NoFap for Christians

Hi, I'm new to nofap an I was wondering what does this group of individuals do for Christians who struggle with porn addictions or who want to stop fapping. I don't necessarily know if I'm a Christian or not, but I have been struggling with fapping for a while now and I'm trying to move beyond porn and masturbation.

 

Thanks for the reply and the advice, DJ, I appreciate it. As for why I don't know if I'm a Christian or not... I don't really know. I guess I've never really been one for labels or anything like that.

As for combating PMO, I think faith can be a big help here. PMO can be overcome just like anxiety, depression, or any other issue that people struggle with. Having faith in God or in something bigger than oneself can help people to (forgive the cheesy slogan) say no to PMO.

05/08/17 UPDATE: I actually think the Christian faith can help people with NoFap. We are supposed to develop and display self control and not give in to "the desires of the flesh". So PMO is kind of out the window for those looking to be serious in their individual walks with the Lord. And it is for that reason I think Christianity, or at least parts of it, can aid people in NoFap. May God Bless those who need and seek Him and help them to overcome their struggles.

 

You're right, I do have an addiction to PMO which is the reason for my relapse today. And I admit that I need help which is why I'm here. And to be honest with you, I think that a lot of Christianity revolves around honesty. Honesty with God and with yourself. And, a lot of the things you do and say come from the heart, and you really do have to be true to your heart to live an honest and genuine life.

That being said, I don't really know where I stand when it comes to Christianity. What makes a Christian a Christian? Who determines who is or isn't a Christian? Do you simply have to believe that God exists or does it go deeper? God knows what's in your heart, He sees our true selves, there's no hiding from Him.

 

You touched on the beginning, but I think it goes deeper. There's more to being a Christian than just being saved. I haven't experienced any such things myself, but I know of someone who has, he's the pastor at the church I go to and he often speaks about his life experiences and how the Holy Spirit has worked wonders in his life and how he has seen people with powerful anointing by God. If you or any other Christian Fapstronauts out there need help or prayer, I can make requests at the church I go to or I can provide a link to help people if they don't have a physical church they attend.

 

Thank you, DJ, for your post. You have given me something to think about and meditate on. I think I have confessed with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, but believing with my heart that God raised him from the dead and 40 days later he ascended into Heaven is probably where I am lacking(possibly). I will take time to reflect on this, like I said in an earlier post, each of us must remain true to our own hearts. And can I believe with mine that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day?.....

 

I know writing things down in a journal can be a helpful tool, it's just something that I've never done and has never appealed to me to do. I'm not really the wordy, essay writer type.

 

Yea I do, I appreciate that the option is open, though I don't really see myself using it. Keeping a journal is just not my kind of thing I don't even know what to write in the damn thing anyways. "Day 1 exercised a little, drank beer watched tv. Day 2 same as day 1." example of what my journal entries would be like.