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Posted: Mon Feb 6th, 2006 03:29 am |
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Hi everyone - this is my first time on and my online name is George (actually its my real first name!)
I am very greatful to God that there is a discussion group board like this, it is the first I have seen on the internet.
Like most of you I have a masturbation addiction (for some of you it sounds like you have overcome it)
I did read the article that you all advised. but I am also a student, somewhat anxious about my future, and with lots of work and circumstance it seems like the urge for masturbation is getting stronger. - I used to last 3 or 4 days, now about 1 or 2days only ! I am 28 years old and single, and other than this I am quite a joyful person with the Lord, with a desire to evangelize. Anyways, is there any strategy when the desire becomes overwhelming. I've tried prayer, scripture, cold showers!
By the way I first started masturbating when I was 12, and have never been able to quit!
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Posted: Wed Feb 8th, 2006 02:45 pm |
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| Hi George, I share much of your story. The only thing that I've found that helps when the desire begins is to connect with a real person who is safe and that you can talk through some of the thoughts. Ideally, this would be someone who has struggled with the same addiction in the past and has learned to overcome it. Try it and let me know if it helps.
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eskimo88
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Posted: Tue Jan 2nd, 2007 09:44 pm |
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that's awesome that you're putting your story out there. I think sometimes that when desire for masturbation becomes stronger, it's because we've decided to do something about our problem, and decided to try and give it to God and to seek him out wholeheartedly. I don't think Satan likes this, and tries to do everything he can to make us fall harder. He tries to tail us when we put our best efforts out to truly repent and become free, because he would love to see us in bondage. Just some thoughts, they're only mine, Im pretty young I dont want to come across as a wise guy or anything, just something I was thinking about. I admire your courage, and I face the same struggle with masturbation addiction. Thanks
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Posted: Wed Jan 10th, 2007 04:02 am |
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Hey George,
Hang in there buddy. Things will get better! I would encourage you to fall on your face to God. I too struggle with masturbation and I am a single pastor only I am over 40. With God's help, guidance and direction, and with sincere prayer you will get through it all. When the "urge" comes...call your pastor, accountability partner, a friend, they will help you get through the tough times!
Keep looking up!
Jim
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Posted: Mon Mar 5th, 2007 03:05 am |
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Hi George,
I am also single and 28 years old. I struggled with the same thing for many years from an even younger age. It was extremely difficult for me to break, however the Lord revealed to me personally (not that it is the same with everyone else), that the secular rock/dance music I had contained lyrics that gave the enemy an 'open door' into my life. I am not saying that it is everyone's responsibility to trash their secular music, but there was something about the music I had that gave Satan the legal right to oppress me in this area and keep me in bondage. I hear that some music out there is actually dedicated to Satan in some way, without the buyer actually realizing it.
The Lord also revealed another problem I didn't realize, which was browsing websites carelessly. I found that the enemy found an open door into my life through certain websites I was visiting. Even though they weren't blatantly bad, they still contained material that would be considered the devil's workshop. So since giving that up, and trashing the music, I have been walking in freedom on a daily basis.
Also the Lord showed me that I had to pray through and repent of the sins of my family members, as in my case there were generational curses that needed to be broken. For more on breaking curses, see http://www.sw-mins.org
The main source of freedom though is the Cross and a personal relationship with Christ. Through a constant daily devotion of prayer, praise (which I am still working on), and meditating on Scripture, we are able to develop the mind of Christ.
Hope this helps!
in Christ,
Joe
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