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Post by javajake on Nov 9, 2019 10:01:58 GMT -7
Agree! Agree! Agree!
Also, may I add it helped greatly to type out my current struggle and not play with it before it took root.
I distracted myself with scripture and prayer. God is always faithful. Even started to use my Bible memory app.
Psalm 119:11-16(ASV)
11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart,
That I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O Jehovah:
Teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I declared
All the ordinances of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on thy precepts,
And have respect unto thy ways.
16 I will delight myself in thy statutes:
I will not forget thy word.
Lord help me to be this guy! Praying for you also brothers and sisters!!
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Post by javajake on Nov 10, 2019 8:09:21 GMT -7
Well I dived off the edge. porn and "m".
1 Corinthians 10:12(ESV)
12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.
Time to regroup.
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 10, 2019 15:08:09 GMT -7
Jesus spent time with tax collectors and other sinners. He was criticized for doing so.
But those who well (perhaps said sarcastically) obviously did not need Him. He came to call sinners to repentance, which included spending time with them.
An amazing thought: Rom.8:26-27 ESV)
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Let the Holy Spirit help you pray!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 16:27:02 GMT -7
Remember even Paul had to put his body under submission.
Every time you succeed in telling your body no, you get stronger. It does help to focus on God instead of the temptation. I am glad you were able to do that! That is a huge win! Now to regroup and get back in the battle. You can do this.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 17:47:24 GMT -7
Joshua 1:8-9 CSB
This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. [9] Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Psalm 1:2-3 CSB
Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. [3] He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
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Post by javajake on Nov 11, 2019 8:31:56 GMT -7
Wonderful verses! Thanks for encouraging me in the Lord! My men's group at a local church is pretty much down to 2, sometimes 3 of us guys. We have been through all the books, some twice. It started from the "Faithful and True" ministry for sexual addiction. When Celebrate Recovery started this group died expect for us. It's nice to have a face to face talk with someone but there has to be Biblical encouragement and direction. We are down to sharing our ups and downs, talking a bit then praying and leaving. Unless we are reading a Christian book on this subject we are not sharing much scripture anymore. It's more or less a confessional booth.
I love your encouragement from the Scriptures!! Thanks again.
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 13, 2019 6:42:15 GMT -7
The book I'm reading, When the Enemy Strikes, by Charles Stanley, would give you lots of fuel for discussion!  Of particular value is the section on the believers armor, from Eph. ch 6, but the whole book is great for helping us see through Satan's lies. |
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Post by javajake on Nov 13, 2019 8:38:12 GMT -7
Thanks SBG! Will run it by them.
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Post by javajake on Nov 15, 2019 8:08:33 GMT -7
Well I dived off the edge(again). porn and "m". (Same old same old) Didn't get my thoughts under control. Lied to myself again.
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 16, 2019 10:20:25 GMT -7
I'm sorry, my friend. I can't preach; I've given in so, so often. Run back to Jesus. Be in worship tomorrow. Let Him speak His word to your heart. He came to bind up the brokenhearted. Take those opening words of Isaiah 61 (verses 1-3)and realize Jesus fulfills that... for you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 11:16:57 GMT -7
Pick yourself up and get back in the fight. Remember we win because Christ already won for us.
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Post by javajake on Nov 18, 2019 7:56:37 GMT -7
Having a hard time getting back in the race. Last two days was a repeat. Ton of articles here www.desiringgod.org Although I don't agree with some of John Piper's doctrines his website has a ton of articles written by different authors on porn and Christians issues with it. And I do mean a ton. What does that tell us? |
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 18, 2019 16:35:40 GMT -7
That we're not alone!
Praying for you, my brother.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 7:55:11 GMT -7
Having a hard time getting back in the race. Last two days was a repeat. Ton of articles here www.desiringgod.org Although I don't agree with some of John Piper's doctrines his website has a ton of articles written by different authors on porn and Christians issues with it. And I do mean a ton. What does that tell us? It tells me that Satan is getting to a lot of Christians to keep them from their freedom and to keep them ineffective in doing what Christ wants them to do. This is a spiritual war. By keeping us weak and ineffective he thinks he can win. Laughs on him though because our weaknesses is what Christ uses to shine and when He shines we become strong! |
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Post by javajake on Dec 26, 2019 9:42:12 GMT -7
Hope everyone had a blessed Christmas! Thank you Lord for your unspeakable gift!
I keep a journal of this battle. This past year has not been good. Sense my last post I had four more incidents of "p&m". Discouraged. Anxiety starting to creep back in. Other issues trying to creep back in also. I confess everything to God and thank Him for His gift in Christ. Discipline and saying no to myself has been a problem from youth. God has been patient and merciful.
I want this next year to be Christ honoring and victorious in the power of the Lord!
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Of particular value is the section on the believers armor, from Eph. ch 6, but the whole book is great for helping us see through Satan's lies.