“So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.” 1 Peter 1:13 NLT It's Day 4 of my 90 day journey. I am not new however to the program. My first attempt was half hearted and in the end I fell deeper into PMO than ever before. This is attempt number two, but this time I have a new found determination. I want to do this for myself, but also for my spirit and my relationship with God. I want to learn more about who God is, who I am meant to be in the world, and how I am meant to be in relationship with others. I know PMO greatly effects my mental health and my relationships with other people, and I don't want it to hinder my interactions anymore. I am learning to look at thoughts as physical substance. Thoughts are stored as chemical substance and take up physical space in our brain. So I want to nurture the positive thoughts in my head so they can grow, and stunt the growth of negative thoughts. I no longer want to live idle and lazy. I am preparing my mind for action. When I want to give in, I will practice self-control. Today and yesterday have been hard, but I know I can make it. I wear a bracelet to remind me that to give in to PMO is a temporary and ultimately unsatisfying release. Stay strong brothers! Be courageous! You are so much more than what people say you are. You are so much more than what you say you are. And you are incredibly more than this addiction to PMO! Your friend, Wild
My reasons have been primarily spiritual and religious well-being, right relationship with God. It may involve ups and downs, but I know you can do this, too. Best wishes!
Day 4 comes to a close and day 5 awaits. I feel the temptations all around me and it would be so easy to just give in, but not this time! I see my addiction for what it truly is and I know that I don't want it in my life anymore. I will take my temptations and lustful thoughts to the Holy Spirit who lives within me. I refuse to relapse. This time I'm going to be stronger! I encourage you, my fellow men in arms, fight against the temptations and urges you feel! You are stronger than this addiction! Incredibly stronger! So why let this thing overcome you when you have more than enough power within you to resist? Your companion in battle, Wild
