tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164115601709492560.post3464975996106704262..comments2009-04-22T12:05:26.771-05:00Comments on THE CONNECTION: BIBLE PRINCIPLE #1 CONVINCTION OF MY SINS AND HURTSAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08701109135090342019noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164115601709492560.post-29737920215463024042009-04-22T12:05:00.000-05:002009-04-22T12:05:00.000-05:00Amy,
I was looking at church websites for the Tus...Amy,<br /><br />I was looking at church websites for the Tuscaloosa area and I came across your Blog... Sin is not always the cause of the difficulties in our life. Consider the case of the blind man in John 9: 1 - 3... <br /><br /> It is most likely very difficult right now to know why you are going through so many trials. However, I believe that God will carry you through and one day, you will know the glory that will be revealed in you... Romans 8:18<br /><br />Remember this, you are God's child and He has plans for you. Jeremiah 29:11 <br /><br />Another verse that you might find helpful is Psalms 30:5 <br /><br />It is my prayer that God's grace and blessings shower upon you. James 4:6...<br /><br />Bryan Ward<br />Pianist / Adult Discipleship Teacher<br />Eastside Baptist Church - Winfield, ALAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164115601709492560.post-27880950718754239232008-04-15T15:33:00.000-05:002008-04-15T15:33:00.000-05:00Anonymous, my friend, thank you for sharing. It is...Anonymous, my friend, thank you for sharing. <BR/>It is comforting to know that persons who suffer from sexual addictions can experience healing. Had I not researched this subject extensively as I tried to support my husband through his addiction, I too would have judged you, which is a shame. <BR/>I now know, & understand, that this addiction is no different from any other addiction & it is one that can be overcome, as any other addiction. I am so proud of you for where you are today and for where I pray you'll be tomorrow. I am privileged to have you as a friend.<BR/>A~Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701109135090342019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164115601709492560.post-48477836545599506042008-04-14T21:32:00.000-05:002008-04-14T21:32:00.000-05:00I too have/had (once an addict, always an addict) ...I too have/had (once an addict, always an addict) an addiction to internet pornography. By the grace of God I can live free of the bondage, one day at a time, one moment at a time... <BR/><BR/>I had been convicted of my sin for years, but was powerless to permanently walk away from the pornography and (gasp!) masturbation. I knew it was wrong, and I would "give it to God", over and over. I claimed the verse "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 john 1:9) but still was a slave to my sin. It wasn't until I was willing to reveal my sin to and to become accountable to others before I experienced true freedom. Now in addition to 1 Jn 1:9, I also claim James 5:16, "Therefore, confess your sins one to another that you may be healed." (Oops, that's after step 1!)<BR/><BR/>This sin is so hard for men, Christian men to admit to because there is such a stigma attached to sexual sin. It's acceptable to be an alcoholic or drug addict, but a SEX ADDICT! We feel so completely alone, unlovable, dirty and perverted; Satin and his demons whisper in our mind: "Even God can't love you, just think what others will think of you!"<BR/><BR/>I don't mind telling of my struggle with pornography, to both men and women. I know that men understand the drive, the allure of pornography, but I worry that women will think of me as sick or perverted, but from my experiences over the course of 4 years I have found that women too are understanding of addiction in general. I do however hesitate in giving my name out in a public forum, I don't want this to come back to hurt my young children. Many people at TCAT know of my struggles through Celebrate Recovery, and I hope that some men will be able to take the first step in breaking free of pornography by knowing they are not alone, that there is a way out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164115601709492560.post-36122138493224783872008-04-09T21:47:00.000-05:002008-04-09T21:47:00.000-05:00Thanks Luke, for sharing your blog address with us...Thanks Luke, for sharing your blog address with us. I related to quite a bit of it.<BR/>Although my husband (soon to be ex), has not reached the point of wanting to give up his addiction, I do know that recovery can occur for him.<BR/>Sexual addiction, like any addiction, can only be controlled, when the addict himself decides to take steps towards recovery.<BR/>I really feel like we, as a society, make it harder for sexual addict to seek the help he/she needs because we assume that it is constant choice, unlike that of other addictions. We assume that the person is choosing to view pornography, rather than the addiction controlling the choice.<BR/>It's easy to understand that drugs & alcohol are "physical" addictions because they, themselves, are a physical substance. Pornography on the other hand, is a "visual" substance, but the result it has on the brain is physical. Studies have shown that this release of chemicals in the brain causes the actual physical addiction. <BR/>Until this becomes common knowledge , society will continue to judge sex addicts as "perverts" that chose their actions. The results of this type of labeling are that many addicts will not seek the treatment necessary for recovery.<BR/>In the end, the addict, along with anyone that loves him/her, will suffer immensely.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701109135090342019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164115601709492560.post-35009453069288163002008-04-09T12:05:00.000-05:002008-04-09T12:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing your story with the world. Por...Thanks for sharing your story with the world. Pornography addiction can really create horrible problems in a marriage.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to hear your thoughts on some blog posts I've written on this topic in the past few weeks: <BR/>http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/03/11/husbands-who-watch-porn-what-are-their-wives-saying/<BR/>http://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/2008/04/08/husbands-who-watch-porn-part-2-wives-you-are-not-alone/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com