I Didn't Last As Long As I Though I Would

[figtvcmpta]

Well, something happened on November 30, 2006. God gave me so much joy... and I said to myself I'm holding onto this for sure. Well, because of that joy, my addictions were gone. Along side with cutting, I was also addicted to porn and cybering. Well, that joy stopped me from thinking about sex a lot. I mean.... God's Spirit renewed me, and I still do feel this joy. But that night (nov. 30) i felt as if I would never touch again or never again look at a naked body. I lasted a long time, but still, i broke that continuance.

I guess I'm just looking for encouragment to keep the joy and not think since I broke that, to give it up and fall back down. I dunno... i know what the right thing to do is... I guess I just really am looking for some encouragement on this topic.

 

[tapero]

Hi, hugs,

Keep the joy because you are well loved by God and He does in no way think any different of you precious one. He loves you very much.

God bless you for sharing,
tapero

 

[Johnnz]

Our joy goes deeper than our boo boos. It comes from knowing God's love for me is unchanging.

Most young people find their sex drive a bit problematical. I am not too sure that God shares all our worries about sex. I reckon we may have gotten a few things about sex out of proportion to their real importance.

An interest in sex and naked bodies will last most of your life. It can be hardest when you are unmarried, as you have few options for sexual fulfillment. But that interest in itself is a normal part of sexuality. So, don;t go writing yourself off, or thinking that God may just about had enough of you. Take joy in knowing that he hasn't and won't.

Bless you
John
NZ

 

[Canuk]

I just want to encourage you by letting you know that healing from habitual sexual sin is a journey, and not a destination. What you have experienced is a bump in the road you are traveling on, but it doesn't mean that the journey has ended. Get up, dust yourself off and keep on walking.

 

[Saucy]

satan would love to take this victory away from you. Whatever you do...DO NOT think that that you have won just because it's been awhile and you haven't done it in awhile. It's when you let your guard down that satan attacks. He's as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Wake-up every single day, knowing that today is another battle and pray for strength and courage to battle it! You're a human with natural sexual desires so sexual sins are the easiest ones to fall into. Stay strong sister! I'm praying for you!

 

[Johnnz]

Changing sexual behaviour is seldom a straight line. More often it is a series of spirals that slowly have a higher and higher base.

John
NZ

 

[livin4love286]

yes we do get that way sometimes like when we go on a retreat and say yayyy im going to change my ways its hard to keep to that, but if you ever want to chat please pm