Self Reliant Resolutions
I wrote the post right after new years. So many people who make a “No More Porn” new year’s resolution find their resolve beginning to wane after a couple months. There is only so long someone can white-knuckle it, hanging on for dear life by their will alone. If you realize that you are barely making it, I hope you’ll take it as a time to acknowledge your weakness and the futility of your own strength. The only true freedom comes in the person of Jesus; for freedom He set us free.
We have to recognize that our best effort, on our best day guided by the best of intentions will still come up short. It’s at the end of ourselves we are most likely to find the beginning of Christ. Perhaps the end of yourself will be the end of this streak? Maybe it will be the decision to come to take a Masterclass or reach out for help. For some men it’s the moment they decide their wife really is not the problem. For others it is when they decide they are going to happen to life instead of just letting life happen to them.
We must acknowledge that no amount of internet filtering, boundary setting, and “I swear I’ll never”’s will actually get us where we want to go: to freedom. We need a plan, intimacy with God, ourselves and others, discipline, structure, insight & awareness. Motivation will wane, and at times we’ll need our support system to prop us up and stay the course. I hope you’ll reach out and take a step today.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how we can help:
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There are a couple of videos on this page that might shed light on your situation. Specifically, the Shame v. Conviction and Acting Out Cycle. Check them out here: VIDEOS
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This simple tool can help you identify threats before they sneak up on you! THREATS
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The Foundations of Freedom Masterclass would be the best starting point. More info here: FOUNDATIONS