Thank you so much for being vulnerable with us. It's definitely not easy to talk about such. What stood out mostly for me in your video is that God is so patient and he never gives up on us. His love is just so unbelievable. Again, it's also important to take our desires to the Lord before the devil uses them against us. While Jesus was fasting the devil knew he was hungry and the first thing he mentioned was food. Jesus won this battle by using God's word and submitting to God , in the same way its important for us to take all to the Lord before the devil uses it against us. God loves you ❤💯
Got into the habit of giving my desires to Him just recently. I realised that there is no sense in trying to hide myself from Him because I know fully that there is no such (Jer 17:10, 23:24, Isa 29:13 etc.). It is so empowering. The devil won't have a grasp on you when it comes to shame. It is a bit hard in the beginning but is completely worth it.
I am actually having urges to watch it while listening to your story🙆😭 I pray that God helps me to overcome my addiction🙏🏽😭I am literally fighting the urge ryt but I believe that it's not by my might nor by my power but by His Spirit and Grace❤️🙏🏽
I was exposed to porn when I was in the third grade and it's been such a struggle, I'm still struggling and I'm 21 now. I've been trying but I'm exhausted, I'm trying and I'm grateful to you for sharing. I pray and hope that we start addressing this issue in church for young girls too and help them with their walk with God and self esteem. Be blessed my sister and keep administering for the Lord ❤.
Trust me I know that feeling of exhaustion, but don’t allow it to make you give up. You are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you (Romans 8:37)! I also definitely think this should be spoken more about in churches, church youth groups etc. cause A LOT and I mean A LOT of people, nay Christians, struggle with this and don’t know where to run for help. That’s what the church should be
To people struggling with this typa addiction, try dopamine detoxes ,like literally switching your phone off for the day & try see if you can’t do it for more consecutive days . Y’all got this !
It's difficult for the ones that use phones, laptop & internet for work purposes. And it's more difficult for those who use internet to remotely work at home alone the whole day in his/her room with no one to talk to 🤷🤷
the devil is on your case you think you can just fight it off on your own by switching off your phone yes you might not do it that day or so, this urge to watch pornography and it leading to masturbation is beyond the physical realm, it takes the constant hearing the word of God, medidating on it in your heart and the power of the holy ghost to break free from this bondage. i've been there where i told myself i will stop by my own will i end finding my way back one way or another. it took the revelation of what sin is and the revelation of what christ has done for me on the cross and engaging the supernatural to be free from this bondage
Wow Praise God!!! I can’t wait to reach my two year mark! God is really good and I hope you are celebrating your victory every chance you get! Thank you❤
3 months in without watching pornography. Sharing with a friend, especially a Godly friendly helps. It's not easy, like at all. There's so many triggers but self-discipline takes so much. I journalled everything down, my first memories, why and how it got worse. I literally just got tired of that temporary high at some point. From the third grade until now in my 20s, just chasing after it. Honestly really proud of my little milestone. Such stories are so important, I'm grateful you shared. I pray we turn these into our testimonies one day. May God continue being there for and with us through these silent struggles. Amen.
Sisi, I relate to you so much... I started at a tender age. I first saw it while at home, I was curious and went into my parents room, I was going through their staff and I found a video (porn video) I didn't know what it was but I knew it was wrong so watched and kept watching it for a while until I got caught and yoh I got the beating of my life. That's how mine began.... After the beating I stopped for a while then it started again when we got wifi and the it picked from there for year. It was so bad that even when I was in hostel and I had a roommate I would watch it at night, I would not sleep and this affected my grades so much. It went on for years then in 2020, I stopped because I asked God for a fresh start. Then I was okay until covid hit.... Then I went down a spiral and it was not as frequent as before but nevertheless it was bad. Then in beginning of 2023 I started getting closer to God and developing a relationship with him and although it sometimes pops up I have the tool (The bible) and the Holy Spirit who helps me.... And ever since I started getting closer to God, the devil has been attacking me with intrusive thought but I know the Lord is rock, my refuge, my strength, my deliver and putting on the armor of God everyday has helped me battle those thoughts and I know God will see me through. And by the way I have also drank alcohol, smoked weed and I was able to overcome those easily by the grace of God, however pornography and masturbation have been a battle. Let me leave you with these verse: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
I watched it at 12, 2013 when we still had blackberry BIS. I’m glad I got over that addiction. it’s been 6 years now clean, I’m 22. It was a battle. Prayer helped😭😂😂
Wow , 🥺🥺 , praise God 💖💖🙌, l hope to be delivered from mastubation, l don't have porn addiction, but when l do see a sexual image or words/videos l would get triggered. I have been struggling since 9 years old 😭😭 , over 13 years. My big cousin show me porn and l didn't even know what l was viewing back then , and another relative was playing with my genitals, all those situations made made to start mastubation, and it's true , when l come across porn, l will watch a bit, and it's hard to get off 😭, but it's mastubation l have a challenge with, l had relapse this morning
Carried such a difficult chat with so much grace, humor, humility, confidence and wisdom! Your strong will and God's faithfulness really shined through your story!!
This reminds me of a sermon I watched where the Pastor said that pornography and masturbation are ''having sex with demons.'' I never looked at it the same again.
This video pops up when my struggle is ongoing. God Bless U. Especially on the boredom part. Bible says an idle mind is the devil’s garage. I really feel that
Thank you. Thank you so much because I really really felt like I was going through this alone, I swear while I was watching I low-key felt like you were explaining my story like???😭😭😭 it’s so crazy. And this is the first time I see you on yt and I’m in the fight of leaving pornography alone. I guess this proved that God is indeed with me and he has not forsaken me cause I really thought he did.
AMEN! Girl that’s exactly what the devil tries to do - make us feel like we’re alone, but I praise God for leading you to this video and I trust that you will overcome through Christ❤
same here, I legit prayed today and ask God for help cause wow the guilt. usually I would run away from God because i would be so ashamed and just stay in my guilt and harden my heart but this time I ran back Him and asked Him for deliverance. I am glad God lead me here cause wow 😭
I was addicted to porn for many years, and only when I came back to Christ was I able to break those chains. You are right about it being like a drug because I would get a high and it was not fulfilling and it was only through Jesus that I was able to be set free. Thank you for your story and God bless you and keep you.❤❤😊
I’m 16 and struggling because I’m a virgin and saving myself for marriage the culture makes me feel insecure most times 😔like I’m persecuted for not drinking and smoking it’s like I’m not normal 🫠I literally have no friends where I stay because they call me boring for not doing the things they do🥲I’m not perfect but when I’m bored I watch it because I’m lonely and friendless 😔😔anyway thanks for the help 😊
I'm so sorry hunny... And about those people that you call friends..it's seems they are really not your friends... You'll have to break up with them and find people who will help you and support you in your decisions... Even though they don't really do the things you do... And there is no beauty or benefits in taking those things you do . What you have that they don't want to appreciate it's God's glow in you and don't let it burn down because you want to have them like you .. Stay strong🥺💕💕
there is absolutely nothing wrong with your lifestyle decisions, it's because our society is so messed up beyond repair that you doing what was once seen as normal is now viewed as boring. more power to you for your healthy lifestyle decisions.
All I can say is the best friend you can hv is your bible, because it will not lead you to any destruction and will always tell you the truth even though this world seems distracting but hold on to God and your bible to dearly and trust me tht loneliness will surely be gone
My love hold God closer and he'd give you something else to be doing with your time else the devil's gonna be giving you the excuse of watching it cause your friendless.
I struggled with this for so long and I’m still struggling with it. It made me feel so sick and just hearing this and watching this video I feel like there’s hope for change.
There is! “And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” Corinthians 10:13
One of the best solution is to make yourself productive, always active. Working, eating, praying, exercising, discussing. Prevent yourself from being alone in one place privately. Try to not watch any movie or music videos. Lastly Have a God fearing Boyfriend/Girlfriend🤷 . Never Isolate yourself.
