struggling with Porn and touching yourself

[enduringJourney]

Hi, I'm a 32 male and been struggling with my Porn addiction for a few year. it gotten worse over the years and I'm not sure how to shake it. Reading other people's post I can see I'm not alone. I too want to have a normal life where I am not haunted by this. I need help but I'm not sure how to go about it. I believe in Crist and want to be a good Christian. Seems like this is what is keeping me away from doing that. Help me...

 

[journeytoheaven]

I am no great counselor, but i know Jesus can help you.......
Max Lacado wrote as a main statement in his famous book 'Just Like Jesus' this encourageing statement-
'God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way! He wants you to be just like Him!'
I am absolutely sure it is tough, but if your willing to work with Him to get rid of these desires, He is willing to help. This is what Jesus says in 2Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
I will be praying for you. God bless you brother.

 

[invisiblenothing]

Welcome to CF! I suggest you to take "the way of purity" online course. I don`t have enough posts to post a link here, but you should find this course if you google "setting captives free the way of purity." If you truly want to stop doing these things, then remove everything from your life what tempts you to do them. I recommend you to but a porn-filter on your computer or if you have any porn magazines or DVD`s, throw them away. If your TV makes you stumble, give it away. Whatever makes you fall, cast it out (read Matthew 5:27-30). The most important thing is that you can`t do it on your own, you need to turn to God and ask Him to lead you - pray daily.

The method described above has worked for me so far, although it`s only a week I`ve been free and I`ve faced temptation. Sorry, if made any mistakes, I`m not good at English. Anyway I hope that post helped you a little.

 

[zeochs]

Hi there,

I know what you mean, and I have been there as well. Maybe we can have a quick chat via PM?

All the best,

-- zeochs