Hi guys,
thanks for encouraging one another.
Know that a lot of guys have overcome this addiction.
1) - If you can, journal on a site such as this one
One thing which helped me immensely back when I started,
was journaling on a site similar to this one.
I gained a couple of buddies, and I was accountable to the people on that site.
It also gave me a good insight into my progress,
because I was able to read back my posts from weeks,and months ago..
I paid special attention to BIG URGES, BIG TEMPTATIONS,
If you will DENY a BIG TEMPTATION, and then journal about it,
YOU WILL SKYROCKET YOUR SUCCESS!!! - Because you will analyse what happens within you,
you will shine a light into the dark territory where the enemy attacks.
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2) -
KEY to go from "2-month success", to FOREVER SUCCESS:
This is a crazy journey,
once you get started,
and are well on your way,
there will be moments when you will think,
now I am free,
its been 3 weeks, or 2 months,
and now I don't even feel an urge
for this slimy evil things anymore..
That is a great sign,
BUT,
that is a small victory,
in a big war,
stay on guard!
ALL THAT MATTERS IS,
how you will react just 1 time ,
perhaps 3 weeks from now.
Perhaps 3 months from now! - yes it may take a long time
Devil will prepare a perfect attack,
many days, weeks, or months later,
and your body will want to do it,
with EXTREME desire,
BUT, you have to say NO!
That will be the big challenge.
It's like a big finals game. Regular season doesn't matter anymore, you have to get that CHAMPIONSHIP!
So, it will come down to a 1 or a few moments. Just like in the NBA Playoffs or something.
Maybe a finals game 7 in semi-finals , and a game 7 in the finals. This are the moments that matter.
You can win your own MVP and Title.
Don'l let the devil get the rewards instead.
He will drop you as low as he can.
For me, it happened approx. 3 months after I stopped, a huge temptation,
and then, one big one was approx 1 year after! - yes, even after 1 year it can happen , - THOSE WERE MY GAME 7s. And I won.
I overcame A HUGE URGE, A HUGE TEMPTATION to FALL BACK INTO THE EVIL TRAP
Secret: It wasn't me, I wouldn't stand a chance without God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
But even with the Gospel, it is still on us to do what is right. Gospel gives us direction, and help from above.
Without the Gospel I wouldn't have the right perspective, and thus probably I wouldn't have the right motivation to succeed.
That is why if you can, read the Bible , and pray as much as it is possible, every minute counts.
But even the non-Christians may benefit greatly from this tips here, because it is the principles for success.
Also, when you are aware of how things work, and you are prepared for it,
you will have fewer BIG temptations. I think that is why I had so few..
I was COMPLETELY RESOLUTE to NEVER NEVER FALL.
So, then those moments with BIG temptations are a lot less frequent,
because you are prepared, and simple "attacks" don't work.
So, in the meantime , don't get too comfortable and satisfied with your beginning success,
Stay RESOLUTE , stay ON GUARD,
BE PREPARED!
When that time comes, be happy that it did, and SAY NO with confidence
The urge will disappear when you deny it, and yes it may be a couple of times,
but if you fall for it, it will keep reappearing!
And remember,
IT IS THE WISEST DECISION TO STAY CLEAN
to BE PURE,
and,
to treat this evil as if you are allergic to it,
as one who is seriously allergic to some food
which may lead him to die,
he will NEVER even consider that food,
and it will not be difficult for that person not to eat it.
Easy decision.
(PS: strong sexual desire is healthy! , but you can choose NOT to LUST , you can have that victory in Jesus! TRULY!)
I want to help Christians and non-Christians also,
but for Christians, as you know, I want to encourage you,
Jesus is called the Savior not because he saves from hell,
but because he saves from Sin!
And him whom He frees, is free indeed!
In Him, you have the Salvation, in Him is LIFE and
don't worry about how you feel, just BELIEVE and
DO WHAT IS RIGHT and
you will be blessed and you will come closer to Him.
And FULLNESS OF JOY = BEING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
(Psalms 16:11),
God bless