im going through the same thing right now, where I keep repenting, but i keep going back to it, and i think this has finally helped me overcome it. thank you so much
I’m so glad🥹❤️you’re definitely in my prayers, be on the look out for my next video where I’ll be sharing tips and tricks and I know through God YOU WILL OVERCOME! Can’t wait to hear your testimony
My addiction started when I was 13 years old and overcame IT, when back into it, felt sick with myself, Became close with GOD ran away from him, my triggers were also so weak,it was a cycle. Im 15 years old now and Im doing sm better. YOU COULDN'T EXPLAIN IT BETTER💕
You are just like me. I am also 15 years old, and was exposed to those kissing videos she spoke of and porn sites at a very young age. I was always a highly stimulated child, and so when my friend introduced to the mentioned above (porn and kissing videos), I got hooked. For a period of my life, I wasn't actively viewing it, but from time to time (like a timespan of a few years) I would view it. I never knew Christ deeply at that time, even though I identified as a Christian. I got addicted to porn and masturbation when I turned 11, and I knew it was wrong, but girls on the internet would always brag about how they lost their virginities, so I knew I was better than them as I had never had sex with anyone, while fantasizing having sex with people. I stopped identifying as a Christian when I turned 12, as I also fell down the bunny hole of alternative style/goth style & music. I also identified as a liberal and the LGBT community, while struggling with porn and masturbation. But, in that same year of struggle, I traveled away, to my other side of family members, and they are fire-burning Christians. I gave my life to Christ, and they even prayed for me, and I thought I was delivered from those spirits. But, in my sleep I would still perform acts of masturbation in my sleep, because I was being visited by a spirit spouse, due to the seeds of masturbation I sowed, but I NEVER consciously masturbated, and continued to trust God, until I was completely delivered towards the end of 2022. I traveled back to my home country this year, and I wasn't masturbating!! I was fine, fire-burning for the Lord, pure and holy! But, just a few days ago..I visited a certain website (not porn), but they had a porn section, and I started feeling those sensations I hadn't felt down there in a long time. I did resist and after that I still stumbled upon another NSFW site but still resisted. After that, I couldn't resist anymore. I am so disappointed in myself. Everyone knows I am delivered and I am a Christian now. Even my mom and dad know that I love God so much. I don't know how I fell back into this sin. I feel so bad and disgusted and impure. I have been playing deliverance prayers on my phone from various men of God, but I still get the urges from time to time. But I know I will win this battle because God has won it for me before. One thing that also helped me when I traveled was that I was always being monitored, so there was no time I could view porn and masturbate. But now that I am home by myself most of the time..I fell, after two years of abstinence. Though, I know that the Lord is my Redeemer and He will help me. 🙏 Though, I would really like to talk to somebody about this 😢
Im fighting porn addiction I'm 32 years old 😢 and tired . Ive struggled with it so bad since a early teenager. Its had a hold on me for over 20 years and its truly sad. This is my first video seeing a woman confess and be honest. Its really reassuring and healing to see these women in the comments who've shared a common struggle ❤ thank you so much dor creating such a healing space. I do good (long periods of months without porn( and then I cave into temptation. Lord please continue to heal me❤❤❤❤
Definitely appreciate your honesty and boldness! This is a hard subject to talk about for anyone and I think the quote “if you do it in the dark and not in the light, then you know it’s wrong.”
I appreciate you for opening up and sharing your story. Believe me, many of us can empathize and relate with what you've been through. Your honesty, openness, and selflessness is commendable. I'm proud of you!❤
I remember during my early stages of trying to stop, the progression started well, but I'd always find excuses to fall back in. I remember I stopped for a bit, and my birthday came and told myself, "One more time wouldn't hurt ey?" I should've known, I fell back into the traps of that sinful world. I'd look at myself in the mirror and the amount of guilt I'd feel everytime was unbearable. As a boy, it definitely changed the way I looked at females, which hurts me to even say It's a matter of belief and self realisation that pornography isn't one of the things we were brought into this world to consume. I'm 17 and still in the early stages of the recovery process but I believe I will and can do it. A quote I heard recently "Your only enemy is yesterday's you" deep it.
I'm so proud of you. I'm also fighting this battle for me it's Chrome 😭😭😭.If only I can get rid of chrome cause that's where I get it from,I constantly disable my chrome but after some days I find myself enabling it and going back to watch it again,the guilt I feel after is too much.😭😭.We got this fam lets fight together❤❤.Thank you girl for this video I'm subscribing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
There was a time when I had a site blocker😭 my dear did I not remove it? But there's a way out and it's to truly believe scripture and set your heart straight on the things of God😭 I cried out to Him and He showed up same time. Give Him the chance, go to His feet, and He won't disappoint you. Listen to Him😭 I don't know but that's how I got through it after 4 years.
@@kananelo7 girl which site blocker would you recommend ?Thank you so much for sharing your story at some point I felt like just giving up fighting it but I decided I will not let the devil win just like that.
@@heeetnoob6110 I don't remember which one I used at that point but it was a free one. If you can, maybe try investing in a paid one and see if it works better than the one I was using because the person I got the idea from suggested a paid one. I think those ones work better.
Ey this just popped on my timeline, but i am so proud of you Amu for sharing this, many young believers fight this without letting anyone know because of shame and i know for one how it feels like to be in a state if condemnation. God be the Glory.
Despite of how cringy and embarrassing it feels , but you still managed to share your story, maybe God is using your testimony to deliver someone who's going through the same thing, thanks for opening up❤
You're stronger than you think. This was relatable and a lot of people will be helped. Your testimony is a blessing. As the Bible says, the truth will set you free. 💪🏾🙏🏾
Thank you sm for sharing something so personal with us Amu.🥺 I couldn't help but notice that you and I got our first exposure to pornography at the SAME AGE, DURING THE SAME YEAR. I'm also trying (baby steps) to let go of this habit because it's destructive to a lot of aspects in my life (losing good friendships, my connection to God etc). There's still a lot of work that needs to be done. Take care!❤️
Gal the struggle is real ,and its true what you saying what we watch and listen to triggers that temptation you really have to be strict with yourself I've battled with it for over 10 years but working on myself because WOW going to church every Sunday with so much guilt was just too much for me, watching your vedio took me back to a time I confessed to a friend bout this battle little did I know hers was worse she even had a toy ,ive never seen someone crying so much when she had to get rid of that thing it was like someone died🤣🤣we laugh about it now yes but this addiction is extremely serious and it could cost one a lot ,it cost me 4 miscarriages and a surgery because of the damage this act has done to my body, if you never started as an individual do not even attempt to. Big ups to you Amu💪
Firstly, I’m so so sorry for your loss. I cannot even fathom the pain and trauma you had to deal with😓 May the Lord restore your joy and give you healing in Jesus’ name! I can TOTALLY relate on going to church with so much guilt🙇♀️ it would sometimes feel like I’m putting up a faćade because I knew what I had done earlier that week. The enemy is really a thief of all joy! Giving up addiction is extremely difficult. Thankfully, by the grace, wisdom and power of Christ, we can overcome! Praying for you and just know your story can and will inspire many people ❤️
@@Lindi553 hi stef mastubation is spiritual, u invite spirits to indulge with u, that why some people end up having spiritual husbands and trust me this things gets so attached to u to extend that u wont last in relationships it has the ability to cause miscarriages coz its jelas it isolates u, so i did it alot i was an addict it got to a point where i couldn't sleep at night unless i did it, as time continued it started to make me feel sick physically everytime im done ide be extremely sick in the stomach extreme pains in my lower updomen, whatever i was doing damaged my uterus had to hav surgery to fix it but still i dont know if ill eva hav kids or carry to term
@@dimakatsotsalesedi2222 yho ! If this isn't a wake up call for me I don't know what else is. I also experience abdominal pain afterwards ! Man oh man 😫! As I said, I'm really sorry about your loss, in the same breath, thank you for your testimony, it has definitely helped save a sista here 🙌🏾 Edited to say: Our loving Heavenly Father restores, praying that He restores in your life and you are able to have children and a loving relationship ❤️
Thank you sis for sharing your testimony with many of us ❤. I've also been battling the same sin for such a long time ,but because we serve a God who loves with no boundaries and zero doubt he has helped me and still is helping me fight this battle. For those who are feeling lost always remember that the Lord your God is a forgiving God and he created all things for good use. His plans for us are to prosper us and not fail us , just because the devil uses what's good and turns it to evil the God that we serve ,The King we kneel before and The Messiah that we worship will take all that is bad and turn into something great .Keep praying❤ Romans 8: 28
First: ❤Great video! Second: I (female) remember i used to sweat when i didn't watch it. Everyday I'd buy airtime to satisfy the urge ,i was so young and that ,that makes me so sad but its fine aii. Anyways I've been ✨️163 days clean ✨️and i guess it gets easier day by day,im just proud of me to say the least. But now im facing another battle,my imagination is so vivid ,like very vivid (which makes sense because ive consumed alot of videos throughout) i don't even have to watch anything now i think its self-explanatory what i do and im willing to stop but i want to do my change in secrecy ngoba yho binging the problem to light is so embarrassing. But ill try ,ill genuinely try my best this is the year i stop frl
Same, I was actually doing really good reading my bible everyday, etc. And then I fell back into Pornography and this feeling of shame and unworthiness took over me to the point where I was avoiding my Bible and praying to God because I felt so guilty of even just Asking for forgiveness And doing the same thing all over again. It’s like I had this Standard in my head Of being a Child Of God and i felt completely unworthy of that Label But I tightened up and confessed to The Lord and i asked him for Help in this area of my life now I can only just keep going And have Faith These Chains Of Sexual Sin will be broken off me and my Family. I’m Praying for All of us That are dealing with this, It really is One of the enemy’s Favorite Ways to get us to fall back and push us away wether your 2 Years Or 2 Weeks into this Journey With The Lord, Everyone Has to face this at one point
Amen! Wow! someone said, it’s as if the devil uses the same template and that is sooo true! Cause He uses the same isolation method, the same guilt method, the same shame method to try and separate us from God. Little does he know NOTHING CAN SEPERATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD! and we will overcome!
Sometimes the best way of overcoming an addiction is not by avoiding the addiction but exposing yourself to the addiction and actually LEARNING TO SAY NO TO IT.
