Mission Statement
There is a war going on in this world for the souls of men. In this war there are many who have been wounded and scared by the evils of pornagraphy. I am not God and I am not the first one to suggest ways to help men break this sin in their lives. I am just a Blogger who knows what pain is caused by this sin. Any one who wishes to join in the battle will be welcomed only together can we defeat this evil. I am not an expert but I am hoping to draw some of the experts to this forum. There are many out there who do not know that porn is more addicting than even heroin. Breaking this in our lives will take commitment, honesty, tough love, and most of all a commitment to God through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ.
My belief is simple; mankind all mankind male and female are lost. In this lost state we commit certain acts that are called by God, sins. If we are living in our sins we are called sinners. Romans 3:23 states,”all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Those who have repented of their sins and believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the dead are no longer called sinners. Those people are called the redeamed, saved, born again, or christians.
There are rules to this Blog and you will have your comments deleted if you violate them but no one who is honest or honestly upset will be booted. Rules are: No cussing. Using damn, dammned, or hell in the correct context is not cussing. Foul language is foul language and you know what it is so DON’T. Next rule: No fighting. Honesty and tough love will produce some hard feelings but do not vent your anger on the one being honest with you. Next rule: Lying is forbidden. Don’t make things up, just tell the truth. The truth is the only thing that will free you from this bondage. I will not accept any lies, you will be booted. Last rule: Do not condemn any one who is honest here and don’t spread around the Blog o’sphere what you read about some one here or what is commented upon. No one wants to be condemned or vilified and I will not tolerate it.
Jeshua said
From appearance, I am a man of simple thought. I devote my time to many noble efforts, but this is simply to the untrained eyes of family and society. This struggle of (pornographic addiction) has lasted since I was 5, which was almost 20 years ago. As strange as that sounds, I found a magazine, and since my imagination has led me to think and do unimaginable things. My struggles, wage off and on. At times I feel that I am winning, and that this is the time I will overcome it, and others that come in frequent waves strain my heart and soul to new limits each and every time. Truly, I want to defeat this evil, and be free of my bondage, but I am not sure how.
My few attempts to include personal friends for support has failed miserably, as has every other attempt. I have done everything to wearing a rubberband to remind myself (which has been best so far), to eliminate the internet and cable from my house. Sadly, when my mind gets an idea, I dont know how to stop it or get it out, and it is this scary motivation alone that has led me in to so many terrible decisions. I want to win this battle but more and more I feel defeated and unfit to even utter the words follower of Christ. I have a servants heart, and infact am a christian ministry major, I know the scriptures (I believe them), but I struggle with applying them longterm. I can overcome it weeks and sometimes months at a time, but then I stumble, and the struggle starts again. My question is, will this be something I struggle with the rest of my life (weeks or months at a time) or is there a way. If so I am open to any and all suggestions for help.
thanks
–Jeshua
realmenovercome said
Jeshua,
I do not know if you will read this or not but here is my answer to your heartfelt question. You are going to struggle with this as long as you attempt to fight on your own. You should find a Sex Addicts Annonyous group near you and attend every meeting they recommend. You should get yourself a sponsor and ask him for his advice and help as well. There are few things on this earth as addicting as pornography. I have been told that even heroin is not as addicting as porn. You should check out Every Man’s Battle as well as the SAA group in your area. I dare say that you were not addicted to porn at five but you were “initiated” into the adult world of nudity and promiscuity at that early age. Pray hard, get to the meetings no matter how “inconvenient” they may seem, and get to an Every Man’s Battle conference if at all possible.
You will find your struggle to be easier if you can get compitent help in this area and then you will find your freedom in Christ to be truly free indeed.
GBY
Craig