I fell back into porn hard yesterday and again today. I know our loving father has forgiven me but I'm still quite ashamed with myself. I'm so easily tempted and once I click on a website, its game set and match. It's discouraging because it felt like I was making real progress in my walk and then boom my foolishness has put me back into bondage. Please pray for me folks. Also I know a lot of people are probably in the same boat. Hopefully there is someone reading that has found victory over this, so some advice would be appreciated too.
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Don't fret friend, I struggle too, it's hard sometimes to remember how much He loves us when we mess up bad, but each and every time I falter there He is, loving me, forgiving me, and showing me the way.
If you really are saved friend, just remember that you didn't do anything to earn salvation, and you can't do anything to stop being saved (unless you flat out reject Him as far as I've been made aware). As long as you honestly try to break your habit He will forgive you.
I'll pray for you friend, Keep running that race!
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Hi, I know something of this battle too. Victory is a day by day thing, not a once for all thing for me. I hope I can help even though I have can't claim complete victory. At your age I was really battling this too, and through my teens. Theres an aspect of the battle were I was trying too hard at times. Coupled with in my case a struggle with moral perfectionism.
Its good to vary your approach sometimes. The cravings do subside. Also the brain is like a muscle. When temptations come: Take your stand in the Lord Jesus Christ, stand true to Him, and the tempter will give up sooner or later.
Sometimes its a matter of knowing how to effectively work with the Lord as He battles it.
Paul's Letter to the Romans also will be very helpful for you to study.
Taking things in your stride as much as possible, is the best approach most of the time. Just set your sights on worthwhile things.
Here are some links to articles. Willard is a little more philosophical, but it may be help to think the matter through.
Sermons on Sexual Purity | Desiring God
Dallas Willard ARTICLES
Hope there is something there to help you.
Its good to vary your approach sometimes. The cravings do subside. Also the brain is like a muscle. When temptations come: Take your stand in the Lord Jesus Christ, stand true to Him, and the tempter will give up sooner or later.
Sometimes its a matter of knowing how to effectively work with the Lord as He battles it.
Paul's Letter to the Romans also will be very helpful for you to study.
Taking things in your stride as much as possible, is the best approach most of the time. Just set your sights on worthwhile things.
Here are some links to articles. Willard is a little more philosophical, but it may be help to think the matter through.
Sermons on Sexual Purity | Desiring God
Dallas Willard ARTICLES
Hope there is something there to help you.
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There is also this book which you might like to consider:
Illusions Of Intimacy: Unmasking Patterns Of Sexual Addiction And Bringing Deep Healing To Those Who Struggle: Signa Bodishbaugh, Conlee Bodishbaugh
And there is a wealth of powerful teaching here, some of which can be downloaded.
McLean Ministries
Illusions Of Intimacy: Unmasking Patterns Of Sexual Addiction And Bringing Deep Healing To Those Who Struggle: Signa Bodishbaugh, Conlee Bodishbaugh
And there is a wealth of powerful teaching here, some of which can be downloaded.
McLean Ministries
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I been there done that. God's love is sovereign and there is no one like him. I struggled with that for years until I gave it to God. God will never trust past, once you give him the okay to come in and change you on the inside he will. Ask God to come and help you and he will.
Don't worry bro you'll be alright. Oh also pray against any lust spirit that attached themselves to you. May God be with you.
Don't worry bro you'll be alright. Oh also pray against any lust spirit that attached themselves to you. May God be with you.
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At one time I also had that problem and do know and understand all your talking about. I can definitely relate. There is a lack of understanding in the word of God (Holy Bible) and that's the main problem. I am free today because I know the truth and it has set me free just like John 8 says. The only way to get free from that is know that you are free from it already. I know that sounds a little weird,but I would have to share a ton of scriptures with you to help you see what I'm saying. First of all you must be born again and if your not then I see no way out of it. Only JESUS can set you free from any addictions like that. A quick testimony in a nut shell when I was a much younger man I had an encounter with God where I cried out to Him for help from drugs,alcohol,chewing tobacco,cigaretts and He instantly and miraculously delivered me from all of them at once and with no withdrawals. It was definitely an act of God. He set me free from those things and I'm still free today. All glory to God! If you're really sincerely seeking deliverance drop an email at leo333durocher@gmail and I'll share what I know. LeoLion
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I will pray for deetz and Zono. I used to have this problem yet God guided me to where I am today where I have abstained from porn for nearly 3 months. I Pray the Lord will guide both of you and the Holy spirit to dwell in you.
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Most likely you are finding its living with a mature sex drive rather than an addiction that lies behind your struggles. If so, its developing a healthy integration of your sexuality that recognises you won't be asexual while single that will give you a long term basis for enjoying your sexuality.
Pornographic images can't satisfy and can lead to real issues later.
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Pornographic images can't satisfy and can lead to real issues later.
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