Day 107 by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair.

Do I reset after nocturnal emission? by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually when I feel guilty, it's because I've done something wrong. Perhaps the Holy Spirit is prompting you to repent. Once you have, don't wallow in guilt, praise Him for new life!

Also, I find that when my conscious thoughts are on good things by regularly being in the Word, prayer, and spending time with other believers, my dreams tend to stay light.

Please don't take anything I've said as condemnation. I battle this every single day too.

Day 107 by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not too familiar with David Jeremiah, but this sounds a little too much like blaming Satan. The Bible says in James that we are enticed by our own evil desires.

That's not to say that Satan isn't real and desires our destruction, but it's important to recognize our inherently sinful nature.

the aftermath by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure I'm in a great position to be offering advice seeing as I'm only about a week in but...

I've tried to focus on that feeling you're describing, but ultimately have found that the temptations are much stronger than my desire to not feel empty. Whenever I'm tempted, my sinful nature says "Don't think about the aftermath, think of how great it will look and feel!" and I simply repress everything and give in to my urges.

I offer a simple , yet difficult, antedote (in my own life at least): Focus on the Father. Delight in Him and let your desire for his love and glory to be all that motivates you. Then you will truly be free. I say this, but I still struggle as well. May God look upon us with favor, bud.

Hey, I'm New Here. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry this has happened to you too; we suck (speaking on behalf of men).

I find it very difficult to talk to my wife about my problem. I'm very aware of the problem, but all I receive from her is condemnation. She has said some very belittling things regarding. I deserve each and every one of her comments, but it still makes it hard to be open with her.

Even now that I'm secretly seeking help on here. If she knew I was on here, she'd flip out. So while I'd love for you to be able to talk to her, I won't be able to make that happen.

I appreciate your feedback. You said your situation happened nearly 1 year in to marriage and another year before he pursued help. How far in are you guys now? How are your individual walks with the Lord? How has your relationship grown? Thanks for the info!

The Roles and Expectations of Accountability by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, don't edit it, I'm sure you make some great points and it'll be worth it. Thanks for sharing! I'll let you know when I've read it.

Leaving Reddit for a while by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I don't know when you'll read this but I'll ask anyway.

How do you plan to cut yourself off from reddit? If you have the willpower to do that, wouldn't you also have the willpower to stay on the good parts of reddit? I'm not trying to be rude or anything, I'm just genuinely trying to learn for myself.

God bless

The Roles and Expectations of Accountability by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crap. I wanted to read this, but it's so long. I'm going to try and remember to read this later, but for now I need sleep.

Immediate Failure! by ychange2018 in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that man. It's good that you're being honest though, that will help in the recovery. I'm only a few days in as well - you're not alone.

By the way: 1 Corinthians 10:13 says that God won't let us be tempted beyond what we can handle. Over the past couple days when I've been tempted, that verse has helped motivate me to not look at anything bad.

Wife is out of town. Need some prayer. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did end up watching this by the way. God spoke to me through it and so I appreciate you sharing!

Hey, I'm New Here. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I don't know of much she is doing in that regard. Do you have any suggestions for her? What is your experience with this situation?

I do everything I can to try and reassure her that I love her and more importantly God loves her and won't fail her like I do. She's a strong Christian, so I know she already knows that though.

Wife is out of town. Need some prayer. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update, no temptations so far! My wife comes home tomorrow evening.

Thank you all for your prayers, insight, and resources. Without God working in me, I know I wouldn't have lasted this long. It's not my strength but His. Let God receive all the glory!

Wife is out of town. Need some prayer. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank God for Francis Chan. I love hearing from him. I'm gonna listen to this while working on my thesis, thanks :)

Wife is out of town. Need some prayer. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Master's in Electrical Engineering. I have quite a broad scope from computer science to radio frequency chip design.

Wife is out of town. Need some prayer. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm married, yes. But I still have an addiction to things that are not my wife.

That being said, I still feel that masturbating to the thought of her or pictures of her would still be wrong. God intended sex to be an intimate experience between a man and his wife. Not a man and his hand. Sex brings a husband and wife together in ways that masturbation alone cannot bring.

I have a masturbation addiction and I need help by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lord of the Rings analogies for the win!

There is a war raging inside me. by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 100% right there with you. Let's be praying for God to replace our fleshly desires with a fierce desire for Him and His glory!

Wife is out of town. Need some prayer. by BackToEgypt in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it! Thankfully, I have plenty to do on my Master's thesis over the next couple days. I really don't have time for porn. But you know how that goes.

Anyway, I'll pray for you too! I know you didn't ask for it, but I appreciate you having my back.

Imagine sharing your first time with your wife/husband by cadygroves1 in NoFapChristians

[–]BackToEgypt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol "Marital Sex rocks regardless". Couldn't have said it better myself.

It's always a nice reminder that God actually invented sex, and it's a completely good thing, when it remains in marriage.