True, I was addicted to porn too and some of these streaming sites will always pop up some porn link and page and you just HAVE TO LEARN TO SAY NO AND click exit..
Thank you for sharing this sis. The devil thrives in secrecy but you have shamed him by revealing this. May God continue to give you strength in your journey. Lots of love.💞
This really helped me. I’ve tried all the bible plans, I even did fasting and prayer but one thing I haven’t done is talk to someone about it. Addiction and sin thrive on isolation and now I’m going to take that next step and get a friend to hold me accountable.
Amen. We need each other indeed especially a close friend but there'll be times where you won't honest with them so don't make that mistake you have to ve honest always and that is something I'm struggling with. Mind if we become accountability partners?
This is so relatable I wanna cry😭 sis the accessibility of the sites? Crazy. The triggers? Sometimes it's just the simplest things🙌 you get to a point where you feel like no category gets you on a high anymore. But the mercy of God, when He finally frees you, you are free indeed😭❤
Hey, I just came across your channel recently. Thank you for being so candid and brave. I found a quote by CS Lewis, though it doesn't necessarily speak about porn, it speaks about something I've personally been struggling with and I think it is still fitting to pornography. "For me the real evil of masturbation would be that it takes an appetite which, in lawful use, leads the individual out of himself to complete (and correct) his own personality in that of another (and finally in children and even grandchildren) and turns it back; sends the man back into the prison of himself, there to keep a harem of imaginary brides. And this harem, once admitted, works against his ever getting out and really uniting with a real woman. For the harem is always accessible, always subservient, calls for no sacrifices or adjustments, and can be endowed with erotic and psychological attractions which no woman can rival. Among those shadowy brides he is always adored, always the perfect lover; no demand is made on his unselfishness, no mortification ever imposed on his vanity. In the end, they become merely the medium through which he increasingly adores himself…After all, almost the main work of life is to come out of our selves, out of the little dark prison we are all born in. Masturbation is to be avoided as all things are to be avoided which retard this process. The danger is that of coming to love the prison." - CS Lewis
I just know for a fact that this video popped up on my UA-cam home for a reason! I've been struggling with a porn addiction since i was in gr 5 and found it on one of my parents phone. To be honest, i jist wanted to understand what the felt when they watch those videos and i didn't get it so i just watched them for daysss on end. And I've been struggling with it for so many years, now I'm in highschool and i really want to get rid of this addiction. I tried telling someone but i was too ashamed and scared of them being uncomfortable around me so I've been keeping this a secret for YEARS. it's nice to know that I'm not the only one going through this pain but its also sad knowing that there are a lot of kids and teenagers my age going through this pain as christians.
Thank you for feeling comfortable to share your story on here. May the Good Lord deliver you from this evil and bring you to a place of courage where you can share your story as well to help people out there. Much love and stay blessed🤍
Thank you so much for sharing your story,porn really feels like a back and forth battle but I know now if we trust and lean on to God He will pull us through and cleanse us😊
So proud of you.❤Remember Daniel also had to give up certain things(food) but he was faithful and God stood by him all the way. Our God will honor you for the sacrifices you make to stay pure❤. Keep it up.
I thought it was only we men that struggled with this. Glad to see a woman speaking on the addiction as well. I'm currently battling the same issue rn. It has gotten to the point where 3times a day is normal. I'm really trying to heal. I am. But somehow I keep falling back into the bottomless pit and keep wasting myself. Regardless of the relapses I choose to not give up. I told God that this is the yr I was going to be free from this addiction and that's what I intend to do✊🏾🙏🏾
So many women struggle with pornography as well and I’m glad I could also give awareness in that and let women, but also men, know that they’re not alone, but also we can overcome! This will be the year you will be free from this chain and stronghold in Jesus’ name. I recommend listening to “I speak Jesus” by Charity Gayle🤍
You did one of the bravest thing, I commend you, I recently relapsed & my birthday is coming up soon I told myself that I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!! This video was something I needed to see confirmation that I’m not alone thank you sm you’re really God sent❤
Just by seeing the Title I emmidietly liked and subscribed! We need more Christians like you ,brave enough to talk about this publicly, brave enough to share the story in detail .Not only did you touch people who are still bound by pornography. You also touched people who gossip a lot and are trying to get out of it ,people who smoke and drink and are trying to get out of it ,people who masturbate and are trying to get out of etc ... I pray that God rewards you for this ,I pray that he supplies all your needs according to his riches and glory . I have no words but thank you very much for sharing this ,continue doing the lord's work ! Stay blessed❤❤
I have been struggling to deal with my addiction to porn and it's always a struggle to quit...thank you for sharing you story and thank you for being vulnerable to share your story
God's grace is sufficient. Thank you Sis for sharing your testimony, the bible says, "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;..." It's funny how you are a girl and I am a guy, but I can relate to that story of yours, which really shows that the enemy is out to steal, kill, and destroy. And I would like to take this time to pray for those who are trying to use their might or power to get out of this, I once tried, but I failed. It's only by the Spirit, that I am still able to resist. And devoting yourself to Christ is very important as my sister highlighted, let your thoughts be filled with Christ. And please I am begging you, stand guard at the door of your eyes and ears because if you are not guarding what enters there, you could end up allowing things that will destroy you. Lastly to those who love reading, I also love reading be careful of what you are reading, because in some romance books, it's just pornography, it is just that they didn't state it. so don't just read for the sake of reading, be mindful of what you are reading. Last last, Lol! Okay so in the journey of battling this massive weapon of the enemy, what I have learned is that don't try to sugarcoat sin, sin is sin, even though science says it's good for you, or your friends and family argue that it won't harm you that much or you are still young, you need to experience things, okay that's their opinion, ask your Creator He knows for sure what's good for you and what's bad for you, and He knew you before you were formed in your mother's womb, so surely He knows what you must experience. In closing, " “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10. Ameni
Thank God for redemption. I find it odd how many of us teenagers struggle with addictions like this, drugs, masturbation, lies, depression, etc and it seems like a taboo to talk about it. Thank you for this video, continue to use your testimony to bless others ❤
My story is so similar to yours. But last year, the first I actually left home and dormed...and I was surrounded by strong, kind Christian women who really left an impact on me....and it led to me being free for a whole year...like I had genuinely turned my mind away from it, I didn't want anything to do with it....but....being on summer break..."The devil has time for idle hands..." This testimony was so timely. I was about to give up, again...but just as the Bible reminds us, to have courage, because our brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same things. Your testimony gave me hope again. May God bless you, sister😊❤️
Thank you so much for your tips on overcoming this addiction. May the lord bless you. I loved when you quoted the verse, Matthew 5:30. Indeed your a blessing, thanks so much🙏
the way you are describing exactly what i am going through shows that you are courageous to really come out here and share this because its hard. but this is really is going to help me and others in the same situation. i struggle with this and i fall back because of loneliness and depression and i really need people that can help me win this battle coz i really need to win and stand on my feet.
Everything you said is so relatable and i love how you portray a message stating how much god loves his servants because he knew your were wrong but he still stood by your side its honestly a great testimony and i appreciate your courage to talk abt something so personal like this
You are more than an overcomer in Christ Jesus. We thank that the helper the holy spirit is always with you walking with you and giving you the desire and power to do what pleases him.
I applaud you, many people are struggling with this (myself included) in silence and we have to pray to God to give us the encouragement to seek help in overcoming this battle and truly finding freedom. I pray for everyone who is dealing with these vicious cycles, that they may overcome and find freedom.
Hey girl, I think God sent you for me to hear him. On my birthday I wished to stop and end this curse and then 6 days late I fall 💔 if the holy spirit left my body💔💔💔 It's the most painful feeling in the world 💔 because it was so bad and extremely intense that I don't know what to do, I was losing and I lost myself again. But I'm here today to the saying that I will fight this sin because this is this sin is eating us alive. I will not be controlled by sin 💔 I can't wait to be free from this chain of sin 💔💔 😭😭😭 Pray for freedom for others too ❤️
I’m praying for your freedom my love and believe that THROUGH Christ you are an overcomer! I pray it never reaches where it reached with me, but I pray it ends now!❤️ Also, be on the look out for my next video which will tackle more practical ways of dealing with pornography
Also can we just acknowledge the GREAT LOVE God has for you! The fact that He put this video in your fyp shows that He’s not done with you, He loves you and He wants healing for you - He wants to Heal you
Yeesss!! With me as well, it started with those kissing random people videos. It's sad that at a young age, we were exposed to such videos. You're so brave for sharing your story and I'm proud of you. So powerful and profound💕
"boredome leads to sin" reinds me of a quote my english teacher told me that goes, "an idle mind is the devils playground". Thank you for sharing this testimony...currently fighting a drug and alcohol addiction. Sending in an abundance of light and love
I really do relate, I cannot believe how accepting social media is of these scenes. I am also on the path of freeing myself and your testimony is encouraging and I hope to be as victorious as you by God's power .i have also realized the temptation does not only end with social media but can come in forms of people around you, in terms of relationship which is why it is important to have relationships(all forms) with people who are in Christ as you are. Thank you so much I hope this helps slot of people 🙏
Thank you kindly Ms... This video does not necessarily give another perspective and that's excellent because I feel this habit grabs our minds the very same way. Even today I still get urges and my phone is always nearby and I have more than one phone - I feel the accountability apps might not work for me because previously it got so bad that even when I had access to other phones not my own I would go incognito just to take a look and feel that way and delete any residue thereafter. I stopped counting the days I've gone without porn because I think that also contributed to it always lingering in my mind. I can't remember the last time and when I could I would always find clever arguments to go back to the screen. I stopped when I listened to a Jordan Peterson video where he said if you want to take back control of your life start with the little things like if you know you should not be doing something and it's easy to do then don't do it, at least respect your self that much to not do what you have the power not to do. So I stopped.
we as Christians we shy away from talking about this. We fear that we gonna get judged by our fellow christian brothers and sisters. I'm also one of those people who are struggling with the same and it's kinda hard to "kinda get out of that situation" 😩 Thanks for the vid♥️just gained a subbie🙂
Thank you so so much for sharing this🩷🩷😭we are to die to ourselves and serve God. You being so brave to just say ion care about my reputation and just living for a faithful God is really inspiring me. Ima work on that and share more of my struggles to. Thank you much sis❤you are brave and so so graced ❤️ keep it up.
