for anyone who cares literally at all I have to confess something. I've been struggling massively with addiction for a while now. I'm not exactly comfortable saying what the addiction actually is but I've been trying for months to quit. and every single time I try, I succumb to the temptation. I'm making a mockery of Jesus's sacrifice, and I hate it, and I want nothing more than to be able to overcome my addiction, but I simply don't have the strength. what am I supposed to do? it's really starting to feel hopeless.
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Not sure if you belong to a church or not but many churches have programs and resources. One of my young boys got ensnared in something and we got him into counseling which helped, we sought our referral from someone in our church. We found a veteran, who aligns with our values and morals. Shame is a cycle and Satan will use it to keep you ensnared. We can sometimes be our own worst enemy and beat ourselves up as opposed to humbling ourselves admitting our mistakes and seeking help, comfort and strength when we get stuck. My son couldn’t get past his shame and felt like he could never be “good” again. Our Lord and our Savior loves each of us and want us to have happiness, repentance is difficult but I don’t believe the Lord wants us to suffer in misery and shame, that’s Satan. I told my son no matter what I love him and he has to forgive himself and when he falters just start again because the Lord and his family is on his side and wants him to find happiness and peace. He is past it, but it has been a rough road and he was very young to have to deal with it (pornography). Our children are being exposed so young and especially girls, the average age is 10. I shared these videos with my son, this may not be your issue but it may align with how you feel, but seek out others who have overcome their addiction and talk with them, hiding in shame is a vicious cycle. You don’t have to confess your sins to the world but opening up to others is the first step, seek help from those who will be on your side. This is a video of a young girl who struggled with porn addiction, it’s the first video I found for my son and I cried when I realized how he must have felt. Have faith, pray and the Lord will listen but unfortunately it’s not simple. You will be in my prayers friend. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2015-03-0005-pornography-addiction-is-there-hope?lang=eng