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Hey guys.
How's it going?
Hope you all have a great summer so far.
Guys, I have a problem and need some suggestions/advice from you guys.
I am a Christian who is currently still struggling with porn & masturbation addiction.
though I've made some improvement.
I was doing it every 2 days last year, now, i do it every a week or so.
But still, this is NOT right. (I don't want to be easily satisfied and stuck in this level. I want to be completely free because I believe that God IS able to do that.)
And I really want to stop this.
I've seen the effects of having this bad habit: low self-esteem, not confident in yourself, bad relationship w others, lazy, like to take shortcut, taking things for granted, less spend time w friends, not productive in life (therefore, less chance being successful in life), etc.
I think this habit is REALLY DESTRUCTIVE. and I believe that if a person set free from this bad habit, he or she would be way more productive and confident doing things in life and thus have GREATER chance of being successful in life.
In my personal life, I have wasted so many years just because of this bad habit. I feel that I could have used those wasted years for something more productive. and I believe if I would've done that, I believe I would've been more successful by now. Therefore, once again, I really need to destroy this bad habit.
So, I was wondering if you guys have any suggestion or advice that I can use to stop this bad habit?
So far I've found two things really helpful:
1. Asking help from God (Meditating Word of God)
2. Taking your responsibility (Disciplining your mind, for ex: put your Laptop outside)
Do you guys have anything else to add (or some insights)? I would really appreciate it! Thank you so much!
P.S. (here I want to explain just in case there are people out there who are struggling with this bad habit and looking for help. Hopefully can be helpful to you. Never give up! God is able! )
(These two related because in order for me to discipline my mind, I have to meditate on good things (things that are above/WOG). I have also read books about mind from Joyce Meyer. It's been really helpful to me.
And that's why I love Joyce. I believe God has used her mightily to help people through her personal life, including me. For those of you guys who are also struggle with this habit I HIGHLY recommend you to read or listen to Joyce's books/sermons.
I also think disciplining your mind (taking responsibilities for yourself) is really helpful, because you can't just wish to change and just sit there and wishing God to help you while you're doing nothing. (this is from Joyce's teaching). So, in this case, I started to put my laptop outside, and THAT's when my life began to change gradually.)
How's it going?
Hope you all have a great summer so far.
Guys, I have a problem and need some suggestions/advice from you guys.
I am a Christian who is currently still struggling with porn & masturbation addiction.
though I've made some improvement.
I was doing it every 2 days last year, now, i do it every a week or so.
But still, this is NOT right. (I don't want to be easily satisfied and stuck in this level. I want to be completely free because I believe that God IS able to do that.)
And I really want to stop this.
I've seen the effects of having this bad habit: low self-esteem, not confident in yourself, bad relationship w others, lazy, like to take shortcut, taking things for granted, less spend time w friends, not productive in life (therefore, less chance being successful in life), etc.
I think this habit is REALLY DESTRUCTIVE. and I believe that if a person set free from this bad habit, he or she would be way more productive and confident doing things in life and thus have GREATER chance of being successful in life.
In my personal life, I have wasted so many years just because of this bad habit. I feel that I could have used those wasted years for something more productive. and I believe if I would've done that, I believe I would've been more successful by now. Therefore, once again, I really need to destroy this bad habit.
So, I was wondering if you guys have any suggestion or advice that I can use to stop this bad habit?
So far I've found two things really helpful:
1. Asking help from God (Meditating Word of God)
2. Taking your responsibility (Disciplining your mind, for ex: put your Laptop outside)
Do you guys have anything else to add (or some insights)? I would really appreciate it! Thank you so much!
P.S. (here I want to explain just in case there are people out there who are struggling with this bad habit and looking for help. Hopefully can be helpful to you. Never give up! God is able! )
(These two related because in order for me to discipline my mind, I have to meditate on good things (things that are above/WOG). I have also read books about mind from Joyce Meyer. It's been really helpful to me.
And that's why I love Joyce. I believe God has used her mightily to help people through her personal life, including me. For those of you guys who are also struggle with this habit I HIGHLY recommend you to read or listen to Joyce's books/sermons.
I also think disciplining your mind (taking responsibilities for yourself) is really helpful, because you can't just wish to change and just sit there and wishing God to help you while you're doing nothing. (this is from Joyce's teaching). So, in this case, I started to put my laptop outside, and THAT's when my life began to change gradually.)