struggling with lust...

[sonofawidow]

yeah, it's not something i like to admit, given the fact that i am, indeed, fifteen. but i'm pretty sure it's hard for anybody to admit that this is an EXTREMELY tough thing, something every man has to go through. i have been dealing with this for quite some time now, and i am honestly sick of it. going through this whole cycle of f-ing up my mind, regretting it, and...doing it again.

so i guess if i knew people were praying for me, maybe that would be give me more of an incentive, per se, to take steps to stop this. i would really, sincerely appreciate it. in fact you would have no idea how much i would appreciate it. thanks.

i could elaborate more on how this sin is slowly eating me away, but i really don't feel like it...

thanks again. Godspeed.

-matt

[Le Vainqueur]

yeah, it's not something i like to admit, given the fact that i am, indeed, fifteen. but i'm pretty sure it's hard for anybody to admit that this is an EXTREMELY tough thing, something every man has to go through. i have been dealing with this for quite some time now, and i am honestly sick of it. going through this whole cycle of f-ing up my mind, regretting it, and...doing it again.

so i guess if i knew people were praying for me, maybe that would be give me more of an incentive, per se, to take steps to stop this. i would really, sincerely appreciate it. in fact you would have no idea how much i would appreciate it. thanks.

i could elaborate more on how this sin is slowly eating me away, but i really don't feel like it...

thanks again. Godspeed.

-matt

Matt, this was a very bold thing for you to post and I'm proud of you for it. We all struggle with lust and I'm guilty myself. I'm glad you decided to be bold about it. Take comfort in the Lord and know that He is your strength. Bring this to Him openly and allow Him to work it out in you. I'll be praying.

-Deanna.

[Metaphizzle]

Are/is there some upstanding Christian guy(s) you can meet with, in a small group or just one-on-one, on a regular basis and hold each other accountable in this area? I've done that in the past and it's been a help for me.

[starflyer]

Seriously, watch this youth service from friday night. It dealt with this subject exactly.

http://www.firstapostolic.org/archive_view.html?archive=fri_xyz_2.22.08

I will be praying for you.

[Zelönka 22]

Seeing the bigger picture is good too. Get into something that has a bigger picture, it'll keep you focused.

[sonofawidow]

Thanks, everyone, for the encouragement. Means the world.

About a year and a half ago, I met with my youth pastor. We talked and I honestly did alot better. For maybe a month.

I think it'd be really embarrassing to go to him again, telling him that in the same cycle. And I don't wanna go to my dad; that is just way too uncomfortable. I can think of some other older Christian guys, but I'm not sure how I'd go about doing it.

Thanks again.

-Matt

[stshores24]

Praying for you, Matt.