Breaking the ice

[HalfPint]

So, I guess I'll be the first to post in this thread. Seems only right I guess. I'm a mod here at TTF and I am a recovering Christian. Being a christian that is one of the major reasons I'm wanting to quit pornography. Its against my morals, and its against my beliefs as a christian. One of the largest rolls in me quitting porn has been me praying every morning. My prayer is "God, please help me to live today for you, help me to not lust or masturbate". I try to say that when I get up in the morning, and when I remember to say it, it seems as if I don't have any problems through the day, but when I forget, it comes back.

[Firebolt]

Hi
I am realy so glad to see other Christians struggling with this. Sometimes it feels as if I'm the only person alive with this problem. Also it feels wrong calling myself a christian if I have this problem. Its realy just good to know that you're not alone and somehow that makes it easier. Also its good to know that others who have been struggling with this have been healed.

[Bird-boy]

Originally Posted by Firebolt

Hi
Also it feels wrong calling myself a christian if I have this problem. .

I feel that way too.

Having this problem and all these struggles and confusions that come with it has made Doubt be in my mind. I want to not feel lust anymore and repair my faith in God, and get on a path to learn more and work on my faith-- to become closer to God and believe in God.

[Newman]

I thank God for his grace. I have trouble at times accepting that his grace is greater than my sin. But that's basically what Romans 5 tells me. I thank God for his grace.