Thank you so much for sharing your struggles and story. Your music honestly was what kept me in relationship with God when I was so ready to let go. House divided and The songs I need to hear are still 2 of my favorites and helped me feel like I could be honest about where I was at. I haven't struggled with alcohol but I know that what's got me through some other things is the knowledge that as long as I haven't given up there's always hope. And looking back I can see that often times God's got something just around the corner of we can just hold on.
I don’t drink or have any substance issues, BUT…. I do have problem with a longtime addiction to sexual stuff. :(. It’s tough to deal with, and it’s on the daily. I have a hard time with the concept of sharing that with people; I don’t really know anyone I’d feel comfortable telling it to. Pray for me that God brings me someone I feel comfy with that I can share all that and bring it into the light!
This is definitely even more confirmation that I'm supposed to be in counseling. I had a friend from college tell me that he's struggled with the same addictions as me. Because with pornography, there are typically two different addictions which go hand in hand. And, I don't have to go anywhere or have any money to fall into it. It's truly very hard and sometimes have a hard time believing I'll overcome them. But, through my friend and through you just now, God is clearly speaking that therapy will greatly help me in the recovery process. I'm not addicted, but for sure still struggling.
@@abbykittle5058counseling has been IMMENSELY helpful for me. Addiction (to anything) thrives in the dark, and when we bring it into the light and talk about it, we have a much better chance of dealing with the issues. Praying for you as I type this. You're on a good path, my friend.
Thank you! I so appreciate the encouragement. I've had other addiction issues, but this is the hardest one I've ever dealt with. I know it will pass.@@joshwilsonmusic
@@joshwilsonmusic I guess it's just confusing because I was open about all of this before I fell back into it for at least 5 years. What I didn't know though were some of the root causes, mainly trauma, which has fed into it. I have this unforgiveness of myself for sin I've done, but also I've taken on unnecessary responsibility for things done to me, like thinking it's all my fault. ='(
Thank you so much for sharing your struggles and story. Your music honestly was what kept me in relationship with God when I was so ready to let go. House divided and The songs I need to hear are still 2 of my favorites and helped me feel like I could be honest about where I was at. I haven't struggled with alcohol but I know that what's got me through some other things is the knowledge that as long as I haven't given up there's always hope. And looking back I can see that often times God's got something just around the corner of we can just hold on.
I don’t drink or have any substance issues, BUT…. I do have problem with a longtime addiction to sexual stuff. :(. It’s tough to deal with, and it’s on the daily. I have a hard time with the concept of sharing that with people; I don’t really know anyone I’d feel comfortable telling it to. Pray for me that God brings me someone I feel comfy with that I can share all that and bring it into the light!
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This is definitely even more confirmation that I'm supposed to be in counseling. I had a friend from college tell me that he's struggled with the same addictions as me. Because with pornography, there are typically two different addictions which go hand in hand. And, I don't have to go anywhere or have any money to fall into it. It's truly very hard and sometimes have a hard time believing I'll overcome them. But, through my friend and through you just now, God is clearly speaking that therapy will greatly help me in the recovery process. I'm not addicted, but for sure still struggling.
@@abbykittle5058counseling has been IMMENSELY helpful for me. Addiction (to anything) thrives in the dark, and when we bring it into the light and talk about it, we have a much better chance of dealing with the issues. Praying for you as I type this. You're on a good path, my friend.
Thank you! I so appreciate the encouragement. I've had other addiction issues, but this is the hardest one I've ever dealt with. I know it will pass.@@joshwilsonmusic
@@joshwilsonmusic I guess it's just confusing because I was open about all of this before I fell back into it for at least 5 years. What I didn't know though were some of the root causes, mainly trauma, which has fed into it. I have this unforgiveness of myself for sin I've done, but also I've taken on unnecessary responsibility for things done to me, like thinking it's all my fault. ='(