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Overweight people can have a meal together, alcoholics can share a drink together, drug addicts can shoot up together, but for the porn addict it’s a lonely, soul wrenching, soul destroying existence – doing what you do in secret behind everybody’s back, keeping it in the dark.

When we go into any emotional hurt or pain, we self-prescribe or self-administer what the world has to offer, i.e. pornography, alcohol, food, drugs; we start out by trying to fix it ourselves without God.

Has Rejection caused you to turn to pornography?

Luke 6 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. Romans 8 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Isolation – a man who gets involved in porn feels very much on his own with no one or nothing to turn to for comfort.

1 Cor 12 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. PS 34 17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Or Abandonment – never known a father’s love, always felt unworthy; never able to reach out to others for company in early life and now finds it hard to connect with others in adult life.

Ps 34 18 18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Deut 31 6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Living a Single lifestyle – the need to find relief and company

Heb 4 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Ps 145 16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Lacking Self-worth – looking for affirmation of sexuality through pornography, but looking in the wrong place.

Ps 1 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Phil 1 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Are you Lonely is that why you turn to porn?

Isa 41 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness John 14 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

You know that I’m Weak I can’t help myself

Eph 3 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 1 Cor 2 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

oh well I’m Addicted there seems to be no way out

1 Cor 10 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Ttitus 2 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Jesus lived a sinless and perfect life, but He wasn’t complete until he had experienced grief and pain above what you’ll ever experience. So bring all that you have to Him, He fully understands.

Gen 3x exposing the enemy’s strongholds

BEAUTY FOR ASHES – HELP FOR A HURTING WIFE

DAY 7 – Are Your Hurting, Frightened and Feeling Like You’re on Your Own?

JOHN 14 16 – And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever.

The Holy Spirit is our Daily Comforter and Always Will Be!

God loves you so much, He knows all that you are facing right now and that you cannot possibly do it in your own strength. God will never leave you without comfort, and as a Christian, the Holy Spirit is one of the most crucial and distinguishing characteristics you have been given as a wonderful gift from God. He will never leave you! He will never let you down! You can trust the Holy Spirit 100%

It is the Holy Spirit within us who gives us the strength to walk with God in a corrupt and dying world

When we feel we are surrounded with hatred – He loves us.

When all we can see is the negative circumstances – He encourages us.

When we are being lied to – He shows us the truth.

When there is fighting and strife in our marriage or our family – He gives us peace.

I Have Known the Holy Spirit as My Comforter

Many times in my own life, the Holy Spirit has been my Comforter. When I thought I couldn’t take any more, that I was destined to live a life full of hurt, betrayal, bitterness, fear and anxiety, I cried out “God help me, I don’t know what to do anymore!” The Holy Spirit led me to a “Father Heart of God” weekend at Church. The speaker was teaching on the spoken word and invited those who had negative words spoken over them to come up to the front, which I accepted. He walked along the line and he took both my hands in his, said nothing, just looked at me as I sobbed these huge, supernatural sobs from deep down in my spirit. I felt such a release. God’s Holy Spirit comforted me as I cried, like I never had before. I felt God’s presence sweep through my body, reaching down into my innermost being as he touched and bandaged all my wounded places and began to heal my wounded heart.

Hand It All Over

Yield yourself to the Holy Spirit and He will not only comfort, strengthen and restore you, but also use you as a comforter to others. You can be the vessel that the Holy Spirit uses to comfort and strengthen a discouraged, weak, lonely, bereaved or broken sister. You can enter into the very work of the Spirit Himself as a tool to be a comforter.

The Holy Spirit is like a big cosy blanket of comfort

When we think of the word “comfort”, we can think of a big cosy warm blanket to wrap up in on a cold winter’s night in front of a lovely open fire. Or maybe we think of someone who tries to make us feel better when we go through difficult times. The KJV describes the Holy Spirit as “another Comforter” which also means, “to come alongside with strength.” Another translation of the Bible says the Father will send “another Friend.”

So why don’t you allow the Holy Spirit to come alongside you and wrap His comfort around you like a big, cosy blanket of love and compassion, there is nothing on this earth that compares.

He is Your Best Friend

The comfort of the Holy Spirit is that you have a real and abiding Friend who loves you, a real Friend who will not abandon you in the midst of difficulty. He will encourage you and strengthen you right when you need it most. He is your Counsellor, like a friend who will take time to listen and hear your deepest concerns, offer you wise advice and provide help with difficult decisions. He will bring peace and comfort to you when you are sad and distressed. This is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

You Need Him!

So why not ask Him right now to come alongside you, to comfort and guide you, to bring someone else into your path who will encourage you, or even someone else who needs your comfort and encouragement.

“It is not by might, nor by power but by my Spirit, says the Lord.” Zechariah 4 6

Beauty for Ashes

Gen3x – Helping wives of men who are involved in sexual sin

Look to God’s Word

Are you Hurting, Frightened and Feeling All Alone?