Freedom from Homosexuality?!

[123michael123]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently 15. I've been a Christian for a few years now. God is truly my passion. I wake up and think about God. However, I seriously struggle with homosexuality. I understand that it's wrong, a sin, and an abomination. I've tried to conquer my masturbation and pornography problem but I keep struggling. I would ask for forgiveness and he super close to God but then after a few days I would slip back into my sin. This happens constantly. I've made many mistakes in my life, but I really need some support.

I know that God won't give me anything that I can't handle. But it feels like I can't conquer this problem. I also had a friend that was a Christian that just recently turned away from his faith because he also struggled with homosexuality.

Also, if there's anyone that wants to be my accountability partner, please let me know!

Thanks!

 

[nicRsa]

hey bro....just keep on keeping on...i fall to but everytime i stand up i am way stronger than before! it will get easier

 

[PrincessBrideOfChrist]

Hi there,

First of all you aren't alone. This is a real stronghold that isn't so easy to get out of.
This battle is one only God can handle. You need to keep praying and resisting. It's good to have a few people praying with you and someone close in your church that you can talk to about this.
I realize at 15 its hard to talk about these things. Especially when its something that you are obviously ashamed of.
Have you got people praying for you? You'll need backup.

Try putting filters on your computer so that its harder to access those kinds of sites and get some bible verses in your head that you can quote when being tempted.

"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you."
James 4:7

"They overcame him by the blood of the lamb and because of the word of their testimony"
Revelation 12:11

Find some others that strengthen your resolve and give you encouragement.

If you ever need a friend I'm here for you

 

[apologia25]

Hey, It's awesome you've come here to get help. Your struggle
Is a common struggle. Many times what we see as impossible it's just matter of perspective. An addiction in itself blinds you to see a way out. We find ourselves in a cycle of sin and repentance. So my advice for you is find a way to get some space between your sin and you. see how many days you can go for without sinning. Once you learn that you now know how long you can go. We like to think we'll die if we don't cave in but that's a lie from the enemy. Nothing will happen. So once you know how far you can go keep adding days. If you fall get back up go to God, He's aware of your struggle and wants you to overcome this sin. So by this method you can get some space. At the same time we need to spend time daily in prayer and reading God's word. Using Gods word when we feel tempted. Don't just read scripture go to a place where you cannot fall. Be social. Pm me if you have questions. I was in your same situation at that age. I'll be praying for you

 

[apologia25]

Hey just wanted to let you know that you can get out of this. There is hope! I would be willing to be your accountability. PM me