Thank you for this , it resonates with my journey and I'm so happy to hear that you got the freedom you have longed for 🙏. I will fight for my freedom too in the NAME OF JESUS 🙏
I was actually hesitant to comment because I'm struggling with it and because I'm ashamed but I think this is God helping me and speaking to me through you because this vidoe just popped up. Thank you and God bless you
Hi Amu🌻 thank you for sharing your testimony🌻👏🏾 There's a podcast titled 'The Basement' by Tim Ross, and in one episode they mentioned using exercise as a distraction when you get urges. To some it can work, but to others it can't for various reasons (wifi/data availability for at home exercises, not having a conducive space to exercise, etc). I'm fortunate and blessed that exercise (skipping rope😂) can assist me with this. Thank you for the accountability app plug🌻😊 hopefully it's affordable for a student🙈
Hey Njabulo🤍 Yes this is actually true, and there’s research to back it up! I will touch on it in my next video I’m so glad that it worked for you!😂🔥 And yes! Ever Accountable will be affordable for a student❤️
I struggled with the same addiction for years and got over it differently but I'm happy you overcame it and found peace, more life and blessings on you.💜
@@Its_Vickyy I'm not religious so I didn't find a resolution through religion. (I do believe in God & The Universe etc however) I got past it and through it by doing introspective work and doing a lot of healing that took a long time, I started to do things that made me feel better and happier despite my few slip ups and got to the root of why I watch it and also when I do and what cues/triggers the thoughts of wanting to watch pornography. I failed a lot but never quit, and eventually day by day, the streaks continued, I did slip up even after but I found my footing and just deeply accepted that there's more to life than being stuck in a battle with porn, and embodied deep love for myself even on days it felt hard, and now we here. I'm human and still prone to failure but it's way better than it was a year ago and so much better than it was 5 years before that. Keep showing yourself love, it'll be good in due time. Not to mention every encounter after working past that wound of obsessive pornography consumption felt great.
I'm so loving this video. It just appeared on my UA-cam and I believe it's the Holy spirit who brought it to me. And I've been struggling with understanding what this is like as a Christian, I want to stop. The battle is on against us young people. The problem with me is that I have met spiritually with the spirit of lust. I need God to forgive me because I keep on disappointing him
"It's not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit." Thanks for the courage that you took to share this, it will eventually go away since the burden you've been carrying has been lifted off your shoulders.. So many have been inspired by you. May the Lord God guide you.
You are brave for posting this , we all go through this once we understand how vicious the cycle is & how hard it is to escape this , these thing chain you so hard
Hi, i really relate to what you said and thank for reminding me of the power of God, i am a first year student in uj and like you gained access to uncapped wifi, this increased my addiction to porn and would often time make me bitter, angry and depressed. I am tired of the sin cause it had been stuck with me since i was in grade 6 which was 9 years ago, but watching this made me realize that i am not alone and that the God i serve is greater than he that is of this world
I honestly appreciate this and seeing that I am not d only one that was battling this. It has been 3 months now since I watched it and I pray God helps to continue without it. THANK YOU JESUS!!!
Just watch it not too long ago and I came and UA-cam and this video pop up 😢 I’m really trying to quit because I know it’s not right but it’s hard. Really nice video btw ❤
You will overcome my love, just don’t stop trying to beat it. My next video will offer more practical tips and tricks to beat it so look out for that❤️
Thank you. I by God's Grace left the addiction behind for more than 10 years. For some reason found myself watching a porn video and thought nothing of it since I had no recognition of it being an addiction. A day or two found myself watching the same thing again. Then I found this video, which helped me be more aware of what it could become, and I made a decision to turn away from it. Thank you, may that which causes us to sin be cut off, cast out and thrown in the fire in Jesus name. Thank you Amen.
I couldn't relate to something more. Everytime you said something I felt every single thing and every single word. It's as though you and I went through the same experience because it also started in 2016 for me as well. And it's my first time confessing that I went through something like that. It really isn't easy to talk about this stuff. Great content❤.
"Phuti's it's rain...." we're together yoh, as for the Wifi😂. But this was a very informative video, especially as a Christian, I may have not experienced exposure to pornography, but now I am fully aware as to what it can do to you as a christian.😇 How much guilt, hurt, dirt and shame one feels & How it is a sin, a seemingly pleasureable desire that God disapproves and the gate to more sin that one may ended up consuming.😞 I will show some love and share this video. Thank you & God bless you.❤❤❤
We overcome by the power of our testimony. Thank you for this Amu, really loving the passion as you shared your story, and just the reality of the cycle. May you continue to STAY FREE in Christ and God will truly honor your boldness. Blessings girl 😇😁 #GoodnessOfGod
Thank you so much for being vulnerable with us. It's definitely not easy to talk about such. What stood out mostly for me in your video is that God is so patient and he never gives up on us. His love is just so unbelievable.
Again, it's also important to take our desires to the Lord before the devil uses them against us. While Jesus was fasting the devil knew he was hungry and the first thing he mentioned was food. Jesus won this battle by using God's word and submitting to God , in the same way its important for us to take all to the Lord before the devil uses it against us. God loves you ❤💯
Love this!
I'm down for the group ,can we please create one please 🥶🥶🥶🥶
If there’s any group I’d also like to be part
Got into the habit of giving my desires to Him just recently. I realised that there is no sense in trying to hide myself from Him because I know fully that there is no such (Jer 17:10, 23:24, Isa 29:13 etc.).
It is so empowering. The devil won't have a grasp on you when it comes to shame. It is a bit hard in the beginning but is completely worth it.
I'd like to join the group please 😢
When u said " BOREDOM LEADS TO SIN" jonga i felt you 😢
True!!!!because the bible says an idle mind is the devil’s workshop!
This is sooo true 🙌
True
I can relate 😢
When David instead of going to battle stayed behind and ended up seeing Bathsheba...
I am actually having urges to watch it while listening to your story🙆😭 I pray that God helps me to overcome my addiction🙏🏽😭I am literally fighting the urge ryt but I believe that it's not by my might nor by my power but by His Spirit and Grace❤️🙏🏽
in Jesus' name, you'll have victory! 🙏
Ask God for self control 🙏 amen
@@yolandamzila822 Amen to that❤️🙏🏽thanks for the courage🙏🏽
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You got it! Submit to God (eg prayer), Resist the devil and he will flee from you❤
I was exposed to porn when I was in the third grade and it's been such a struggle, I'm still struggling and I'm 21 now. I've been trying but I'm exhausted, I'm trying and I'm grateful to you for sharing. I pray and hope that we start addressing this issue in church for young girls too and help them with their walk with God and self esteem. Be blessed my sister and keep administering for the Lord ❤.
Trust me I know that feeling of exhaustion, but don’t allow it to make you give up. You are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you (Romans 8:37)! I also definitely think this should be spoken more about in churches, church youth groups etc. cause A LOT and I mean A LOT of people, nay Christians, struggle with this and don’t know where to run for help. That’s what the church should be
But, it starts with us and our willing openness with this topic
Yes, just to share I think we need to fully open our hearts to God and understand that we're ruining ourselves with such content
Porn or beating ur meat?
Don't stop the fight we are all with you in this fight you will be victories
To people struggling with this typa addiction, try dopamine detoxes ,like literally switching your phone off for the day & try see if you can’t do it for more consecutive days . Y’all got this !
