The King of Lies, the Adversary himself, uses pornography and the sex industry to slowly steal away peoples souls. But he does it slowly and astutely so that you don't recognize it until it's too late. It's a multi-billion dollar industry which drives people to produce it, star in it, exploit it and sell it to unassuming people who don't think or know that, like drugs and alcohol, can become addicted to it.
Before I get too far ahead of my self, let me explain why I have made this decision to become an advocate against this evil. You might have assumed that it's because I have been affected by pornography in someway, and you would be right. It has brought serious consequences to me and my innocent children, and we are still experiencing the effects of the choices our loved one has made. My main purpose however, in advocating against pornography, is to testify that healing can occur and that people who choose to participate in pornography in any shape or form, can be freed from the chains that it ensnares you in and that loved ones too can find peace and healing and family relationships can be saved. The same is true for any type of addiction that tears people apart, ruins relationships, and destroys lives.
I would like to start my blog with a message of hope. I will over time be sharing my story with you along with news, statistics, videos and information on how and where people can get help, and we'll see where this goes. I just had to get it started today so that I wouldn't delay my promise to God. My hope is that someone will benefit from hearing my experience, whether you are a person addicted to pornography or a loved one suffering because of another's addiction to it, there is hope!
Thank you for posting, I am a wife against porn and I am a mess. I thought this was out of my life and found it again today. PLease help
ReplyDeleteThank you L Max for leaving your comment. I apologize for the delay in responding, I have been out of town for a few weeks. I'm so very sorry to hear that you too are affected by pornography. There is nothing good about it and I know how you feel when you say you are a mess. I too have felt that way. Besides the way that pornography can and does destroy, the adversary doesn't stop there. He makes us as women feel as if it were our faults. If we were only perfect in EVERYTHING, then it wouldn't be happening. If we were perfect wives and mothers, and had perfect bodies and did everything our husbands wanted us to do. Well that's a complete lie, and first and foremost, you cannot believe any of those things. Whom ever is affected by pornography in your life, they made the choice to particpate. So you must know that it is not your fault, that you are a worthy and beautiful daughter of God. Do not believe the lies that try to get you down. I also wish there were an easy button to fix it, and there is not, but that does not mean all is lost. The LDS church has an addiction recovery program and a support group for loved ones who are affected by someone's addiction. That has helped me and my addict so very much. But dont stop there. There are also many good reputable counselors and programs out there that can help. Turn to God in prayer, in scripture, in obedience, and He will let you know what is best for your situation. Most likely the person in your life will think they do not have a problem or dont need or want help for it. It may not be until they hit rock bottem that change will come. Whether that be a divorce, jail or what have you. You will receive the strength you need to do what is right for you, and that answer really can only come from the Lord. Don't give up. There is hope for change, there is hope for reconciliation, and the ability to forgive will come through time. You may be the means by which the person you love and is affecting you by this, is brought back to God. Please let me know how else I might be able to help you. My prayers are with you.
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