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It's really hard right now guys. I've abstained, but in other areas of my life: relationship, work, I simply feel like a failure. I'm not looking a cheap, "keep your chin up," but something much deeper and harder. What advice do y'all have to center, to focus, to arise above doubt, insecurity, fear. Those are (I believe) my struggles now; P & M is great to dull that pain - but only for a fleeting moment and that's not what I want. I want to be healthy, whole, strong. I want to know, to understand something of, to converse with our Lord and Savior. But so often when I pray, the heavens seem like brass, and my words so ring hollow. Thank you for reading and replying.
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Sharon
I think prayer and reliance on Jesus is super important- by reading the bible and meditating/praying on its truths :) The gospels, or maybe 1 Peter can be a good start :) You have to rely on Jesus! True, lasting security can only be found in God :)
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lcv more_vert
lcv
Perhaps you try to find a heaven on earth. The Bible do not say that life on earth is easy. Its a war!
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lcv
Every christian struggles with sin. We are weak and need Gods power to fight against sin. Its good to know that we are weak: we can't live a hour without Gods strenght and grace. Our sins keep us humble.
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lcv
I did a Bible study on Psalm 119 a few weeks ago. Its a beautiful prayer for a joyful life close to God and His word. Its a good idea to use this Psalm to start every day of one week (or more) to meditate and prayer.
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Greyborne
If you're a Christian, you have a new identity in Christ. You may think that you're a porn addict, but in your spirit you're just as free as He is. Once I really started to understand that, I began to make real progress.
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Nikolai
Hey man,
pmo, as you've mentioned, only ease the pain for a moment. It isn't the solution, but more like a "drug". Then, you get back to the reality with all your problems.
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Nikolai more_vert
Nikolai
I recently read a research where it was written that faith is healthy (no kidding) and does good to oneself. Set your faith as a guide, and remember that God won't give us whatever we ask him.
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Nikolai
Only what we really need, ‘cause then we'll end up greedy - as most people are. If you want to be healthy and strong, then start working on it. It’s a bit hard, buy you got find the strenght to get on your feet and begin doing the things you want.
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fotizo
Even though it feels hallow, doing what you're supposed to do is the right thing to do. Only through reading the Bible and prayer will God renew your heart and can their be healing. Stay in God's presence!
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