It's difficult for the ones that use phones, laptop & internet for work purposes. And it's more difficult for those who use internet to remotely work at home alone the whole day in his/her room with no one to talk to 🤷🤷
the devil is on your case you think you can just fight it off on your own by switching off your phone yes you might not do it that day or so, this urge to watch pornography and it leading to masturbation is beyond the physical realm, it takes the constant hearing the word of God, medidating on it in your heart and the power of the holy ghost to break free from this bondage. i've been there where i told myself i will stop by my own will i end finding my way back one way or another. it took the revelation of what sin is and the revelation of what christ has done for me on the cross and engaging the supernatural to be free from this bondage
Some get on their phone 5 days after switching off and go watch it's just stops through the person the view (you🤏)
Girl I relate hey and I haven't watched for two years now and im so proud of myself but mostly proud of you talking about it love it takes courage ❤
Wow Praise God!!! I can’t wait to reach my two year mark! God is really good and I hope you are celebrating your victory every chance you get!
Thank you❤
ITS NOT AN EASY THING.
3 months in without watching pornography. Sharing with a friend, especially a Godly friendly helps. It's not easy, like at all. There's so many triggers but self-discipline takes so much. I journalled everything down, my first memories, why and how it got worse. I literally just got tired of that temporary high at some point. From the third grade until now in my 20s, just chasing after it. Honestly really proud of my little milestone. Such stories are so important, I'm grateful you shared. I pray we turn these into our testimonies one day. May God continue being there for and with us through these silent struggles. Amen.
Congrats on your 3minths of Freedom🥹🙌God is so faithful and I hope you’re celebrating it cause ITS A BIG DEAL
❤ thanks
@@Amu.Mhey I've been looking for u on Instagram I cant find you. How can I get in touch with u
Porn causing you depression and you using porn to feel something is so tiring, thank you for sharing this and yes boredom leads to sin❤
You got me when you said " why would i repent if i was going to do it again". If we dont pray, we sin. When we stop sinning, we start praying.
Sisi, I relate to you so much... I started at a tender age. I first saw it while at home, I was curious and went into my parents room, I was going through their staff and I found a video (porn video) I didn't know what it was but I knew it was wrong so watched and kept watching it for a while until I got caught and yoh I got the beating of my life. That's how mine began.... After the beating I stopped for a while then it started again when we got wifi and the it picked from there for year. It was so bad that even when I was in hostel and I had a roommate I would watch it at night, I would not sleep and this affected my grades so much. It went on for years then in 2020, I stopped because I asked God for a fresh start. Then I was okay until covid hit.... Then I went down a spiral and it was not as frequent as before but nevertheless it was bad. Then in beginning of 2023 I started getting closer to God and developing a relationship with him and although it sometimes pops up I have the tool (The bible) and the Holy Spirit who helps me.... And ever since I started getting closer to God, the devil has been attacking me with intrusive thought but I know the Lord is rock, my refuge, my strength, my deliver and putting on the armor of God everyday has helped me battle those thoughts and I know God will see me through.
And by the way I have also drank alcohol, smoked weed and I was able to overcome those easily by the grace of God, however pornography and masturbation have been a battle.
Let me leave you with these verse:
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.
19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
I watched it at 12, 2013 when we still had blackberry BIS. I’m glad I got over that addiction. it’s been 6 years now clean, I’m 22. It was a battle. Prayer helped😭😂😂
Wow , 🥺🥺 , praise God 💖💖🙌, l hope to be delivered from mastubation, l don't have porn addiction, but when l do see a sexual image or words/videos l would get triggered. I have been struggling since 9 years old 😭😭 , over 13 years. My big cousin show me porn and l didn't even know what l was viewing back then , and another relative was playing with my genitals, all those situations made made to start mastubation, and it's true , when l come across porn, l will watch a bit, and it's hard to get off 😭, but it's mastubation l have a challenge with, l had relapse this morning
Carried such a difficult chat with so much grace, humor, humility, confidence and wisdom! Your strong will and God's faithfulness really shined through your story!!
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This reminds me of a sermon I watched where the Pastor said that pornography and masturbation are ''having sex with demons.'' I never looked at it the same again.
So damn wishes it's that easy😢
Masturbating is but porn aint
Thank you so much for this
This video pops up when my struggle is ongoing. God Bless U. Especially on the boredom part. Bible says an idle mind is the devil’s garage. I really feel that
Thank you. Thank you so much because I really really felt like I was going through this alone, I swear while I was watching I low-key felt like you were explaining my story like???😭😭😭 it’s so crazy. And this is the first time I see you on yt and I’m in the fight of leaving pornography alone. I guess this proved that God is indeed with me and he has not forsaken me cause I really thought he did.
AMEN! Girl that’s exactly what the devil tries to do - make us feel like we’re alone, but I praise God for leading you to this video and I trust that you will overcome through Christ❤
same here, I legit prayed today and ask God for help cause wow the guilt. usually I would run away from God because i would be so ashamed and just stay in my guilt and harden my heart but this time I ran back Him and asked Him for deliverance. I am glad God lead me here cause wow 😭
@@nomfundondaba5448 I’m glad he did. We shall surely be delivered from this virus.
I was addicted to porn for many years, and only when I came back to Christ was I able to break those chains. You are right about it being like a drug because I would get a high and it was not fulfilling and it was only through Jesus that I was able to be set free. Thank you for your story and God bless you and keep you.❤❤😊
Praise God🙌🔥
I’m 16 and struggling because I’m a virgin and saving myself for marriage the culture makes me feel insecure most times 😔like I’m persecuted for not drinking and smoking it’s like I’m not normal 🫠I literally have no friends where I stay because they call me boring for not doing the things they do🥲I’m not perfect but when I’m bored I watch it because I’m lonely and friendless 😔😔anyway thanks for the help 😊
I'm so sorry hunny...
And about those people that you call friends..it's seems they are really not your friends... You'll have to break up with them and find people who will help you and support you in your decisions... Even though they don't really do the things you do...
And there is no beauty or benefits in taking those things you do .
What you have that they don't want to appreciate it's God's glow in you and don't let it burn down because you want to have them like you ..
Stay strong🥺💕💕
there is absolutely nothing wrong with your lifestyle decisions, it's because our society is so messed up beyond repair that you doing what was once seen as normal is now viewed as boring.
more power to you for your healthy lifestyle decisions.
All I can say is the best friend you can hv is your bible, because it will not lead you to any destruction and will always tell you the truth even though this world seems distracting but hold on to God and your bible to dearly and trust me tht loneliness will surely be gone
My love hold God closer and he'd give you something else to be doing with your time else the devil's gonna be giving you the excuse of watching it cause your friendless.
This is literally me
I struggled with this for so long and I’m still struggling with it. It made me feel so sick and just hearing this and watching this video I feel like there’s hope for change.
There is! “And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” Corinthians 10:13
There's hope and liberation... talking from experience ..God will help you ♥️🥰
Read psalms 51
@@Amu.M Amen!
One of the best solution is to make yourself productive, always active. Working, eating, praying, exercising, discussing. Prevent yourself from being alone in one place privately. Try to not watch any movie or music videos. Lastly Have a God fearing Boyfriend/Girlfriend🤷 . Never Isolate yourself.
im going through the same thing right now, where I keep repenting, but i keep going back to it, and i think this has finally helped me overcome it. thank you so much
I’m so glad🥹❤️you’re definitely in my prayers, be on the look out for my next video where I’ll be sharing tips and tricks and I know through God YOU WILL OVERCOME! Can’t wait to hear your testimony
@@Amu.M thank u, this has made my day!!
This is my life now ... Today I found myself again after a long time I had confessed and I was convinced I was freed from this sin
Yhoooooo I feel like you’re telling my story 😭😭😭 literally. Almost all Christian girls have or are still struggling with this.
My addiction started when I was 13 years old and overcame IT, when back into it, felt sick with myself, Became close with GOD ran away from him, my triggers were also so weak,it was a cycle. Im 15 years old now and Im doing sm better.
YOU COULDN'T EXPLAIN IT BETTER💕
You are just like me. I am also 15 years old, and was exposed to those kissing videos she spoke of and porn sites at a very young age. I was always a highly stimulated child, and so when my friend introduced to the mentioned above (porn and kissing videos), I got hooked. For a period of my life, I wasn't actively viewing it, but from time to time (like a timespan of a few years) I would view it. I never knew Christ deeply at that time, even though I identified as a Christian.
I got addicted to porn and masturbation when I turned 11, and I knew it was wrong, but girls on the internet would always brag about how they lost their virginities, so I knew I was better than them as I had never had sex with anyone, while fantasizing having sex with people.
I stopped identifying as a Christian when I turned 12, as I also fell down the bunny hole of alternative style/goth style & music. I also identified as a liberal and the LGBT community, while struggling with porn and masturbation. But, in that same year of struggle, I traveled away, to my other side of family members, and they are fire-burning Christians. I gave my life to Christ, and they even prayed for me, and I thought I was delivered from those spirits. But, in my sleep I would still perform acts of masturbation in my sleep, because I was being visited by a spirit spouse, due to the seeds of masturbation I sowed, but I NEVER consciously masturbated, and continued to trust God, until I was completely delivered towards the end of 2022.
I traveled back to my home country this year, and I wasn't masturbating!! I was fine, fire-burning for the Lord, pure and holy! But, just a few days ago..I visited a certain website (not porn), but they had a porn section, and I started feeling those sensations I hadn't felt down there in a long time.
