I'm new to this forum, and I didn't know what else I could do. I have a sexual addiction that I must address - if I don't, I know I will die. I have continually prayed for strength to overcome, to resist temptation, for forgiveness, for guidence -- I know God hears my prayers, but I stay the same. I've heard it said, "I asked God to take away my addiction. He said, 'No, it is not for me to take away, but for you to give up.'" I don't know how to stop myself... please pray for me. "pray that you will not fall into temptation." (Lk 22:40) I know God will give me a trapdoor when I face temptation, but when I do face it, temptation screams in my ears and the door is but a whisper. Pray that God will put lovely and righteous thoughts in my mind continually, and that he would forgive me for what I've done. I wish to cast off my addiction not only for my own dignity and honour, but for the sake of my future husband and above all, for God who frees me from the slavery of sin. I want my body to be a whole and clean temple so when I meet Him in Heaven he will say to me, "Well done." I wish to disgrace the name of Jesus no more by my hypocracy. Any encouragement in this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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