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Im sure there have been many threads like this one im sorry I didnt have time to go through them. And feel free to close this one if there are too many like this.

Well im 17 hormones are running wild and ive been a christian for 2 years. I was saved by jesus from basically heavy drug addiction and suicide and been basically on fire since then. Ive been prophecised over to be a pastor and an evangelist many times and (without wanting to sound braggy) feel I have a big call on my life.

Lately I feel like I have just been weakening in terms of sexual purity while ive never actually committed an act it feels like I really want too. And I lead girls on and stuff.

The thing that is really troubling me is that not that I stumble, but im not getting any better at stopping. I have read books like Every young mans battle but I feel like there is something inside me that is like holding me back from being pure. Its like there is something in me that doesnt want to be pure that I would rather have a life of sexual immorality.

I lived without god for 15 years and it was horrible I fear that the longer it takes for me to fully repent and to turn away from these ways the more jeopidised my destiny with god becomes and the less blessings he has for my life.

I feel really condemned not because of the acts im doing but rather the mindset im in that is almost like I dont want to live a life of sexual purity. Like its hard to explain I do but I dont.

Sorry that was probably confusing and I apoligise im sure topics like these have been covered hundreds of times.
 

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The first thing you need to remember is that you're human, therefore it's your nature to want to sin.

The next thing is that we have an enemy in Satan, and that no matter what he is going to try to stop us from doing God's will. Especially when it's someone that has a call on their lives, such as you do.

I've dealt with issues like this...when I was first Born Again, I wasn't married, I was 19 years old...and girls were the only thing on my mind. At first, resisting temptation wasn't easy...I stumbled a few times...but, the more I desired to serve God the more I realized that these things were evil.

What worked for me was having a good pastor. I went to him and told him what was going on. We prayed...he anointed me with oil, and then we discussed the Armor of God from Ephesians. He became my accountability partner...and any time I needed to I called him, and we talked and prayed until the desire left me.

Perhaps talk to your pastor...or get in a small group...something like this where you can be held accountable. Trust me, it eventually gets easier...once Satan sees that he can't attack you in this way any more...he'll move on to something else.

God bless!
 
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Im sure there have been many threads like this one im sorry I didnt have time to go through them. And feel free to close this one if there are too many like this.

Well im 17 hormones are running wild and ive been a christian for 2 years. I was saved by jesus from basically heavy drug addiction and suicide and been basically on fire since then. Ive been prophecised over to be a pastor and an evangelist many times and (without wanting to sound braggy) feel I have a big call on my life.

Lately I feel like I have just been weakening in terms of sexual purity while ive never actually committed an act it feels like I really want too. And I lead girls on and stuff.

The thing that is really troubling me is that not that I stumble, but im not getting any better at stopping. I have read books like Every young mans battle but I feel like there is something inside me that is like holding me back from being pure. Its like there is something in me that doesnt want to be pure that I would rather have a life of sexual immorality.

I lived without god for 15 years and it was horrible I fear that the longer it takes for me to fully repent and to turn away from these ways the more jeopidised my destiny with god becomes and the less blessings he has for my life.

I feel really condemned not because of the acts im doing but rather the mindset im in that is almost like I dont want to live a life of sexual purity. Like its hard to explain I do but I dont.

Sorry that was probably confusing and I apoligise im sure topics like these have been covered hundreds of times.


God is Truth. No man can stand and say he is perfect I don't care who he is.. And we must stop training ourselves that we are perfect or will be.. We must die to ourself daily and do you know what that means. We fight with flesh everyday to make the right decisions based on the spirit of God that is in us. Most days we win and some we don't but, God helps us and never leaves us how we originally was. First and foremost stop worrying because that is not of God. If you have a problem that you can not fix turn it over to the Lord. That means tell the Lord - Lord I can not help myself and I need your help and please fix me and in time God will do so.. Everything is a process and we have to learn to be patient. Your calling.. I can see where that can be true.. The Holy Ghost is your teacher and He will teach you everything you need to know for your position for when God calls you and puts you in your position. Never worry about that because when its time and God says yes Its Yes. Trust me. Never on our time but, Gods Time. Stay Blessed!

All The Glory Belongs To God Forever!
 
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Im sure there have been many threads like this one im sorry I didnt have time to go through them. And feel free to close this one if there are too many like this.

Well im 17 hormones are running wild and ive been a christian for 2 years. I was saved by jesus from basically heavy drug addiction and suicide and been basically on fire since then. Ive been prophecised over to be a pastor and an evangelist many times and (without wanting to sound braggy) feel I have a big call on my life.

Lately I feel like I have just been weakening in terms of sexual purity while ive never actually committed an act it feels like I really want too. And I lead girls on and stuff.

The thing that is really troubling me is that not that I stumble, but im not getting any better at stopping. I have read books like Every young mans battle but I feel like there is something inside me that is like holding me back from being pure. Its like there is something in me that doesnt want to be pure that I would rather have a life of sexual immorality.

I lived without god for 15 years and it was horrible I fear that the longer it takes for me to fully repent and to turn away from these ways the more jeopidised my destiny with god becomes and the less blessings he has for my life.

I feel really condemned not because of the acts im doing but rather the mindset im in that is almost like I dont want to live a life of sexual purity. Like its hard to explain I do but I dont.

Sorry that was probably confusing and I apoligise im sure topics like these have been covered hundreds of times.

Dude, we're all here to encourage each other to a higher level of faith, in order to overcome our day of temptation.
My tears are flowing because you're being convicted by the Holy Spirit. Every soul is precious to God. Dont stay down, fight.
Some decisions made between the ages of 14-21 can effect the rest of their lives for the good or negative results.
Pray hard young brother and dont let your fire go out.
Dont give in to the lust of the flesh or other lies from the enemy.
Dont stop going to fellowship and youth meetings.

Read chapterEph 6:1 and ask elders about how to put on the whole armour of God. Talk to God daily but especially when you're all alone.

The relationship that you need more than anything is a love affair with Jesus. It can give you the high you're searching for. Build you faith by continuing to declare what He has done and will do in you. Put on praise and worship continually and you will overcome until the Lord gives you something to do.

1Jo 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1Cr 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].


Ask questions and we'll be here.....I've been where you are.
PM me or somebody.
 
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I thank you all so much for your kind words. Its great to see the love and willingness to help others on this forum. Thanks heaps.

I guess I have got the revelation that sometimes I try and fight too much on my own. I feel like I need to rely more on the holy spirit because through him I can overcome.

Again thanks for all these reassuring and kind words, they all helped very much.
 
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I thank you all so much for your kind words. Its great to see the love and willingness to help others on this forum. Thanks heaps.

I guess I have got the revelation that sometimes I try and fight too much on my own. I feel like I need to rely more on the holy spirit because through him I can overcome.

Again thanks for all these reassuring and kind words, they all helped very much.

So true, my friend. With the Holy Spirit, everything is possible. He has a way of gently changing us over time. I've learnt that all we need to do is ask Him for help, to lead the way and to do His will with us. You are like a seed that's been planted in God's garden. Grow you surely will, because He nourishes you always.:thumbsup:
 
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I thank you all so much for your kind words. Its great to see the love and willingness to help others on this forum. Thanks heaps.

I guess I have got the revelation that sometimes I try and fight too much on my own. I feel like I need to rely more on the holy spirit because through him I can overcome.

Again thanks for all these reassuring and kind words, they all helped very much.
Remember that God is willing to work with "mustard seed" faith. It's not the size of your faith that matters the most, it's the ground that it's buried in.

Mat 17:20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
 
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