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by Joshua Hale
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wassup guys. i just want to share a little bit about what im going through rn if anyone wants to read. so i’ve been addicted to porn since i was 13 and i just turned 21 this month and im still addicted. i’m also a Christian and truly started working on my relationship with Jesus last year up until now. but im saying all this to say i recently opened up to my girlfriend about my porn addiction bc in the Bible it tells us to confess our sins to one another. so i confessed to the person closes to me being my girlfriend. after i told her she broke up with me bc she said she didn’t want to have a boyfriend addicted to porn/ lust with her being a Christian also. but i opened up to her bc i’ve felt so alone in this sins for years and years and especially the past year. i just thought she’d understand/comfort me in my situation and just give me a friend to talk to when feeling down about the cycle of sin that i was trapped in which is all i asked for. but yea now im alone and trying to build back up my relationship with Jesus. i messed up again today but im going to repent and keep on working. guys don’t give up and if you’re struggling to resist temptation, go. to. God. He’s the only one that can stop ur desires bc lust is a desire that comes from the spirit realm not of the earthly one. love you guys and you got this!

Comments (5)
Thomas Doak79d ago

Thanks for sharing this man, really encouraging

Alex 79d ago

Keep going Joshua! What you did by confessing to your girlfriend that you had a problem, was a very strong and courageous thing to do. Not many people can do that. I’ve struggled with porn for a long time and every time I open up to people some just leave as well. Don’t let it stop you from asking for help and continuing to grow your faith and trust in God. Keep going brother

Joshua 79d ago

andy man idk if u can see this but this was really encouraging and helpful, almost made me tear up. thank you man.

Andy79d ago

Thanks for sharing, man. Don’t be discouraged. I know breakups are tough. I just lost mine after 4.5 years. But here’s the thing: the right person will be the right fit. She did you a massive favor breaking up with you because now you know a quality you need in a future wife: FORGIVENESS AND GEACE. Imagine telling Jesus, “hey I’m messed up and I have a problem with porn.” And then he says “yeah… that’s no good for me, man. We can’t be friends anymore.” Brother, this is not the way. God is a forgiving and gracious father. He is a good, good father. This girl seems to have it all figured out (but also has nothing figured out). Take encouragement knowing God will take you to your next location. He knows your heart. Keep GOING, bro. Keep going.

Joshua79d ago

Amen!!!!!! Keep looking up Joshua

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