I did resist and after that I still stumbled upon another NSFW site but still resisted. After that, I couldn't resist anymore. I am so disappointed in myself. Everyone knows I am delivered and I am a Christian now. Even my mom and dad know that I love God so much. I don't know how I fell back into this sin. I feel so bad and disgusted and impure. I have been playing deliverance prayers on my phone from various men of God, but I still get the urges from time to time. But I know I will win this battle because God has won it for me before.
One thing that also helped me when I traveled was that I was always being monitored, so there was no time I could view porn and masturbate. But now that I am home by myself most of the time..I fell, after two years of abstinence. Though, I know that the Lord is my Redeemer and He will help me. 🙏 Though, I would really like to talk to somebody about this 😢
Im fighting porn addiction I'm 32 years old 😢 and tired . Ive struggled with it so bad since a early teenager. Its had a hold on me for over 20 years and its truly sad. This is my first video seeing a woman confess and be honest. Its really reassuring and healing to see these women in the comments who've shared a common struggle ❤ thank you so much dor creating such a healing space. I do good (long periods of months without porn( and then I cave into temptation. Lord please continue to heal me❤❤❤❤
When you start having the urge to watch porn resist the devil
This is huge, congratulations sis! You’ve won the battle 😊❤
This is like listening to my story 😢
The struggle is real but it can be overcome, victory is ours.
Thank you for sharing. ❤
Saved by Christ himself💌.This was soo overwhelmingly reflective .Thankyouu so much ,sis:)
Definitely appreciate your honesty and boldness! This is a hard subject to talk about for anyone and I think the quote “if you do it in the dark and not in the light, then you know it’s wrong.”
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I appreciate you for opening up and sharing your story. Believe me, many of us can empathize and relate with what you've been through. Your honesty, openness, and selflessness is commendable. I'm proud of you!❤
Thank you so much!🫂God is so faithful!
I remember during my early stages of trying to stop, the progression started well, but I'd always find excuses to fall back in. I remember I stopped for a bit, and my birthday came and told myself, "One more time wouldn't hurt ey?" I should've known, I fell back into the traps of that sinful world. I'd look at myself in the mirror and the amount of guilt I'd feel everytime was unbearable.
As a boy, it definitely changed the way I looked at females, which hurts me to even say
It's a matter of belief and self realisation that pornography isn't one of the things we were brought into this world to consume.
I'm 17 and still in the early stages of the recovery process but I believe I will and can do it.
A quote I heard recently "Your only enemy is yesterday's you" deep it.
I'm so proud of you. I'm also fighting this battle for me it's Chrome 😭😭😭.If only I can get rid of chrome cause that's where I get it from,I constantly disable my chrome but after some days I find myself enabling it and going back to watch it again,the guilt I feel after is too much.😭😭.We got this fam lets fight together❤❤.Thank you girl for this video I'm subscribing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
On this I’d definitely suggest getting Ever Accountable - it will help you a lot!
We definitely got this and God’s got us❤️
Thank you so much!
There was a time when I had a site blocker😭 my dear did I not remove it? But there's a way out and it's to truly believe scripture and set your heart straight on the things of God😭 I cried out to Him and He showed up same time. Give Him the chance, go to His feet, and He won't disappoint you. Listen to Him😭 I don't know but that's how I got through it after 4 years.
@@Amu.M thank you so much I will do that🤗❤.Yes God really got us ❤❤❤
@@kananelo7 girl which site blocker would you recommend ?Thank you so much for sharing your story at some point I felt like just giving up fighting it but I decided I will not let the devil win just like that.
@@heeetnoob6110 I don't remember which one I used at that point but it was a free one. If you can, maybe try investing in a paid one and see if it works better than the one I was using because the person I got the idea from suggested a paid one. I think those ones work better.
Ey this just popped on my timeline, but i am so proud of you Amu for sharing this, many young believers fight this without letting anyone know because of shame and i know for one how it feels like to be in a state if condemnation.
God be the Glory.
Despite of how cringy and embarrassing it feels , but you still managed to share your story, maybe God is using your testimony to deliver someone who's going through the same thing, thanks for opening up❤
Indeed He is
You're stronger than you think. This was relatable and a lot of people will be helped. Your testimony is a blessing. As the Bible says, the truth will set you free. 💪🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for being vulnerable with us 🥹❤️
Thank you sm for sharing something so personal with us Amu.🥺 I couldn't help but notice that you and I got our first exposure to pornography at the SAME AGE, DURING THE SAME YEAR. I'm also trying (baby steps) to let go of this habit because it's destructive to a lot of aspects in my life (losing good friendships, my connection to God etc). There's still a lot of work that needs to be done. Take care!❤️
That’s such a crazy coincidence! Through Christ, you will overcome🏆 I’ll be releasing a video soon on tips that can help soo look out for that❤️
Gal the struggle is real ,and its true what you saying what we watch and listen to triggers that temptation you really have to be strict with yourself I've battled with it for over 10 years but working on myself because WOW going to church every Sunday with so much guilt was just too much for me, watching your vedio took me back to a time I confessed to a friend bout this battle little did I know hers was worse she even had a toy ,ive never seen someone crying so much when she had to get rid of that thing it was like someone died🤣🤣we laugh about it now yes but this addiction is extremely serious and it could cost one a lot ,it cost me 4 miscarriages and a surgery because of the damage this act has done to my body, if you never started as an individual do not even attempt to. Big ups to you Amu💪
Firstly, I’m so so sorry for your loss. I cannot even fathom the pain and trauma you had to deal with😓 May the Lord restore your joy and give you healing in Jesus’ name!
I can TOTALLY relate on going to church with so much guilt🙇♀️ it would sometimes feel like I’m putting up a faćade because I knew what I had done earlier that week. The enemy is really a thief of all joy!
Giving up addiction is extremely difficult. Thankfully, by the grace, wisdom and power of Christ, we can overcome! Praying for you and just know your story can and will inspire many people ❤️
🥺 Dima, what do you mean it cost you miscarriages and surgery 🙆🏾♀️ ?
I am so sorry for your loss.
Hopefully we win against this fight !
@@Lindi553 hi stef mastubation is spiritual, u invite spirits to indulge with u, that why some people end up having spiritual husbands and trust me this things gets so attached to u to extend that u wont last in relationships it has the ability to cause miscarriages coz its jelas it isolates u, so i did it alot i was an addict it got to a point where i couldn't sleep at night unless i did it, as time continued it started to make me feel sick physically everytime im done ide be extremely sick in the stomach extreme pains in my lower updomen, whatever i was doing damaged my uterus had to hav surgery to fix it but still i dont know if ill eva hav kids or carry to term
@@dimakatsotsalesedi2222 yho ! If this isn't a wake up call for me I don't know what else is. I also experience abdominal pain afterwards ! Man oh man 😫!
As I said, I'm really sorry about your loss, in the same breath, thank you for your testimony, it has definitely helped save a sista here 🙌🏾
Edited to say: Our loving Heavenly Father restores, praying that He restores in your life and you are able to have children and a loving relationship ❤️
This is so common, more than you know. Especially for girls!
Thank you sis for sharing your testimony with many of us ❤. I've also been battling the same sin for such a long time ,but because we serve a God who loves with no boundaries and zero doubt he has helped me and still is helping me fight this battle.
For those who are feeling lost always remember that the Lord your God is a forgiving God and he created all things for good use. His plans for us are to prosper us and not fail us , just because the devil uses what's good and turns it to evil the God that we serve ,The King we kneel before and The Messiah that we worship will take all that is bad and turn into something great .Keep praying❤
Romans 8: 28
First: ❤Great video!
Second: I (female) remember i used to sweat when i didn't watch it. Everyday I'd buy airtime to satisfy the urge ,i was so young and that ,that makes me so sad but its fine aii. Anyways I've been ✨️163 days clean ✨️and i guess it gets easier day by day,im just proud of me to say the least. But now im facing another battle,my imagination is so vivid ,like very vivid (which makes sense because ive consumed alot of videos throughout) i don't even have to watch anything now i think its self-explanatory what i do and im willing to stop but i want to do my change in secrecy ngoba yho binging the problem to light is so embarrassing. But ill try ,ill genuinely try my best this is the year i stop frl
That’s all you need to do. You need to be intentional and trust that Gods divine intervention will just take place❤️
🩷you got this babes
Same, I was actually doing really good reading my bible everyday, etc. And then I fell back into Pornography and this feeling of shame and unworthiness took over me to the point where I was avoiding my Bible and praying to God because I felt so guilty of even just Asking for forgiveness And doing the same thing all over again. It’s like I had this Standard in my head Of being a Child Of God and i felt completely unworthy of that Label But I tightened up and confessed to The Lord and i asked him for Help in this area of my life now I can only just keep going And have Faith These Chains Of Sexual Sin will be broken off me and my Family. I’m Praying for All of us That are dealing with this, It really is One of the enemy’s Favorite Ways to get us to fall back and push us away wether your 2 Years Or 2 Weeks into this Journey With The Lord, Everyone Has to face this at one point
Amen! Wow! someone said, it’s as if the devil uses the same template and that is sooo true! Cause He uses the same isolation method, the same guilt method, the same shame method to try and separate us from God. Little does he know NOTHING CAN SEPERATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD! and we will overcome!
