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Jim A
on 10/13/2023 at 04:06 PM
I found that learning by my losses allows me to grow closer to God. As I rejoice the wins, I also rejoice the losses in this manner. Glory to God in Jesus name, Amen!
robert buechel
on 10/12/2023 at 06:45 AM
I found other Christian’s at work who value the same relationship I have with god that they do it’s nice to find people who value his message and can relate with me in his word
Old Dude
on 10/12/2023 at 02:46 AM
All of the victories in my life would not have happened without the help of our heavenly Father. Cigarettes in 1986 after 16 years, crystal meth and other controlled substances in 1990 after 20 years, and pornography in 2014 after 44 years. To God goes all the glory.
Ethan Rogers
on 10/11/2023 at 04:44 PM
My victories are won with turning my selfish fleshly obsessions quickly into spiritual prayer.
God knows even when I don't. Staying in tune with the spirit helps me hear God's direction. This is an hourly maintenance.
All praise to our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit that dwells within us all.
Thank you, God.
James E
on 10/11/2023 at 04:23 PM
Two days no masturbation or sexual desires
Michael
on 10/11/2023 at 03:09 PM
I haven’t looked at pornography in 11 years. My mind still wanders with lust. I guess that’s my thorn in the side so to speak. Great victories my brothers 💪🏻
Ashley Jarvis
on 10/11/2023 at 02:03 PM
Brandon I relate to your story 100%, how the more ownership I take of my actions, the less volatile my ups and downs become. The greatest victories I can attest to, are the ones that I personally failed but God brought me through them stronger, admitting my faults in the event and taking corrective measures to not repeat the mistakes. Every relapse I had in my personal recovery journey, always immediately followed up with meeting my sponsor to walk through what happened leading up to it. Eventually, I discovered just how damaging pornography was to my spiritual condition. I now look back, and realize how ignorant I truly was to all things spiritual. Romans 8 AMP was one of the scriptures that helped teach me the differences between the Old Covenant, and the New Covenant in Jesus. When I learned the “how” Jesus saved us, all of a sudden the “why” sin separates me finally began to open my eyes, and obstacles like porn blocking my channel with God became glaringly obvious! The spiritual battle in our hearts and minds is a VERY real thing, and if I’m not actively searching myself each morning for anything disturbing, the enemy may get a foothold that takes weeks to sort out. Thanks to alcoholism and addiction, this battle I must win daily, or die spiritually and physically 🙏🏻
Tommy Williamson
on 10/11/2023 at 01:54 PM
Sometimes I have to stop and journal each little victory as they happen. Even with a a period like I have had over there the 12-14 months, where the enemy has been fighting hard with heavy blow after heavy blow I still look and see numerous victories that I have won of course the greatest has been the overcoming of my 50 addiction to porn down to the latest being the fact that I have now for the first time in a long time have had three straight eight hour nights of sleep with very minor interruptions. Which my body has been needing. Another had been that on Saturday I managed to scoop, mix and trim the back yard without feeling totally wiped out at the end. The greatest has been the victory of both Sheila snd JJ (our trans daughter) were actually joking around with me at one point yesterday. It’s probably the first time I have laughed with them in close to a year. Even in the greatest periods of darkness the Lord gives us strength to withstand the battles that we havd to face.
Brandon Pembleton
on 10/11/2023 at 01:43 PM
To me it doesn’t feel at all like a roller coaster. It did when I first came to God and additionally decided to drop the bottle of alcohol as well. During the first year of that it was a roller coaster to be certain. One day I’d be soaring with some wild manic even ideas how I was going to do this and that. The next I’d be down thinking what the heck am I doing with this life. It was a lot of ego that had to work itself out. Once that waveform of ego cycle enough times with each cycle losing amplitude the roller coaster for the most part stopped and become more of a gentle ride with some slight ups and downs. Even when life has flat out punched me it’s a only a slight deviation down. I look at those intensely trying to find as much ownership in the dips as possible since if I own it then it’s mine to repair sort of thing. Ultimate accountability goes an incredible distance to life becoming all around smooth. Stack that up with gratitude for whatever challenge I have going as an opportunity to grow in faith and in life and it’s a powerful way to live that puts God in charge of all of it. I hold the door open for Him and say alright lead the way God I trust you. Thank You for this life God and all of its ups and downs. I love You amen 🙏
Boyce Moses
on 10/11/2023 at 01:37 PM
So many victories, and failures too, but God is with me through all of them. He is all to me. Love you Jesus! 💙❤️🧡💚
Barry LaForce
on 10/11/2023 at 12:55 PM
Good morning brothers. I thank God for the victories. I also thank God for my brothers in the Lord who through supportive prayers see me through the battles. Stay strong. Amen.
michael f vinning
on 10/11/2023 at 12:51 PM
15 years married, 14 years without meth or opiates-same job for 14 years-and yesterday I played with my daughter for 2 hours straight!! None of it happens without the love, mercy, grace, and gifts from my savior Jesus Christ!!
James Peckham
on 10/11/2023 at 11:38 AM
I fully acknowledge I would never have a single victory without Him in my life. Two years sober yesterday from the mind numbing effects of pornography I’ve kept secret in my life in order to quell the feelings of shame and inadequacy. I know I’m powerless, but by, through and with God, all is possible. Stay strong fellas and God Bless…..onto the next 2 years!
Ryan
on 10/11/2023 at 11:05 AM
Amen, brother.
Robert McFaddin
on 10/11/2023 at 11:05 AM
It’s hard for me to remember the victories. Spiritual amnesia sets in. I get blinded to them maybe. My marriage is such a huge struggle. It seems it gets 99.9999% of my attention. I know there are victories though. Jesus saved me. He woke me up today. He brought me safely through yesterday and last night.
Scott Beebe
on 10/11/2023 at 10:17 AM
For years, I have battled addiction. Whether it be alcoholism, pornography, tobacco, etc., the feelings of defeat are absolutely powerful. Only through Jesus, have I felt accepted and understood. Today, Jesus Christ is my everything, and to Him I owe everything.
284/365: When You Feel Outmatched
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ~ Romans 8:16
Living this life of "Christian" can feel like a roller-coaster as our flesh battles with our hearts. The struggle is real - but it's worth it!
On those days when you don't feel much like God's good son, when you feel like it's you against the world, don't worry. God's spirit sings in harmony with your spirit.
GO DEEPER: Isaiah 40:28-31
Next Step: Dwell on the wins - not the losses. What one victory have you experienced lately?