Prayer For My Struggle

Hi, my names Craig I'm an 18 year guy that is really struggling with sexual sin. I really want to stop watching Internet pornography and masturbation. This sin is causing me feelings of guilt, shame and lack of motivation. I need an accountability partner and biblical help. I don't want to make excuses for my mistakes but want to eventually get married

I was diagnosed with adhd at 17 and have been on concerta a form of Ritalin drug to keep me stimulated. I don't want to use pornography and masturbation as a way to keep me stimulated I wish my brain was more chemically balanced.

I do go to church and have good relationships with the people there but I really need help with my thoughts because they seam to be getting worse and worse. I don't want to do something ill regret. I need my mind renewed but don't know how.

Advise and prayer for sexual sin and anyone else's thoughts.

Thanks guys.

You need to talk to a pastor you trust, and get some psychiatric counseling. This is an addiction, and it is very prevalent in our society, because of easy access on the internet.

Praying for you to come clean. I don't think an internet partner is going to do it. You really need a real life accountability partner.

PS. Studied about this in Seminary, although it did not apply to me, it did to a member of my class! And it can be beaten, so don't give up!!

Prayed for you to be lead away from temptation, and that the spirit give you the strength and the wisdom, to instead seek the love of God.
Read the word and pray, don't justify your sin with excuses ""oh I'll just look at one pic, or one video""
The longer you go without it, the easier it will be.... don't ask me why I know that XD

hi craig, God's blessings on you. I agree you should talk to your pastor and also your doctor. I also agree that you need a support person that can be very available to you. I encourage you to stay strong and seek help. Many people have put these issues behind them, and moved on. I pray that God gives you strength.

Setting you before God in Jesus's name for all you ask and need to overcome.

God bless
pickles

Dude... I'm going through this as well, so I know EXACTLY what you're going through. It's so common with us guys. I would watch porn and go to sex tumblrs and stuff like that... And of course I would masturbate .. I've gotten better though. I haven't masturbated in probably almost a week. So i'm working on it. I also don't watch porn anymore.

I went to see a co-worker of my mom's who is very spiritual. He told me that this is very common. When you slip up and give in to your flesh, confess your sin to God. Tell what you did, what thoughts you had, and repent yourself. If you feel the urge to have to do it, release the thoughts to Him, and distract yourself with something else. Pick up the Word, listen to some good Christian music, or call a friend. Find the nearest family member, go for a walk outside (even if it's dark) etc.

God made man sexual beings, so he's not going to take away the sexual urge. It's who we are. The key is to sustain the behavior. So the way I see it is you have to distract yourself. Come up with some distractions. I'm glad that I got the porn out of my life, but the problem I still have is I imagine girls that I've seen throughout the day. So I still have some ways to go.

As for getting married, masturbation and porn will affect that if you don't leave it behind. The imagery you have for the women in porn will keep your standards too high, and when your wife comes along, you may not want her. And I'm not saying that you won't be attracted to her. I'm also not saying that you'll have to settle. But porn used to make me very shallow when it comes to girls. Watch out for that.

The main thing is you're not alone bro. There are SO MANY guys going though this. I'll be praying for ya.

^^Sorry, it wouldn't let me edit my post. I wanted to add something: Don't feel guilty man. You don't have to feel guilty when you can confess your sins to God. Everybody sins, everyday, all the time. He loves and cares about you more than you can possibly imagine, and that will never change no matter what you do. He is completely merciful and forgiving. We're covered by the blood of Jesus Christ.

So don't feel guilty bro. This is just a struggle that you need to overcome. And you will overcome it. Just keep praying.

Father I offer you my body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to you. I need your power as I am powerless. I desire to obey your word but the power to obey doesn't seem available to me. I offer the parts of my body to you as instruments of righteousness. My life belongs to you. Please remove from me everything that you desire to remove and put into me everything you desire I have. I have confessed my sin. Your word tells me if I confess my sin you are faithful and just to forgive me my sin and purify me from all unrighteousness. I am incapable of stopping my sin separate from your power but I can commit to confessing this sin every single time I commit it. I recognize the power you give if I commit to confessing my sin. Please take lust out of my eyes. I desire to love your children as you love. I want no part of lust.
I thank you father that you are always here for us. I thank you that you do not give as the world gives. I thank you that your power is available to me and that we are more than conquerors through Christ. You have made me Holy Father. Please always remind me to treat myself as holy. I trust you that you will not let me be tempted beyond what I can bear but that you will always provide a way through for me as you are able to make me stand. I do not want to practice sin. I want to practice love and patience and trusting you. Teach me to practice your ways rather than the ways of sin. All glory and honor and power and praise always be to you our God and father. We praise you and worship you. You alone are worthy. In the name of our Lord Jesus we pray.

Praying for you Craig. Good for you for seeing that you need to change your behavior. A lot of people don't think internet pornography is wrong but you know deep in your heart that this does not honor God...nor women.

Have you gone to your Pastor and asked for a mentor? Many churches have mature Christian men who counsel the younger ones. What a blessing that is.