Ive beat it!! Almost =/

[Set_Apart19]

Hey Guys (Girls)

Thanks be to God in his great mercy he has set us free.

A little background on me, I have struggled with the "M" word and porn ever since I was in the 4th grade. Where where I thought that I would "expirement" with it. Sounds funny but with a guy, you want to make sure you can actually preform if you will. It was such a weird feeling...I Felt like something had been lost. Little did I know it was a deep dark road I would follow.

Years later I woud look back and almost cry seeing where I was...I tried everything to beat it I would even go months without doing anything but there would be sin lurking at the door. I just wanted to share how happy I am to truly be delivered from this. The last time I looked at something was awhile ago...but it was something very minor (not saying it was right) it felt strange... I felt as if God had told me that I had already beat it and that you know better type thing. It was pretty rocking though. I was like yep im over this! Everything feels so much different now...I truly know that I have owned this problem. I am so happy I just wanted to share it!!!

If you could please keep me in your prayers though, as I am still battling my mind...(which is straving) and that seems to be where it all starts.

 

[swordsman]

Hey Guys (Girls)

Thanks be to God in his great mercy he has set us free.

A little background on me, I have struggled with the "M" word and porn ever since I was in the 4th grade. Where where I thought that I would "expirement" with it. Sounds funny but with a guy, you want to make sure you can actually preform if you will. It was such a weird feeling...I Felt like something had been lost. Little did I know it was a deep dark road I would follow.

Years later I woud look back and almost cry seeing where I was...I tried everything to beat it I would even go months without doing anything but there would be sin lurking at the door. I just wanted to share how happy I am to truly be delivered from this. The last time I looked at something was awhile ago...but it was something very minor (not saying it was right) it felt strange... I felt as if God had told me that I had already beat it and that you know better type thing. It was pretty rocking though. I was like yep im over this! Everything feels so much different now...I truly know that I have owned this problem. I am so happy I just wanted to share it!!!

If you could please keep me in your prayers though, as I am still battling my mind...(which is straving) and that seems to be where it all starts.

YEAH!!...well done man! Keep above this sin man! I've been delivered from that also, and man, it does feel awesome! Stand firm brother, and may God be with you and protect you along the way!

 

[nicknack]

Hi. I'm glad that you are winning this battle. Continue to fight against it for temptation attacks when you least expect it. I am however fighting a losing battle, but I am not giving up. I support you and your fight against porn and masturbation!

 

[janny108]

It's always in the mind. But temptations come from what is within us, to want to satisfy ourselves in a way that is apart from God's way. I applaud you in your struggle, that is most encouraging, but I can tell you unless you have become closer to Jesus as a result of this, your victory will be short lived. Anyone can stop/ start doing something for a time in his own will, but Jesus died on the cross to give us freedom from the power of sin. We can't fight that in our own strength. As we do things like draw closer to the Lord, memorize bible verses to help us when we are tempted, "amputate" things that can cause us to sin, and make it known to a few selected others via accountability, we will gain strength to fight this battle and win. Pm me if you want to.

Jan

 

[mathias1979]

I truly know that I have owned this problem.

Not to be a buzzkill...but be honest...how much of this victory should be credited to God? It's absolutely wonderful that you have been able to overcome such a powerful addiction, but remember that if it weren't for God's grace and forgiveness, you'd still be back where you started. To echo Janny's sentiments, continue to grow closer to the Lord and humble yourself before him often...otherwise everything will come trickling back. I can attest to that firsthand.

-Matt

 

[Anti Existance]

Still be carefull tho, but if you really beat this then you have become a stronger spirit in which i can only be happy for you, you have noticed by now that its a mine field out there, and that you always have to be cautious.

 

[janny108]

Yes we must always be vigilant. Since I am free, I am enjoying life more than I used to and it feels like I can breathe again!! But I know I'll have to be vigilant, be aware of what I am doing, and watch out for wandering thoughts. I went to porn-free.org there is a good article about controlling your thoughts.

Jan