will God forgive me?

[Iwannaflyaway]

I have a problem with touching yourself and looking at pictures on the internet. My childhood has brought me to like these things and back then it was not my fault. But now I am older and i shouldn't do these things because now they are my sin. there is one problem ...I cannot stop. I tell myself i will not do it...I tell God i won't do it again. The next thing i know I am doing it and not caring about anything else. Everytime i do this i feel so guilty and i cannot talk to god. I'm scared he is going to hurt me but then again i take his mercy for granted. Maybe if he did just beat me up i wouldn't do it again. I hate myself when i do this.

 

[tel0004]

First off, God will forgive you, and second off it is possible to stop. I was in your position several months ago, but ive become free from it and you can to. It is possible to break from this, many people have and you can to.

 

[Iwannaflyaway]

can you tell me how...when the temptation comes i feel like i am being controlled. how do i stop that. I pray...what else can i do?

 

[tel0004]

I realized that although porn make me feel good now, after Im done, I feel bad about it, so I just think about how I felt after Im done, and that prevents me from going there. I also put parental controls on my computer, and even though I knew how to remove them, I would have time to think about what I was doing and find something else to do.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

You've had a rough life. God forgave you on the cross. Now he's on your side. He's not waiting around to smash you. He there to help you through things.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

can you tell me how...when the temptation comes i feel like i am being controlled. how do i stop that. I pray...what else can i do?

Idle time is your greatest enemy, especially on the internet. If you're bored and on the net, the enemy will take that opportunity to assault your weaknesses. So as far as pornography goes, just getting out of the room when you don't have anything to do will help. If you don't need to be on then don't even sit next to your computer.
Having someone to be accountable to is helpful as well if that is possible.

 

[girlintact]

i know it's hard to stop especially when it comes to temptations. there are things that i'm tempted and i know it would just hurt my relationship with God. just know that God is always there... there's a song that states: God is the strength inside of me. I think it's Only One by United Hillsong.

but when i get to situations when i feel like i can't control myself because temptation is too strong, what i do is i pray & ask God to help me not be tempted. girl, prayer is so powerful. be genuine & have faith & God will not let you be tempted.

God is great because even if you sin, he's still there, in the bible it says that he will never leave you nor forsake you. always believe that, especially in times of struggles & temptations.... If you think going to sin, just pray to God & immediately he'll give you the strength to fight the temptations and if you do that, he'll bless you.

i hope this helps. God bless you.

 

[freyajem]

I have a problem with touching yourself and looking at pictures on the internet. My childhood has brought me to like these things and back then it was not my fault. But now I am older and i shouldn't do these things because now they are my sin. there is one problem ...I cannot stop. I tell myself i will not do it...I tell God i won't do it again. The next thing i know I am doing it and not caring about anything else. Everytime i do this i feel so guilty and i cannot talk to god. I'm scared he is going to hurt me but then again i take his mercy for granted. Maybe if he did just beat me up i wouldn't do it again. I hate myself when i do this.

Most certainly God will forgive you, already has forgiven you, forgave you each time before you did it because He knew.

Did you know that the more you keep in your mind that you have to stop, the harder it is to stop because it is on your mind all the time? The more you fill your mind with trying to stop, the more it is on your mind and the more you want to do it. Stop trying to stop and relax and you will find that the need will not be so great. I still touch occassionally which I consider no great sin as it is the only release I have and it is between me and God.

I don't know what your circumstances are but I do know that you need to stop trying to stop and take a rest from it. God loves you very much and waits at your side to hear your voice for Him.

It is just in my humble opinion.

 

[darknights]

try putting up parental controls that block porn. just hit random buttons for a paaword so that u dont know the password and wont be able to change it back. also. yes he can forgive you like others have stated but forgiving you doesnt mean he wont punish you. youll never be put through more than what u cant handle. you need to build your faith up more and trust in the lord that he will provide. ive had the same problem. try whenever an image pops up or whatever talking to jesus right away so that youll want to click off. ask for his help when the temptations come and remind him that you cant do it alone, that you cant do it without him and that you need his help. im sure he will not forsaken you.

