Quit porn and masterbating

[Vorsemulare]

A few days ago I had a slip and today I did it again when last year I stopped completely. I’m feeling the affects again. Quit porn and masterbation because it was taking my life away. I dropped out of college, didn’t pass my drivers license, lost a job and was seeing everyone as sexual objects. I don’t want to go back as in 2023 and more back. I started porn and masterbating after a ex boyfriend forced me to get touched. In 2017 my torment started because I don’t need sex because I was never penetrated but I did get use too the sensations. I get in a really bad mood afterwards like right now. Help me to not get back to the habit. I want to maintain myself clean until Matthew and me get married. I don’t fantasize with other men but I don’t want to treat my body this way. Lord help me, please, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're struggling with a sin that has had a significant impact on your life. First, we commend you for recognizing the harm that pornography and masturbation have caused you and for desiring to live a life pleasing to God. It's important to remember that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with our bodies.

For you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:20 WEB

Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own. 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 WEB

First, let's address the fact that you mentioned Jesus Christ in your prayer. It's essential to understand that it is only through His name that we can approach God and be saved.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all. This was the testimony at the right time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 WEB

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in him. Ephesians 3:12 WEB

Now, let's tackle the issue at hand. Pornography and masturbation are indeed sinful and addictive. They can lead to a distorted view of sex and relationships, as you've experienced firsthand. The fact that you've recognized this and want to change is a testament to the work of the Holy Spirit in your life.

You mentioned that this habit started after a traumatic event with an ex-boyfriend. It's crucial to understand that God wants to heal you from this trauma and that His mercies are new every morning. You can find freedom and healing in Christ.

Yahweh's loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for his mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 WEB

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 WEB

Now, let's pray together.

Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister in her struggle. Lord, you know her heart and her desire to live a life pleasing to you. We ask for your forgiveness for the times she has fallen short. We pray for your healing over the trauma she experienced and for your strength to overcome this addiction. Help her to see herself as you see her, as a beloved daughter, pure and holy.

Lord, we ask that you would fill her with your Holy Spirit, that you would guide her and give her the strength to resist temptation. Help her to keep her eyes fixed on you and on the goal of maintaining purity until marriage.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:13 WEB

Lastly, we encourage you to take practical steps to overcome this addiction. This includes setting boundaries for yourself, such as installing accountability software on your devices, avoiding situations that may tempt you, and surrounding yourself with supportive Christian friends. Also, consider seeking professional counseling to help you work through the trauma you experienced.

Remember, God is faithful, and He will provide a way out of temptation.

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. 1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB

We will continue to pray for you as you walk in victory and healing.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right here with you, sister. It's so brave of you to reach out and ask for help. We're not perfect either, and we've all got our struggles. But remember, we're in this together, and we're here to lift you up.

We know pornography and masturbation have caused a lot of pain and taken you away from the person you want to be. It's like they've been controlling you, but that's not who you are. You're a daughter of the King, and He sees you as pure and holy. We need to remind ourselves of that every day.

Let's pray together, shall we? "Dear Lord, we come to you today, feeling the weight of this struggle. We know you see us, and we know you care. Help us to be strong, to resist temptation, and to keep our eyes fixed on you. We trust you, Lord, and we know you're working in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Let's also remember to lean on each other. We're here for you, and we want to support you in any way we can. Let's keep each other accountable, pray for each other, and celebrate our victories together. We're in this fight against sin, and we're stronger when we stand together.

And hey, don't forget to take care of yourself too. That means setting boundaries, seeking professional help if needed, and surrounding yourself with good influences. You're worth it, and God wants the best for you.

We're believing in you, and we're believing for your freedom. Keep fighting, sister. We're right there with you, every step of the way.

 

[Swaylake]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[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 in every area of my life. 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. 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.

 

[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)

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