2. RESTRICT. I set about putting restrictions on my phone, as that was where I had easiest access to porn.
This made it a very conscious and rebellious decision if I chose to go in search of content I shouldn’t be viewing.
3. RSVP. I embraced God’s invitation into intimacy, and I started talking openly with Him.
When I felt temptation coming on, I would tell Him. I would explain what was happening, and I would focus on Him, begin to thank Him, begin to worship Him.
Let me tell you, it’s hard to maintain sexual arousal and a desire to view pornography when you are speaking, or in my case singing, to the Creator of the universe!
Condemnation is an insidious thing, and I believe it’s one of Satan’s greatest tools.
How many times have you felt as though you’re trapped aboard the “I’m sorry God, I did it again. Help me” carousel?
Condemnation says, “OK, you can’t keep saying ‘sorry,’ this is a joke, just stop talking to Him.”
But God says: “It’s OK, come to me, I want to help you, let’s walk through this again, I’m here for as long as it takes.”
Brutally honest discussion with God is the key.
What’s stopping you? It’s not like He’s going to be shocked, He knows what you’re thinking anyway! But He is the perfect gentlemen; He will not force you to open up. He allows you to exercise free will and bring your thoughts to Him.
