Need help. Advice. A prayer.

[Floatingaxe]

Here's another website that is a great help:

http://www.xxxchurch.com/index2.htm

Good books for help in finding freedom:

Every Man's Battle

Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle

Passport to Purity

Memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13...stick it on your bathroom mirror and read it over and over!

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

[SeekerOfTruth]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the posts, especially the last four.

[terter]

Haven't read all the posts -

here are a couple of resources that might help - http://blazinggrace.org/

http://www.christianforums.com/t4050933-ta...-addiction.html

[Exavier]

As a male teenager, I understand exactly where you're coming from, and how easy it is to find, and slip into such things. And I know how you feel; when you're alright, it's great. When you slip, avalanche. It's really tough, especially if you have a graphic memory. But I'd like you to know I'm praying for you. I know that those links are really, very helpful.

I haven't gone to such extremes, but if it gets worse, I'm considering getting a filter for my internet. Of my own accord. Perhaps that may help you? choosing a password such as "ssahsfsfjshswfhwrh" for it may also help - random typing you won't remember.

Anyway. Just a small input.

Despite not having much "worldly experience" compared to some might have, (no offence to anyone - I just plain don't know)

I offer you my support, and would like to say that you can PM/email me whenever you like, should you want to.

-Max

[spiritman]

I am going to be very forward. I have a problem that's affecting my social life and which keeps me from God. That is lust.

I am addicted to pornography. I have this burning need to fill a need. This immorality is like scratching at a mosquito bite, it gives short relief but only makes it worse.

I feel dirty before God. I feel like a hypocrite. I've asked for Jesus to be my savior, I've asked for help from Him in this personal hell. And before I know it, I'm dirty again.

I've done as much as I can to help myself. I've destroyed all my pornographic material (but in times of weakness it's easy to get more ) and made several vows (which were broken time and time again).

I'm asking for advice, a prayer, or just someone going through the same thing.

I'm doubting the existence of God (which may be related too). I have seen so much that would indicate the existence of a personal God. It's the only thing that makes sense, yet I can't bring myself to truly believe (once again I'm a bloody hypocrite for going to Christ in the first place).

Nothing is making sense anymore. I have no-one to talk to about this. I honestly have no friends in real life who I could even begin to talk to about this. I feel I'm a coward for hiding behind a screen name and posting on a message board to complete strangers. But I did and I ask what help you can spare.

Seeker in the past I have had this problem as well, I'd love to share how the Lord delivered me, but I' won't do it here. If you would like to email me at my email address, and leave your address ok.

[SeekerOfTruth]

I am going to be very forward. I have a problem that's affecting my social life and which keeps me from God. That is lust.

I am addicted to pornography. I have this burning need to fill a need. This immorality is like scratching at a mosquito bite, it gives short relief but only makes it worse.

I feel dirty before God. I feel like a hypocrite. I've asked for Jesus to be my savior, I've asked for help from Him in this personal hell. And before I know it, I'm dirty again.

I've done as much as I can to help myself. I've destroyed all my pornographic material (but in times of weakness it's easy to get more ) and made several vows (which were broken time and time again).

I'm asking for advice, a prayer, or just someone going through the same thing.

I'm doubting the existence of God (which may be related too). I have seen so much that would indicate the existence of a personal God. It's the only thing that makes sense, yet I can't bring myself to truly believe (once again I'm a bloody hypocrite for going to Christ in the first place).

Nothing is making sense anymore. I have no-one to talk to about this. I honestly have no friends in real life who I could even begin to talk to about this. I feel I'm a coward for hiding behind a screen name and posting on a message board to complete strangers. But I did and I ask what help you can spare.

Seeker in the past I have had this problem as well, I'd love to share how the Lord delivered me, but I' won't do it here. If you would like to email me at my email address, and leave your address ok.

davidvanzyl @ <nospam please> gmail . com (no spaces and take out the <> message, thanks)

[ray]

It is possible to gain healing from this addictive behavior. Without the the Christian 12 step program called Celebrate Recovery I would not be where I Am today. This January 3, 2007 I will be celebrating 5 years of sobriety or abstience from pornography. I have realized that through this program I could not have found or gained the healing I needed to put me back in a realtionship with Christ. Accountability is was got me through and knowing I was not alone and there were other people put there that have gone through similar situations. As I went through the program and worked I discovered other issues that I needed top deal with but with the support of Recovery and now going to a Christian counselor I'm amazed that healing I'm finding. The Bible tells us that no matter how bad our addictive behavior is, IF we choose to turn it over completly to Christ care He will make pure and white as freshly fallen snow. This will not be an easy fight for you but it can be done. Here is a list of some of the resources that helped recovery from porography.

www.celebraterecovery.com

Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Storker

(plus work book for Every Man's Battle

Every Young Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Storker

Every Women's Desire by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Storker

www.settingcaptivesfree.com

This is a FREE on-line course which helps both male and female and teenagers overcome many hang-ups and habits such as pornography, homosexuality, overeating, and more. However you get what you pay for when you go to a free on-line course. IT requires up 60 days straight to complete the program. Each Lesson takes about 30 minutes to complete. They will have some who will be accountable to you about each lesson but it may not happen every time since they are understaffed at this web site Although we say honesty does matter in the healing process I recommend if someone taking this course has possible committed a crime to be careful in what they say because they are obligated to report the crime. I also recommend taking as much time as you or someone needs to complete the course because it is intensely structured, meaning don't rush through 60 days to get it done take longer if necessary they are understaffed anyway.

The Pornography Trap by Ralph H. Earle Jr. and Mark R. Lasser

(A must read for pastors and counselors!)

Well Thats it for now there are more but this enough to get started with I think.

Hope This Helps

God Bless,

Ray

[Exavier]

Mhh! Yeah, thanks for that Ray - I just remembered "Every Man's Battle" is very, very helpful, informative, definitely worth a look.