 

[hpnotiqpnk]

pray that God helps you with this addiction, cause that's exactly what it is. It's almost like a drug head who can't control himself when he needs a hit. He doesn't think about anything but that hit. And you said you don't think about anything while you're viewing porn. Repent and ask God to come into your heart and change you on the inside and to take this passion away from you. Don't let the devil condemn you and lead you not to talk to God because that's exactly what he wants you to do. And if Satan gets you to stop talking to God, you're spiritual life is non existent, and he's succeeded in his plan. Talk to God straight up like he's one of your trusted friends. Admit that you have a problem but don't promise God anything. Remember when Peter told Jesus that he'd die for Him but Jesus already knew Peter's heart and that he would deny Him (John 13:37-38), God already knows our hearts, so don't promise Him anything because He knows you better than you know yourself. Pray that you recieve a heart change.

 

[Ave Maria]

The best thing you can do is just to avoid the things that arouse such temptations in you. This way you decrease the likelihood of having to deal with the temptation in the first place. Also, if it is Internet porn that you are struggling with, consider going to www.xxxchurch.com. At this site, you will be able to find a number of tools and resources to help you. May God bless you and keep you in your journey.

 

[UnitynLove]

Does God Use Cracked Pots?




Do you have joy in your life every single day? This is God's will for you...and He has provided the keys that will bring happiness, contentment, and joy regardless of your circumstances.

Are you convinced that your particular circumstances make happiness and enjoyment impossible for you? Well, it is not true! The keys that God offers you are designed to open the doors that you may have thought were forever locked.

Learning to be happy with yourself is a very important key to enjoying your life. If you know that God wants you to enjoy life, why does it sometimes seem impossible? Could it be that you are unhappy with yourself because you're not perfect? God doesn't require us to be perfect—He made us and He knows we are human and will make mistakes. Our job is to get up every day and do our best to use the keys He has provided for us. And when we fail, we must get right with God, receive His forgiveness, and go on. We need to quit being so hard on ourselves and enjoy our lives right where we are.

Many people feel that God can't use them because they are not perfect—but this is a lie. God (the Potter) uses cracked pots (that's us) to do His work. As Christians, we are containers that God wants to fill with His goodness and light. Then we are to carry that goodness and light to a dark world, sharing it with people everywhere we go. Don't be afraid of your flaws—acknowledge them and allow God to use you anyway. Quit worrying about what you're not and give God what you are.

I once read a story that beautifully illustrates the value of cracked pots...

A water bearer in India had two large pots hanging at the ends of a pole that he carried across his neck. One of the pots was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house. The other pot had a crack in it, and by the time it reached its destination, it was only half full. Every day for two years the water bearer delivered only one and one-half pots of water to the master's house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments—perfect to the end for which it was made. The poor little cracked pot was ashamed of its imperfections and miserable that it could accomplish only half of what it had been designed to do. After two years of what the imperfect pot perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer and said, "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you."

"Why?" asked the bearer, "What are you ashamed of?"

"Well, for these past two years, I have been able to deliver only half a load of water each day because this crack in my side allows water to leak out all the way back to the master's house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all this work without getting the full value from your efforts," the pot said.

The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot and, in his compassion, he said, "As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path." Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot noticed the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because half of its load had leaked out once again.

Then the bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path and not on the other pot's side? That's because I've always known about your flaw and took advantage of it by planting flower seeds on your side of the path. Every day as we walked back from the stream, you watered those seeds and for two years I have picked these beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just what you are, he would not have had this beauty to grace his house." Like that cracked pot, you too can accomplish wonderful things. You can make somebody happy. You can encourage, edify, and exhort those around you. You can use your gifts and talents to serve God. And as a bonus, you will learn to enjoy every day of your life.