I wanted to share this milestone that I am celebrating. I know the battle is far from over, but I am happy to see the progress by God's grace. It has not been a perfect 30 days by any means -- there have been very hard days where temptation nagged at me throughout the day. I've had lustful thoughts sometimes. I've even had days where I start to seek out websites where I'd "accidentally" see something I shouldn't. Thankfully, I never gave myself fully over to these things, and they never amounted to me sliding back into the filthy pit of pornography these last 30 days.
There is much work and improvement to be done still, but I am thankful for this milestone.
Good job mate! I know its been 3 months from that milestone, but I truly hope you've hit the 100 days milestone!
by etto 184d 21h 25m ago
This is wonderful, Zingst!
I'm thankful to see this streak of freedom. I am hopeful that you will see a difference in the amount of mental "space" you have to rationally piece together the damage that sin brings, and the goodness of a life lived with Jesus. Many times I feel like there isn't enough time between when I am feeling tempted and when I act out. But lately, that mental space has been a sign of growth to me.
His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor 12) and He is fighting for you. Turn to Him with everything; your desires, your frustrations, your stress, and your doubts. He wants to walk through every moment of life with you, brother.
I'm thankful to see this streak of freedom. I am hopeful that you will see a difference in the amount of mental "space" you have to rationally piece together the damage that sin brings, and the goodness of a life lived with Jesus. Many times I feel like there isn't enough time between when I am feeling tempted and when I act out. But lately, that mental space has been a sign of growth to me.
His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor 12) and He is fighting for you. Turn to Him with everything; your desires, your frustrations, your stress, and your doubts. He wants to walk through every moment of life with you, brother.
by Taxicab 249d 20h 6m ago
Congrats! Like Revamp said, it does and will get easier. But it can take time. Don't get discouraged. Keep going!!!!!!!!!
by strider 252d 16h 40m ago
Well done. That's brilliant. It should get easier and easier, (though you will always have to keep up your guard). Whatever happens, never quit quitting.
by Revamp 256d 8h 10m ago