Marsha and I get several emails from Porn to Purity readers that say:
“I’m struggling with pornography. I’m trying to get out. Pray for me.”
Some are testing the waters to see if we are really out here and will respond. We are, and we do.
Others are reaching out for the first time, and this is what their first step looks like. We’re so proud of you! Good start!
And others are so deep in crisis, this is all they can get out. Our hearts go out to you with love and encouragement.
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The first thing we want to say is that we do pray, for everyone who writes us. We do respond and we do take the time to think through our responses. Often we come back to emails later with additional resource recommendations.
We want you to know this so you’ll feel like you have a place to go.
Here is one of Jeff’s responses to an email like this:
I’m so glad you wrote. Thank you for sharing a part of your story and how God is helping you pull out of the bondage of pornography.
The healing and transformation is a long process. We wish it wasn’t. We wish we could lose a job, learn a lesson, and then be fine. I have known people who get well, get back on their feet, and repeat it many, many times. It could happen to any of us if we do not stay engaged in the battle, get help from others, and develop good offensive and defensive strategies.
A few questions for you:
Q: What kind of support structure do you have set up? (counselor, support group, pastor, accountability buddies, spouse, etc.)
Q: Are you reading anything right now to help you in your recovery? Listening to podcasts?
Q: Who do you have around you that knows your story and that is active in your life?
The amazing thing is that porn is really not the problem. It’s a symptom of what’s going on underneath the surface. That’s what we have to deal with, and that’s what takes time, commitment, and support from the Body of Christ.
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jeff@porntopurity.com
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