I might need help

[Scottie97]

Hi,

Kinda new but i have a issue.

I recently got saved and surrendered my life to Jesus, and i am 1 week clean of a 6 year pornography addiction. Though i struggle with masturbation. Its really hard not to do every night and i think i might need help.

 

[Purge187]

Congratulations on accepting Christ, and welcome to the boards!

All single people struggle with this at one point or another, especially us guys. I've been saved since 1998, and it's only in recent weeks that I've made a concerted effort to stop.

A person in the military doesn't go from being a Corporal to being a four-star General overnight. It takes time, patience and discipline. Same with our walk with God. He doesn't expect you to have the spiritual maturity of Billy Graham immediately after reciting the Sinner's Prayer. Ask Him to guide and change you for the better, and remember that "He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" if we confess them to Him when we stumble.

 

[stanjz]

You're doing a good thing. Get help from a local church. Find a support team and try to replace the bad habit with a good habit like volunteering. You need support their are mens groups and celebrate recovery groups that help. Christ helped me conquer a sex addiction so He will do it for you, Scottie

 

[DeLoachHMT]

I had a many year addiction to pornography and all I can say is pray and pray hard. My excess masturbation stopped when I was able to put the Pornography on the curb and follow God even more. I am lucky in that aspect, but everything takes time and lots of prayer. Pray on it and focus on growing in your relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.