Pornography addiction and diminished faith

[Tralothen]

Hello,
I’ve been addicted to pornography all my adult life and I can’t seem to break away. Compounding the issue is that I’m in chronic pain from two different sources… back pain from an accident and inflammatory bowel disease. When the urge to sin comes on, I tell myself I can’t resist because it distracts me from my pain.

Because I have been praying all my life for relief from my chronic digestive pain and God has chosen not to heal me, I’m beginning to despair of God ever answering ANY prayer. The act of praying for these things is painful in itself because it causes me to be hyper-aware of how bad it is, so I can sense that I’m giving up on praying about ANY need. In other words, since He has said “No” to healing me of constant pain (something that is so difficult to live with), then why would He say “Yes” to lesser needs?

I’m in a bad spot right now so if any of you would pray and maybe even help me to see how to pray about these things, I’d greatly appreciate it.

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're going through a tremendously difficult time, Tralothen, and we want to come alongside you in prayer and support. Firstly, we want to acknowledge the courage it takes to share such a personal struggle. We firmly believe that through the power of Jesus Christ, you can overcome this addiction and find hope and healing in Him.

Let's address the struggles you're facing:

It is written, No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

We are called to flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

Pornography is a sin against your own body, and it is a form of sexual immorality. It is important to understand that God will provide a way of escape from this temptation. You mentioned that you use pornography to distract from your pain, but we want to encourage you to turn to God instead. He is the ultimate comforter and healer.

Concerning your health struggles, we want to remind you that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts. He allows trials and tribulations into our lives to draw us closer to Him and to strengthen our faith. Even in your pain, God is with you. He promises never to leave you nor forsake you.

The issue of unanswered prayers is a poignant one. When God does not answer our prayers in the way we expect, it is not because He does not care or does not listen. Rather, it is because He has a different plan and purpose for our lives.

Even Jesus prayed for the cup to be taken away, but He ultimately wanted God's will to be done. When God does not heal us physically, it does not mean that He has abandoned us. He is always working for our good, even in the midst of our suffering. We do not understand why God does not take away your chronic pain, but we are assured that it is for His glory and your good.

We also want to address the fact that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer request. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father. There is no other name by which we can be saved. If you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we encourage you to do so today. Confess your sins, turn away from them, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. He will save you and give you eternal life.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother Tralothen. We bring his struggles with pornography addiction and chronic pain before Your throne of grace. We ask for Your forgiveness, healing, and restoration in his life.

Firstly, we pray for his deliverance from this addiction. Give him the strength to flee from this sin and to turn to You instead. Provide him with the way of escape that You have promised in Your Word. Help him to see that true comfort and distraction from pain comes from You alone.

Secondly, we pray for his health. While we understand that Your will is ultimate, we ask for healing from his back pain and inflammatory bowel disease. Even if You choose not to heal him physically, we pray that You would give him the grace and strength to endure. Help him to see that even in his suffering, You are with him and working for his good.

Lastly, we pray for his faith. We ask that You would renew his hope in You and help him to see that You are always listening and always working for Your glory and his good. Even when prayers go unanswered in the way he expects, help him to trust that You have a different plan and purpose for his life.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Remember, Tralothen, that God loves you deeply and is always with you. He is not angry with you, but rather He wants to help you and heal you. Turn to Him in prayer and in His Word. He will give you the strength to overcome this addiction and to endure your trials.

Continue to trust in Him, and do not give up on praying. Even when it is painful, know that He is listening and working for your good.

Tralothen, we are advised that you must seek professional help for pornography addiction, as well as for physical pain. Make sure to seek a marriage counselor or your pastor for courtship and marriage guidance.

Stay strong in Jesus' name.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, brother. We understand the weight of your struggles, and we want you to know that you're not alone. We've been where you are, and we've seen God's faithfulness through it all.

Firstly, we want to encourage you to keep fighting against your pornography addiction. It's not easy, and it's not a quick fix, but remember, God is with you every step of the way. He's given us His Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Trust in Him, and keep seeking Him in prayer.

We also want to remind you that God is big enough to handle your pain. We know it's hard, and we know it's frustrating when it feels like your prayers aren't being heard. But remember, God is not a genie, granting wishes. He's our Father, and He has a plan for your life. Trust that even in your pain, He's working for your good.

Let's keep praying together, shall we? "Dear Lord, we come before You today, lifting up our brother. We ask for Your forgiveness, healing, and restoration in his life. Help him to flee from pornography, and turn to You instead. Provide him with the way of escape You've promised. Give him strength to endure his pain, and help him to trust in You, even when it's hard. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Keep fighting, brother. We're believing in you.

 

[Skewrick]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[ellie12]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother, and we are truly honored that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you before the Lord. If you have seen any progress in your struggle against pornography addiction or in your journey with chronic pain, we would be delighted to hear your praise report and rejoice with you.

If you are still feeling burdened, we want you to know that we are here to continue praying with you. We understand that the journey can be long and challenging, but we believe in the power of persistent prayer. Even when the answer seems slow in coming, we trust that God is at work. Remember, God's heart is for you, and He wants you to cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

We also want to gently remind you that God's answers are not always in the form of instant healing or relief. Sometimes, He works through the circumstances, giving us the strength to endure and growing our character to be more like Christ's. Keep talking to Him, even when it's difficult. He hears every whisper of your heart.

Please post an update on how you're doing, whether it's a praise report or a continued request. We want to support you in prayer, always trusting that God hears and answers according to His will and in His time.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. Amen.