Freedom from Masturbating (by God’s Grace Alone) I first got exposed to pornography around 7-8 years old. That started my addiction to pornography and masturbating. That same year my parents figured out I was visiting bad sites and sinning. They got me into trouble. After that, I stopped watching pornography but at around 12 years old, I fell into reading provocative books online. With that came the sin of masturbating. I felt so guilty after falling into that sin. And I fell very often. At first, I was doing it willfully, but it came to a point where I wanted to stop. Being freed from this addiction that plagued me from an early age was harder than I thought. It was for me, practically impossible. When I would not want to sin, I would sin. When I ran from this sin, it would almost overtake me every time. I desperately wanted to be free because I knew that masturbating was wrong. One night, I was facing temptation. I promised God that I wouldn’t sin. I ended up breaking that promise and sinning, which made me feel even more guilty and convicted. Then, again, I promised God that that was the last time I would sin, but that same night, I fell—two times in a row. Not only was I practising
I now keep a record of answered prayers I received Christ at a young age, but I had an unstable home life, so my relationship didn’t start to mature for many years. Before living for Christ: I was an alcoholic, heavy smoker, went to fortune tellers, questionable concerts, held grudges, used my mouth as a weapon, experimented with drugs. I was briefly homeless. I slipped into depression then despair and believed that my problems were too great, and life was hopeless. I lived suicidal for many years and felt overall abandoned. After living for Christ: Baptized 4 years ago I now live a life of hope I magnify Jesus instead of magnifying my problems Quit drinking, drugs, cigarettes Jesus saved my life many times over Jesus delivered me from night terrors, panic attacks, witchcraft, and suicide. I read the bible, pray daily. I personally invite Jesus into every day, and it has made all the difference in my life. Jesus saved my brother from a deadly car accident Jesus has performed many miracles in my life, my family life and our loved ones. I now keep a record of answered prayers and miracles to reflect upon. Also Read: Introducing Daily Dew Series Prayer: What Some Dignitaries Have Said About it What God Does with Your Flaws An End To Strange
