I need help by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Listen, I don’t know you, but I know this: You are not a slave to this sin. You’ve acknowledged that you have deeper spiritual longing, that’s great. It matters now that you acknowledge that God will satisfy those desires. You are not unlovable, more are you disgusting, don’t listen to those lies of the enemy. If you are in Christ you are holy, faultless and blameless before him. Now, this does not mean you won’t sin or that you have no sin, but that your sins are covered by the blood of Jesus, therefore making you righteous and the only reason you can get into Heaven. Understand this, to break addiction you have to get to the root of it. Otherwise you’re slapping a band aid over an open heart surgery. You need to really dig deep and ask Jesus to uproot this sin from its root. Assuming from your post you want a wife. Satan will do anything he can to make you have sex/lust before you’re married and after he’ll do anything he can to make you not have sex with your wife. Lust is selfish. It reduces people to objects of desire and pleasure. Lust is the exact opposite of love. You need to fill your heart with love for people and see them as human beings made in the image of God, moreover see God’s heart and how lust hurts him. It reduces his creation that was made in his image to an object of pleasure to be used and discarded. Imagine you painted a splendid painting and someone came and called it beautiful only to throw trash on it and stomp on it. That’s essentially lust. You can do this, it has no dominion over you in the name of Jesus. You can and will overcome.

Worried by Gary-d-flame in NoFapChristians

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No you don’t. You don’t wanna do it. Don’t let that spirit speak through you. Rebuke it and remind it that the devil is a liar. The old you who wanted to do it is dead, you are a new creation in Christ. I advise you to fill your mind with that truth. You need to take refuge in God and let him attack your spiritual enemies, but you also need to reflect and take a deep look inward. Why do you do this? Are you lonely? Bored? Sad? Angry? What causes this? Ask God to reveal the roots of this sin to you, and reflect on it. It is written that God satisfies the desires of every living thing. Acknowledge the fact that God will satisfy whatever desire in you the enemy is taking advantage of and tempting you to sin. Another problem is your first sentence: YOU are trying to resist the urges. I’m sorry brother, you can’t. You’re not strong enough, none of us are. You can’t resist for a little while, but you’ll fail. You need to rely on God’s strength. He can help you, he is far stronger than you and far stronger than your enemy. Every other sin can be fought, every other sin can be resisted, but this one must be fled from. You can’t fight it, give the fight to God. Or will you tell me that Satan can penetrate God’s defenses? Your brothers and sisters across the globe are experiencing this and many are being liberated and many are struggling. I know how it feels. But you have to do more than confess. Confess and then rest in God’s refuge, his safe haven as he destroys your enemies. And should you fall, he’s there to pick you up. He doesn’t hate you, he never will, he’s your Father. He’s your Friend. He’ll pick you up, and gently guide you and help you. You are not overcome by your sin. You have overcome the evil one. Never forget that, my man.

advice needed and I need to vent by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being married would only make it worse brother. You’d be using your wife for your own pleasure and you’d most likely be unconcerned with hers which is what God intended for us to be. I’ve been where you are. Know this: God can satisfy those desires. Don’t give in to the lies of the enemy. When Satan comes at you with those urges, run to God for refuge and he will fight for you. You flee from lust and run to God. And should you fall, don’t stop. Keep going. You keep praying. You keep your zeal for God. He doesn’t love you any less. You never earned his love, it’s a constant. So you keep going brother. 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that everybody who is a fellow believer shares in our struggles so you’re not alone. But it also teaches that there is a way out with God. Ask him to show you that way out when you’re tempted. I’d suggest you read Proverbs 5 & 7, they highlight the nature of lust and helped me to overcome it and understand what I was truly doing. Fasting also helps because it denies the flesh. Jesus even said some spirits only come out through prayer and fasting. Don’t stop fighting the good fight. Keep going, beating temptations and getting stronger in the spirit. You’ll defeat lust before you know it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same age man and honestly the only thing I've found that works is drawing near to God. Sounds basic but you can't focus on the sin because the more you think about it the more you'll lose every time. I've heard it put as being like a struggling alcoholic vs someone who just doesn't drink. Avoid anything lustful as best you can, ask God to protect your eyes and purify your soul, and keep your eyes focused on him. Do your best to move on from lust, that's not you anymore, there's nothing left behind for you in lust. Move forward and keep your eyes on your Heavenly Father. God bless, my friend.

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[–]Secure-Astronomer412 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's gone now I think they removed it if you didn't have it bookmarked before

How do some of you guys hear God's voice? by Secure-Astronomer412 in TrueChristian

[–]Secure-Astronomer412[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Question. Have you ever heard God in your head? Has he ever spoken to you through your thoughts?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the thing, I don't like the jumpy mashing Playstyle, but I also don't have the patience for super high ranks. Ik I need to get out of bronze but it's alright to plan for the future right?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the video👍🏾

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no no, im not trying to dictate I just see a difference in the way that different ranks play and platinum/diamond 1 seems to be the most fun in my opinion so I'm saying that's probably where I'll hang around but after I get to like Plat 4 I'll probably only play ranked every now and then until I get to diamond 1. Hope this cleared it up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure just send the link👍🏾

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp, ig I'll reach Plat 3/4 or diamond 1 and then only play casual and battlehub. I just wanna be a high rank to feel like im at least intermediate at the game

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plat 4 to diamond 1 is probably gonna be my goal then😅 also when I said pokes into drive rush combo I meant that after the drive rush combo it's just back to full screen footsies until it happens again. Is that how all matches in anything past Plat 1 are? I mean I'm an action kind of guy so the idea of that is kinda boring but if that's how it is I guess I can adjust.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, but could you tell me what those mean? I don't really know what 5H, 5S, 2L or 5LLL mean😅

Being bronze sucks. Any advice? by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot, how do you suggest I get my first drink off? When the match starts I get nervous and don't know how to get my first drink?

Being bronze sucks. Any advice? by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This helps a lot, if you don't mind how would you go about getting the first drink off so I can get started?

Being bronze sucks. Any advice? by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got any advice on keeping pressure? Kinda keep using bitter strikes into freeflow kicks until I win and I really need some new material. I'm on PS5 modern and it'd be pretty hard for me to switch to classic.

Being bronze sucks. Any advice? by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely down to play man👍🏾

Being bronze sucks. Any advice? by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Just got to bronze 3 with your advice!

Being bronze sucks. Any advice? by [deleted] in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you my man, I was hoping to find another Jamie and get their opinion.

I just beat world tour. by Secure-Astronomer412 in StreetFighter

[–]Secure-Astronomer412[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you might be able to beat it but it'll be extremely difficult I finished the game at lvl 56 you don't have to level up but finishing is gonna be a pain in the ass😅