggest problem right now is not that I touch, but rather, that my thoughts are lustful when I do. Prayers are always needed and appreciated!
Hugs and prayers for all of you,
Princess Leia/Kendra

 

[chica99]

Back to Day One.
I need prayer a lot. I feel awful and I'm praying I can get past this and go a month.
THanks for being there.

 

[unknown16]

Day 1

 

[nursestl]

day 5 - hoping for day 6