A fresh start
I’ve decided to reset the timer because I feel I wasn’t doing the challenge legitimately. I was at day 40 but I was allowing myself to masturbate, just without social media/porn. But I’ve decided that won’t work. I felt the urges for porn getting stronger, and I know I’ll eventually slip up and relapse if I allow myself to myself to continue masturbating. Also as a Christian I want my walk with God to continue to grow. And even though the Bible does not specifically say that masturbation is a sin, I do feel that it does encourage me to have lustful thoughts and is overall a vain habit. Scripture does say that we should to all for the glory of God and masturbation is certainly not that. And if any out there feels like they are in a similar scenario regarding masturbation I hope I can encourage you to quit that as well if you find it to be a stumbling block.
You’re exactly right. Just becuase we’re not physically lusting with porn, doesn’t mean we’re not lusting in our minds. It’s all the same sin. As for me, I’m trying to start this streak thing now, I’m brand new to the app. I’ll keep you in my prayers!