Sometimes the best way of overcoming an addiction is not by avoiding the addiction but exposing yourself to the addiction and actually LEARNING TO SAY NO TO IT.
You are right my boi. We all went through the arm struggle.
sbonge my brother
This is so wrong with porn, don't expose yourself at all. That's how to overcome
@soul6teen537 NOPE
True, I was addicted to porn too and some of these streaming sites will always pop up some porn link and page and you just HAVE TO LEARN TO SAY NO AND click exit..
Hey sisters, thanks so much for this video. It’s real and raw, authentic and very relatable. Please share the video on “Boredom leads to sin” 🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing this sis. The devil thrives in secrecy but you have shamed him by revealing this. May God continue to give you strength in your journey. Lots of love.💞
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This really helped me. I’ve tried all the bible plans, I even did fasting and prayer but one thing I haven’t done is talk to someone about it. Addiction and sin thrive on isolation and now I’m going to take that next step and get a friend to hold me accountable.
Amen! And this will do wonders for you! There’s really power in Christian fellowship, honesty, prayer and faith🙏❤️
Amen. We need each other indeed especially a close friend but there'll be times where you won't honest with them so don't make that mistake you have to ve honest always and that is something I'm struggling with. Mind if we become accountability partners?
This is so relatable I wanna cry😭 sis the accessibility of the sites? Crazy. The triggers? Sometimes it's just the simplest things🙌 you get to a point where you feel like no category gets you on a high anymore. But the mercy of God, when He finally frees you, you are free indeed😭❤
Hey, I just came across your channel recently. Thank you for being so candid and brave.
I found a quote by CS Lewis, though it doesn't necessarily speak about porn, it speaks about something I've personally been struggling with and I think it is still fitting to pornography.
"For me the real evil of masturbation would be that it takes an appetite which, in lawful use, leads the individual out of himself to complete (and correct) his own personality in that of another (and finally in children and even grandchildren) and turns it back; sends the man back into the prison of himself, there to keep a harem of imaginary brides.
And this harem, once admitted, works against his ever getting out and really uniting with a real woman.
For the harem is always accessible, always subservient, calls for no sacrifices or adjustments, and can be endowed with erotic and psychological attractions which no woman can rival.
Among those shadowy brides he is always adored, always the perfect lover; no demand is made on his unselfishness, no mortification ever imposed on his vanity.
In the end, they become merely the medium through which he increasingly adores himself…After all, almost the main work of life is to come out of our selves, out of the little dark prison we are all born in. Masturbation is to be avoided as all things are to be avoided which retard this process. The danger is that of coming to love the prison." - CS Lewis
I just know for a fact that this video popped up on my UA-cam home for a reason!
I've been struggling with a porn addiction since i was in gr 5 and found it on one of my parents phone.
To be honest, i jist wanted to understand what the felt when they watch those videos and i didn't get it so i just watched them for daysss on end.
And I've been struggling with it for so many years, now I'm in highschool and i really want to get rid of this addiction.
I tried telling someone but i was too ashamed and scared of them being uncomfortable around me so I've been keeping this a secret for YEARS.
it's nice to know that I'm not the only one going through this pain but its also sad knowing that there are a lot of kids and teenagers my age going through this pain as christians.
Thank you for feeling comfortable to share your story on here. May the Good Lord deliver you from this evil and bring you to a place of courage where you can share your story as well to help people out there. Much love and stay blessed🤍
You have no idea how much this has convicted me. You dropped gems here
Thank you so much for sharing your story,porn really feels like a back and forth battle but I know now if we trust and lean on to God He will pull us through and cleanse us😊
So proud of you.❤Remember Daniel also had to give up certain things(food) but he was faithful and God stood by him all the way. Our God will honor you for the sacrifices you make to stay pure❤. Keep it up.
This ❤
Sana I love the shamelessness and openness.Honestly INSPIRING!!! Ngl😭❤️
I thought it was only we men that struggled with this. Glad to see a woman speaking on the addiction as well.
I'm currently battling the same issue rn. It has gotten to the point where 3times a day is normal. I'm really trying to heal. I am. But somehow I keep falling back into the bottomless pit and keep wasting myself.
Regardless of the relapses I choose to not give up. I told God that this is the yr I was going to be free from this addiction and that's what I intend to do✊🏾🙏🏾
So many women struggle with pornography as well and I’m glad I could also give awareness in that and let women, but also men, know that they’re not alone, but also we can overcome! This will be the year you will be free from this chain and stronghold in Jesus’ name. I recommend listening to “I speak Jesus” by Charity Gayle🤍
Also, be on the look out for my next video😉
Thanks Amu. I needed this because I too struggle with this. I know I will overcome it with the help of Jesus ❤
You did one of the bravest thing, I commend you, I recently relapsed & my birthday is coming up soon I told myself that I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!! This video was something I needed to see confirmation that I’m not alone thank you sm you’re really God sent❤
Just by seeing the Title I emmidietly liked and subscribed!
We need more Christians like you ,brave enough to talk about this publicly, brave enough to share the story in detail .Not only did you touch people who are still bound by pornography. You also touched people who gossip a lot and are trying to get out of it ,people who smoke and drink and are trying to get out of it ,people who masturbate and are trying to get out of etc ...
I pray that God rewards you for this ,I pray that he supplies all your needs according to his riches and glory .
I have no words but thank you very much for sharing this ,continue doing the lord's work ! Stay blessed❤❤
I have been struggling to deal with my addiction to porn and it's always a struggle to quit...thank you for sharing you story and thank you for being vulnerable to share your story
God's grace is sufficient. Thank you Sis for sharing your testimony, the bible says, "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony;..." It's funny how you are a girl and I am a guy, but I can relate to that story of yours, which really shows that the enemy is out to steal, kill, and destroy. And I would like to take this time to pray for those who are trying to use their might or power to get out of this, I once tried, but I failed. It's only by the Spirit, that I am still able to resist. And devoting yourself to Christ is very important as my sister highlighted, let your thoughts be filled with Christ. And please I am begging you, stand guard at the door of your eyes and ears because if you are not guarding what enters there, you could end up allowing things that will destroy you.
Lastly to those who love reading, I also love reading be careful of what you are reading, because in some romance books, it's just pornography, it is just that they didn't state it. so don't just read for the sake of reading, be mindful of what you are reading.
Last last, Lol! Okay so in the journey of battling this massive weapon of the enemy, what I have learned is that don't try to sugarcoat sin, sin is sin, even though science says it's good for you, or your friends and family argue that it won't harm you that much or you are still young, you need to experience things, okay that's their opinion, ask your Creator He knows for sure what's good for you and what's bad for you, and He knew you before you were formed in your mother's womb, so surely He knows what you must experience. In closing, " “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10. Ameni
Thank God for redemption. I find it odd how many of us teenagers struggle with addictions like this, drugs, masturbation, lies, depression, etc and it seems like a taboo to talk about it.
Thank you for this video, continue to use your testimony to bless others ❤
We need to start bringing such topics to the light and discussing solutions as well 🤍
My story is so similar to yours. But last year, the first I actually left home and dormed...and I was surrounded by strong, kind Christian women who really left an impact on me....and it led to me being free for a whole year...like I had genuinely turned my mind away from it, I didn't want anything to do with it....but....being on summer break..."The devil has time for idle hands..." This testimony was so timely. I was about to give up, again...but just as the Bible reminds us, to have courage, because our brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same things. Your testimony gave me hope again. May God bless you, sister😊❤️
Thank you so much for your tips on overcoming this addiction. May the lord bless you. I loved when you quoted the verse, Matthew 5:30. Indeed your a blessing, thanks so much🙏
the way you are describing exactly what i am going through shows that you are courageous to really come out here and share this because its hard. but this is really is going to help me and others in the same situation. i struggle with this and i fall back because of loneliness and depression and i really need people that can help me win this battle coz i really need to win and stand on my feet.
Everything you said is so relatable and i love how you portray a message stating how much god loves his servants because he knew your were wrong but he still stood by your side its honestly a great testimony and i appreciate your courage to talk abt something so personal like this
You are more than an overcomer in Christ Jesus. We thank that the helper the holy spirit is always with you walking with you and giving you the desire and power to do what pleases him.
AMEN!
I applaud you, many people are struggling with this (myself included) in silence and we have to pray to God to give us the encouragement to seek help in overcoming this battle and truly finding freedom. I pray for everyone who is dealing with these vicious cycles, that they may overcome and find freedom.
You're Very brave for sharing. May He who is able to keep us from falling keep you. God bless
Hey girl, I think God sent you for me to hear him.
On my birthday I wished to stop and end this curse and then 6 days late I fall 💔 if the holy spirit left my body💔💔💔
It's the most painful feeling in the world 💔
because it was so bad and extremely intense that I don't know what to do, I was losing and I lost myself again.
