A Relapse Doesn’t Have To Mean The End

I relapsed last night after 2 weeks of no porn. My longest streak so far this year has been 52 days. I’m pissed off with myself. I also know this is not the end. I gave in to a temptation. I have proven to myself that I don’t have to give in to temptation. I’m reminded of a passage of Bible scripture. Proverbs 24:16 ‘the godly may trip seven times but they will get back up. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.’ To my Christian brothers, and a reminder to myself: stay close to God and you will not fail, even if you trip or fall or relapse. This is the main thing I’m learning now, not to give in to the shame after a relapse. It’s still there because of course it is, but now I’m able to counter it with the Truth of God’s word. Never give up, guys.