In need of prayer

[Tyler]

Recently I have finally stopped my masterbation problem. Unfortunately the more I resist the more I seem to have urges to do so again. I know I just have to keep praying to Jesus and ask for help which is helping tremendously.

Unfortunately, I feel more and more temptation on my shoulders and I feel as if i am running from God. I need all the help I can get to stay right with God and to keep him in my heart instead of ignoring him.

I have had EXTREME urges sometimes which just sickens me. I know it is normal for a teenage boy but I do realize that it is wrong and disgusting.

All prayer is accepted and much obliged.
I pray I can keep from this temptation and stay proud in the Lord's eyes.

P.S. I didn't know if this should go into the Men's section or into this...so yeah...please forgive me anyone who is offended by the topic.

 

[Coconut]

Sometimes the more we become determined to try to fix something we see as wrong in ourselves...(which is really Gods work in us by His Spirit) ...we tend to start obsessing about it...and the more we obsess, the bigger the problem will seem to be...
It seems to me, (I am a mom of 3 grown kids) that the teens who get through the adolescence years without seemingly much stressing out about these issues, are the ones who are normally to busy enjoying life to obsess about themselves...all teenagers need an outlet...one that makes you feel ashamed of yourself, is obviously not a good one for your self confidence.

If you want to let go of what you see as a bad habit...first pray and give it to God (you have already done that) ...ask God to fill you with His Spirit...then replace this habit with a good habit...(there is an old adage that says you dont break habits, you replace them) ....find something that you really really enjoy doing...take up painting or hunting, fishing, art, writing...anything...find your creative outlet...some kind of hobby that will take up your free time and take your mind off yourself...doesnt matter what...

It also will help you to be aware that listening to music or watching videos or other media, that is all about 'girls girls girls' is not going to help you stop obsessing...whatever you feed your mind...thats what your mind and heart will be full of...

Blessings

 

[Etienne Marais]

I will pray for you. You dont have to tell me but I will pray God's peace and blessings upon you.