But I'm here today to the saying that I will fight this sin because this is this sin is eating us alive. I will not be controlled by sin 💔
I can't wait to be free from this chain of sin 💔💔 😭😭😭
Pray for freedom for others too ❤️
I’m praying for your freedom my love and believe that THROUGH Christ you are an overcomer! I pray it never reaches where it reached with me, but I pray it ends now!❤️
Also, be on the look out for my next video which will tackle more practical ways of dealing with pornography
Also can we just acknowledge the GREAT LOVE God has for you! The fact that He put this video in your fyp shows that He’s not done with you, He loves you and He wants healing for you - He wants to Heal you
@@Amu.M True 🙌🏽🙌🏽😭😭 God is Great❤️❤️ Thank you for listening to his word
Holy spirit has not left you
Girl, you're making a difference 🥺🥺🥺thank you
Yeesss!! With me as well, it started with those kissing random people videos. It's sad that at a young age, we were exposed to such videos. You're so brave for sharing your story and I'm proud of you. So powerful and profound💕
Well, if you overcome it then I can do it too, and I'm glad I come across your video. I'm going to fight this addiction
You definitely can, and I'm rooting for you all the way (:
Thank you Bestie, God bless you against these spirits ❤
"boredome leads to sin" reinds me of a quote my english teacher told me that goes, "an idle mind is the devils playground". Thank you for sharing this testimony...currently fighting a drug and alcohol addiction. Sending in an abundance of light and love
Love and light ❤ hope you break free.
I am redeemed....i have emerged victorious just as He promised....Argh man but aint God good?!❤
I really do relate, I cannot believe how accepting social media is of these scenes. I am also on the path of freeing myself and your testimony is encouraging and I hope to be as victorious as you by God's power .i have also realized the temptation does not only end with social media but can come in forms of people around you, in terms of relationship which is why it is important to have relationships(all forms) with people who are in Christ as you are.
Thank you so much I hope this helps slot of people 🙏
Thank you kindly Ms... This video does not necessarily give another perspective and that's excellent because I feel this habit grabs our minds the very same way. Even today I still get urges and my phone is always nearby and I have more than one phone - I feel the accountability apps might not work for me because previously it got so bad that even when I had access to other phones not my own I would go incognito just to take a look and feel that way and delete any residue thereafter. I stopped counting the days I've gone without porn because I think that also contributed to it always lingering in my mind. I can't remember the last time and when I could I would always find clever arguments to go back to the screen.
I stopped when I listened to a Jordan Peterson video where he said if you want to take back control of your life start with the little things like if you know you should not be doing something and it's easy to do then don't do it, at least respect your self that much to not do what you have the power not to do. So I stopped.
You're inspring me to tell my story 🙌🏿 i've been meaning to do this but i have so much anxiety but this has inspired me
Tell it! Many people will benefit from hearing your story!
we as Christians we shy away from talking about this. We fear that we gonna get judged by our fellow christian brothers and sisters. I'm also one of those people who are struggling with the same and it's kinda hard to "kinda get out of that situation" 😩
Thanks for the vid♥️just gained a subbie🙂
Thank you so so much for sharing this🩷🩷😭we are to die to ourselves and serve God. You being so brave to just say ion care about my reputation and just living for a faithful God is really inspiring me. Ima work on that and share more of my struggles to. Thank you much sis❤you are brave and so so graced ❤️ keep it up.
Thank you for this , it resonates with my journey and I'm so happy to hear that you got the freedom you have longed for 🙏. I will fight for my freedom too in the NAME OF JESUS 🙏
THANK YOU!!! experienced the same in my early teen years and have out grown it... you are truly brave
Thank you for sharing this video, you have touched many people about it. Well done girl
Love how passionate you get 😂. Girl I needed to watch this. Thank you.
Netflix is evil
I was actually hesitant to comment because I'm struggling with it and because I'm ashamed but I think this is God helping me and speaking to me through you because this vidoe just popped up. Thank you and God bless you
Hi Amu🌻 thank you for sharing your testimony🌻👏🏾
There's a podcast titled 'The Basement' by Tim Ross, and in one episode they mentioned using exercise as a distraction when you get urges. To some it can work, but to others it can't for various reasons (wifi/data availability for at home exercises, not having a conducive space to exercise, etc). I'm fortunate and blessed that exercise (skipping rope😂) can assist me with this.
Thank you for the accountability app plug🌻😊 hopefully it's affordable for a student🙈
Hey Njabulo🤍
Yes this is actually true, and there’s research to back it up! I will touch on it in my next video
I’m so glad that it worked for you!😂🔥
And yes! Ever Accountable will be affordable for a student❤️
I struggled with the same addiction for years and got over it differently but I'm happy you overcame it and found peace, more life and blessings on you.💜
Differently how?👀
@@Its_Vickyy I'm not religious so I didn't find a resolution through religion.
(I do believe in God & The Universe etc however)
I got past it and through it by doing introspective work and doing a lot of healing that took a long time, I started to do things that made me feel better and happier despite my few slip ups and got to the root of why I watch it and also when I do and what cues/triggers the thoughts of wanting to watch pornography. I failed a lot but never quit, and eventually day by day, the streaks continued, I did slip up even after but I found my footing and just deeply accepted that there's more to life than being stuck in a battle with porn, and embodied deep love for myself even on days it felt hard, and now we here.
I'm human and still prone to failure but it's way better than it was a year ago and so much better than it was 5 years before that.
Keep showing yourself love, it'll be good in due time.
Not to mention every encounter after working past that wound of obsessive pornography consumption felt great.
Thank you. For giving me the strength to push forward. To be better. To return back to the Glory of God🤗
God be praised! It’s honestly Him. He knew what He was doing when He lead you to watch my video🥹🥹🥹and I thank Him for using me to help you
I'm so loving this video. It just appeared on my UA-cam and I believe it's the Holy spirit who brought it to me. And I've been struggling with understanding what this is like as a Christian, I want to stop. The battle is on against us young people. The problem with me is that I have met spiritually with the spirit of lust. I need God to forgive me because I keep on disappointing him
So proud of you sis! 🥺❤🙏🏿
"It's not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit."
Thanks for the courage that you took to share this, it will eventually go away since the burden you've been carrying has been lifted off your shoulders.. So many have been inspired by you. May the Lord God guide you.
You are brave for posting this , we all go through this once we understand how vicious the cycle is & how hard it is to escape this , these thing chain you so hard
Hi, i really relate to what you said and thank for reminding me of the power of God, i am a first year student in uj and like you gained access to uncapped wifi, this increased my addiction to porn and would often time make me bitter, angry and depressed. I am tired of the sin cause it had been stuck with me since i was in grade 6 which was 9 years ago, but watching this made me realize that i am not alone and that the God i serve is greater than he that is of this world
I honestly appreciate this and seeing that I am not d only one that was battling this. It has been 3 months now since I watched it and I pray God helps to continue without it. THANK YOU JESUS!!!
“Who the SON has set free is free indeed” praise GOD♥️ thank GOD for this courage ! Proud of you ! GLORY TO GOD ♥️
AMEN! Glory to God!
Awesome!!!! The battle is really hard, but rewarding!!
Just watch it not too long ago and I came and UA-cam and this video pop up 😢 I’m really trying to quit because I know it’s not right but it’s hard.
Really nice video btw ❤
You will overcome my love, just don’t stop trying to beat it. My next video will offer more practical tips and tricks to beat it so look out for that❤️
I am glad God is using you to help others struggling with the same problem
Thank you. I by God's Grace left the addiction behind for more than 10 years. For some reason found myself watching a porn video and thought nothing of it since I had no recognition of it being an addiction. A day or two found myself watching the same thing again. Then I found this video, which helped me be more aware of what it could become, and I made a decision to turn away from it. Thank you, may that which causes us to sin be cut off, cast out and thrown in the fire in Jesus name. Thank you Amen.
I couldn't relate to something more. Everytime you said something I felt every single thing and every single word. It's as though you and I went through the same experience because it also started in 2016 for me as well. And it's my first time confessing that I went through something like that. It really isn't easy to talk about this stuff. Great content❤.
You're a hero for sharing this🥰
"Phuti's it's rain...." we're together yoh, as for the Wifi😂. But this was a very informative video, especially as a Christian, I may have not experienced exposure to pornography, but now I am fully aware as to what it can do to you as a christian.😇 How much guilt, hurt, dirt and shame one feels & How it is a sin, a seemingly pleasureable desire that God disapproves and the gate to more sin that one may ended up consuming.😞 I will show some love and share this video. Thank you & God bless you.❤❤❤
How are you literally telling my life story ? Nkosi yam ! This is beyond amazing from how it started to how you handled it Jehovah 😭😭
The devil really uses the same template for everyone and it’s high time he be exposed. Praise God for the restoration and healing power🙌❤️
Thank you so much for opening up to us, this is really inspiring and helpful
We overcome by the power of our testimony. Thank you for this Amu, really loving the passion as you shared your story, and just the reality of the cycle. May you continue to STAY FREE in Christ and God will truly honor your boldness. Blessings girl 😇😁 #GoodnessOfGod
Amen!