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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 16:37:05 GMT -7
Sorry to interrupt you two but would you mind sharing your links in the resources section? That way they aren't as likely to get lost. Thanks.
Rical, keep getting back in the fight. As long as you don't give up, you will overcome. Every time you get back in the fight you gain strength and, if you are aware, you learn something.
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Post by rical on May 6, 2017 11:51:24 GMT -7
Went to a game today. Seating on the bleachers I battled with looking at butt cleavage and yoga pants. although I wasn't perfect I won more than I lost. I am so grateful to this forum for giving me a place to confess, get and give encouragement.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 14:52:11 GMT -7
Hey you won! Congrats!
Yeah the way some women dress today makes me want to go up to them and ask what the heck they were thinking. I really have to bite my tongue. We women need to be conscious of how we dress and how it affects others.
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Post by rical on May 6, 2017 18:29:56 GMT -7
I dont hold them responsible for my actions. I'm accountable to God just like they will be. I've been told that back in Victorian times men would stand on the streets for hours just to get a view of a woman's bare ankle. Jeremiah 17:9 the heart is decitful...and desperately wicked...
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Post by rical on May 9, 2017 16:29:08 GMT -7
Started a new thread for answering the study questions under the general discussion under Surfing for God, I don't know if that's where it should go.
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Post by rical on May 10, 2017 19:21:47 GMT -7
Yesterday I posted something but it didn't post so let's hope this one works. I'm amazed how little conscious thinking goes into my looking at women. I've been able to catch and stop myself several times throughout the last couple of days with God's help. I'm reestablishing support from a couple of fellow strugglers.
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May 11, 2017 8:22:05 GMT -7
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Post by KevinesKay on May 11, 2017 8:22:05 GMT -7
That's good Rical, keep at it! Every sin grabs it's origin from the heart. If you can master your heart, the mind and body will follow. Hoping that you can see the blessings of this journey.
I like what you started with the Surfing for God study questions. It's helpful to me too. So thanks for sharing. Don't give up, brother. Stay strong and sober. You are so loved here!
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Post by rical on May 12, 2017 20:19:34 GMT -7
Thank you Kevin, it's more fun to have someone to answer the questions with. I have the next chapter done but haven't posted the yet. I was able to do an overnight with the family. It was a nice time of reconnecting. God is doing some incredible things in my heart. I'm starting to develop new habits and self control (obedience to the Holy Spirit) . I went to an event last night, during the clean up one of the ladies while wearing a skirt kept squatting down to clean things off the floor. Last week I would have either positioned myself for a peak or fought myself not to however this time I just reminded myself I don't do that anymore, turned my back and found someone to take too. Today a woman walking towards me in a tee shirt and no bra, momentarily caught my eye and imagination but I was just as quickly able to let it go. The Lord reminded me it is best to seek progress and let him worry about perfection. Again thank you for your support.
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Post by rical on May 13, 2017 10:46:34 GMT -7
Christ is doing great things in me. While I was at the store today I could tell what type of underwear a lady was wearing, I was momentarily excited but than started paying more attention to her heart . I could hear the way her and her father were not getting along and started to feel sorry for her.
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Post by KevinesKay on May 14, 2017 8:15:55 GMT -7
That's good Rical. You got this!
I can appreciate what you shared about doing the work being more fun with another. There is strength in numbers. Let's continue to encourage one another through this process. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by rical on May 16, 2017 18:40:07 GMT -7
Went out for a walk tonight, not only did I avoid looking in windows for the most part without much of an internal struggle
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Post by rical on May 18, 2017 20:33:09 GMT -7
I had a couple close calls today but thankfully I was able to pray my way through. I not sure if i was me letting my guard down or if I had a chemical surge in my body from being intimate with my wife, which hasn't happened in quite a while.
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Post by KevinesKay on May 19, 2017 14:26:53 GMT -7
Glad to know that you're sticking with it rical. You'll get better at this. God is faithful. Thanks for checking in.
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Post by rical on May 22, 2017 17:59:01 GMT -7
Doing well today.
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Post by rical on May 23, 2017 13:25:12 GMT -7
AA has a bumper sticker that says "I Didn't Quit I Surrendered ". I never fully understood what that meant until this time around. I'm not fighting my addiction, I'm accepting it. It will always be there, I just need to be aware of it and not give in to it. There is one lady in work who because I've seen through her clothes what type of underwear she is wearing, I'm particularly venerable around. Today when I saw her the old me started to kick in, I stop and told myself I don't do that anymore. I had a nice conversation with her without making her an object of my minds pleasure.
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