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Post by iamfree on Nov 25, 2019 19:23:08 GMT -7
Just need prayer and accountability. I will use this forum to let everyone know where I am at in my battle against lust. I have been struggling with this for a long time and I am tired of giving into it. So, this post is my first and I want to say that I believe that I have freedom through the power of Christ. This is going to be a walk of faith for me and I pray that this forum will be another tool to my freedom. Please pray for me. I will post my progress whether it’s good or bad. Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2019 21:27:54 GMT -7
Welcome to BG.
You are on the right track. Getting tired of being controlled by lust is a huge step.
Father I lift up iamfree to you. Give iamfree the strength and perseverance to be the overcomer he is in Christ Jesus. Be with him and guide him as he walks this journey of overcoming and drawing closer to You. Amen
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Post by iamfree on Nov 26, 2019 4:34:53 GMT -7
Welcome to BG. You are on the right track. Getting tired of being controlled by lust is a huge step. Father I lift up iamfree to you. Give iamfree the strength and perseverance to be the overcomer he is in Christ Jesus. Be with him and guide him as he walks this journey of overcoming and drawing closer to You. Amen Thanks, amymine712. Really appreciate it!
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 26, 2019 6:14:42 GMT -7
Welcome!!!
Praying for you, and please pray for us too.
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Post by iamfree on Dec 1, 2019 6:34:16 GMT -7
Back again. Failed miserably yesterday. Had this dream about a woman I know. Didn’t think of her previously and there is no attention to her. Yet, I had this dream about her. Can’t remember all the details, but I do know in the dream, she was enticing me. Through this dream, the urge to masturbate and view porn was very strong and I gave into it. I felt so shameful. I have asked for forgiveness and repented of my sin. Please pray for me!!! I refuse to wallow in shame and in condemnation! I know that I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength. I can overcome and will overcome. Wanted to confess and again pray for me. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2019 7:33:15 GMT -7
A tip for you that I learned in my early overcoming journey. Before you go to sleep, pray over yourself and your dreams. It helps to keep your dreams pure. The last impure dream I had, my dream-self actually cast the devil out in my dream. Haven't had issues with impure dreams since. Praying over yourself and your dreams does work...It may not work perfectly in the beginning but, if you keep at it and stay in faith, you will get stronger and the impure dreams will go away.
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Post by savedbygrace on Dec 2, 2019 5:54:41 GMT -7
Please pray for me!!! I refuse to wallow in shame and in condemnation! I know that I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength. I can overcome and will overcome. Wanted to confess and again pray for me. Thanks That can be a bad place.... halfway between a dream and being awake.
Amen! Don't wallow in it. Thanks for that promise you quote above. Praying for you!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2019 22:40:30 GMT -7
A tip for you that I learned in my early overcoming journey. Before you go to sleep, pray over yourself and your dreams. It helps to keep your dreams pure. The last impure dream I had, my dream-self actually cast the devil out in my dream. Haven't had issues with impure dreams since. Praying over yourself and your dreams does work...It may not work perfectly in the beginning but, if you keep at it and stay in faith, you will get stronger and the impure dreams will go away. This is a good point. Other recovery books I know mention this and my Pastor also encouraged me like this too.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2019 22:42:50 GMT -7
hello iamfree, I will pray for you. read the bible every morning without fail and hear from the Lord and pray to Him. Get the power of Jesus back in your life by trusting in His goodness and power. Jesus is able to cast out demons and also gives his desciples power over demons. The Bible says so. Cast out those thoughts in the name of Jesus. Fight the Good Fight.
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Post by savedbygrace on Dec 11, 2019 6:06:36 GMT -7
Good counsel above. Praying for you! Keep posting here!
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Post by iamfree on Feb 9, 2020 5:28:58 GMT -7
Back Again!! I did pretty good for a month. Then I gave in again and again. Man, I hate this!! I don’t know what to say. I know what I must do, but I don’t do it. As I am reflecting back, I need to get on this website more often, especially when temptation rears it’s ugly head. This is so defeating! Guilt and condemnation is overwhelming. However, I am not giving up! Through Christ, I can do all things!! A previous post to me said to start praying and taking authority over my dreams before I go to bed. I have to admit I didn’t do this and had a dream and hence I failed. I will start doing this tonight before I turn in. Another thing I am going to do is get on this website more often to be accountable. Please continue to pray for me. I confess that I am victorious daily through Jesus and I am victorious now! Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2020 6:36:05 GMT -7
Glad to see you back although I would rather it be under better circumstances. I hate that so many are struggling with this sin addiction. I am glad that you recognize that you need accountability and this site helps you.
You can overcome. I know because the Lord lead me through it. It takes practice, perseverance, dedication and vigilance. You have to spend time with God every day getting to know Him personally.
Ephesians 6 needs to be our life text. We all need the armor of God and we need to put it on daily.
Keep going and learning and putting into practice what you learn.
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Post by Will on Feb 9, 2020 18:36:20 GMT -7
Keep going I am free! You will get there!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2020 20:05:26 GMT -7
hello iamfree, please read the Bible every day. It is God's Word that is strong and powerful in our lifes. Our pastor said yesterday that if we are not reading the Bible then we really don't want to be with God. It's a hard saying but I think it's true. Reading this site is good to, but when we are not here and it's just you, and the temptation, you have to know that God is right there and wants to help you. Sometimes you have to get rid of things like the internet or whatever is making you fall down. Keep asking God for a change and ask God to show you what you need to go. If you sense a rebellious spirit in you, know it, and confess it and ask God to change you. We all make mistakes the Bible says, but let's not allow the kindness of God to allow us to keep making the same mistakes. I struggle too. Anger, fear, etc, etc, Praying for you too.
a brother in Christ, Dominic
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Post by iamfree on Feb 11, 2020 4:49:20 GMT -7
I want to thank you all for the words of encouragement. It really help. I said I was going to be more accountable, so here I am. Since my last post, everything have been great. I am learning to take one day at a time in this journey. I am reading the Word everyday, praying and fighting this battle through the power of Jesus name. Again, thank you all for your prayers and support. Will post again.
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