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Post published by SocratesTheKing
For some reason this summer has been hard. I have back slid on almost everything productive. I normally exercise and study daily, but I have stopped doing that. I had a good streak going, and I have ruined that and been watching porn several times a week for the last month. I have started playing video games in place of seeing people. I have a lot going on at work, but that is normal for me. I have laid up all night thinking about this spiral I have been going down, and I have come to a few conclusions. First, Obviously whatever was working before is not working now which means I need to adjust my plans. Second, I need to swallow my pride and reach out to some brothers are church. Lastly, although it may sound like I am lonely, I think I need go take a month off where I rent a cabin that has no internet or cell service and just spend some time in prayer. I want to be completely unplugged and feel bored again.
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PatrickJames
Good on you for the awareness to observe your situation with honesty and conclude that what you are doing is not working so you have to make changes. You are strong in the Lord and in the strength of His Might and He will work all things together for your good. Amen.
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Myfortress
Recognizing your slip is a good first step. Nowvtake practical steps to get back into gear. Go with everything except the month in the cabin.
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CPilot
I estimate that I have made hundreds of feeble vows/attempts to quit but perhaps only a handful that resulted in more than 30 days of success. When I recall what led to failure following these attempts, I see four ever-present factors. (1) I allowed earthly concerns to usurp my commitment to daily heartfelt prayer and (2) I relaxed my commitment not to let my eyes linger on any alluring image or person. (3) I indulged in self-pity over some stressful or disappointing situation and sought self comfort. (4) When weak, I allowed myself to be in dangerous situations where I was alone with some form of salacious media.
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Henryforward
If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and turn from their wicked ways then I will here from heaven and forgive them their sins and heal there lands.
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Henryforward
Spend a day mourning and fasting. Get into the word and just pour your heart out to God. He will hear you and help you.
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PatrickJames
@CPilot I think we can all totally relate to your response above. I know I can. What has really helped me recently is accepting my weakness like Paul's thorn in 2Corinthians 12:9 and relying on God's grace that is "sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
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