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TyrinDynasty

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Jul 15, 2013
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I have become addicted to something that I really hate doing and I have been a slave to this addiction for a long time. There have been times that I fight it back and I manage to hold it off but more often than not it has reigned over me. I try to stop then when I do for a substantial amount of time the desire of doing it just presses and presses until I eventually end up doing it. The thing I do is very much a sin and I know the lord does not like it and am greatful for every moment I can still exist under his grace but I am very worried about my salvation and my future in general. I have talked to my pastor at church about and although they did address it as an issue, I didn't receive much help. Its becoming worse, lately I have even skipped church in allure of this addiction. I don't really care much for the church I go to either though because I just feel so... ...secluded, like everyone there has their own group and Im not really apart of it - instead Im just a guy who goes there but Im not of them. I feel separated in that regard. Im not blaming the church for this though..I just really need help.
 

tourist

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You just need prayer and a little determination on your part. What you have described is quite common. God understands the human condition quite well and will help you to overcome this addiction. By all means, keep searching for a new church home as that it important in your spiritual walk. I have said a prayer for your situation. I don't believe I have seen you post since you joined 2 years ago. The forums can be a good place for comfort, support and understanding. Glad to have you onboard. Welcome to CC.
 

levi85

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Jul 2, 2013
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Father God we together pray for TyrinDynasty, let you give your knowledge, strength to say no to this sin and glorify you. Lord let TyrinDynasty be set free from this addiction yes Lord, also help to pray meditate your word, obey you and leave this path of destruction. Lord please redeem TyrinDynasty and you be glorified in TyrinDynasty's life. We agree with this prayer. In Jesus gracious name, Amen!
 
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I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles, friend. I so appreciate your courage to open your heart and reach out for help. I just said a prayer for you, asking the Lord to draw you closer to Himself and free you from the hold of addiction. Remember that God asks us to keep our minds on things that are true, right, pure, and lovely, and to let the Holy Spirit flow through our lives. The Apostle Paul also writes in I Corinthians 10:31, “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” I know it’s not easy to get rid of addictions, but you can be an overcomer with His help. May He be your ever-present help and may your confidence in His grace and goodness increase as you look to Him in faith. Sending prayers your way!
 

TyrinDynasty

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Jul 15, 2013
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Thank you for your prayers, its alittle deeper than putting my determination into stopping, I've tried that so many times and each time I have failed miserably. Sometimes I could go weeks, maybe months even but eventually something will trigger it and regardless of how much I say no I end up doing it anyway its like it clouds my mind until I eventually submit into it and its like the more I resist the harder it becomes to resist and its almost to a point where I dont truly know if I really can stop but I know if I don't it will cause alot of damage to other areas of my life or completely prohibit me from entering a good and godly relationship and that is something I have longed for. Then I'm also very afraid of what might happen if that did come to pass and I backslide and ended up hurting someone deeply. Today I nearly destroyed the source of it..but doing so would also destroy other areas of my life and I dont know for sure if that will stop me. You see, when it happens.. my entire mindset changes..almost entirely..I am not the same person at all. my thinking changes, my perception changes, I become almost ruthless and I don't concede to any laws, limits, resistances against it. The only thing I care about at that time is just that moment and I even KNOW I'm going against God (which honestly scares me to death) but I just won't stop. There are times where I do rebuke, fight back and read the bible and sometimes I manage to hold it off but I lose control eventually because the crave is so nerve wrecking that it literally drives me nuts to the point where its difficult to even function when I resist it for a prolonged period of time and I don't know how to combat that especially when it never goes away.
 
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Tabitha4thelord

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Im praying for you dear
I understand how hard some things
In this life can be
God Bless you