Lust

[YosefYosep]

Hi, please pray for my lustful sins which I find myself overwhelmed by. Please pray that I may have the strength and fortitude lead a pure life.

 

[Jerbear]

My prayers are with you and I also ask that you pray for me for the exact same thing. May God give us both the strength to fight our urges and not give into temptation so that we may live a much fuller life and build a closer relationship with Jesus. Amen.

 

[tawny]

Hi, please pray for my lustful sins which I find myself overwhelmed by. Please pray that I may have the strength and fortitude lead a pure life.

Praying to the Holy Spirit to give you strength & fortitude to overcome your temptations.

 

[SnowAngels]

Praying hard for you and your perseverance!
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.*

*Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen.
*

 

[josh987654321]

I am assuming you are suffering from lusful sins such as masturbation being one of them, if so, I hope you don’t mind if I share with you some tips that helped me quit and remain chaste.

If I completely missunderstood, I apologise and please diregard this post

Motivational Tips to Help You Quit -

Keep the following 3 Ds in mind when you have a craving

Delay: remember that the worst cravings last for only a few minutes and will become even less frequent the longer you have quit.

Deep breath: this should help you relax and focus your mind on something else.

Do something else: you could watch a movie or listen to music.

1) A slip up doesn’t mean you’ve failed. What’s important is to work out how you can stop a slip up from happening next time.

2) Each craving only lasts a few minutes. Don’t let this be the day that you blow it.

3) Don’t say “this is my last time” say “I’m not going to give in today” and take one day at a time.

4) Once you have quit for a while, the desires to give in will be much less intense and/or frequent and remember, the worst cravings only last a few minutes, so remember the 3 D’s above (Delay, Deep Breathe, Do somthign else).

5) It’s important that it’s your decision to quit. That you want to quit and that you feel confident you can succeed.

6) Be clear about your reason to quit. It will motivate you to keep going.

**7) **The most dangerous thought you can have is. I will just give in this one time.

8) You may feel as if you have just lost a friend, but really you have just lost your worst enemy.

9) Remember the sooner you quit. The sooner you will reap the benefits.

**10) **The more time you try to quit. The better you will get at it until you quit for good.

11) Immediately get rid of any provocative magazines/images etc anything that reminds you of giving in.

12) Practise saying to yourself “No thanks, I’m chaste”

13) Avoid challanging occassions where there may be provocative images, e.g. certain movies.

14) If you are feeling tense Exercise, take a walk or go for a jog, do some weight lifting.

15) The most common quitting method for most people is to stop suddenly Go cold turkey.

16) When you quit you might feel lots of different withdrawl symptoms This is because your body is re-adjusting to being without, it will pass.

This site also has a good Q&A - chastity.org/

When it comes to such desires, I believe they are addictive in nature much the same as things like smoking are, so if you view it as an addiction like smoking, I believe there are dozens of very, very affective resources out there to help you quit. Remember the worst cravings only last a few minutes/seconds and they will become less intense/frequent the longer you have quit, take one day at a time and tell yourself “don’t let this be the day that you blow it.”

Quit smoking ad: Never give up giving up - youtube.com/watch?v=FQpcK5gL5W8

Never Give up Giving Up - quit.org.au/keep-quitting/

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[josh987654321]

Continued from above post -
C.S. Lewis:

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.”

Extract from the book 'Imitation of Christ' by Thomas A Kempis:

The Voice of Christ -

My Child, you are not yet a brave and wise lover.

The Disciple -

Why, Lord?

The Voice of Christ -

**Because, on account of a slight difficulty you give up what you have undertaken and are too eager to seek consolation.

The brave lover stands firm in temptations and pays no heed to the crafty persuasions of the enemy. As I please him in prosperity, so in adversity I am not displeasing to him. The wise lover regards not so much the gift of Him who loves as the love of Him who gives. He regards the affection of the Giver rather than the value of the gift, and sets his beloved above all gifts. The noble lover does not rest in the gift but in Me Who am above every gift.

All is not lost , then, if you sometimes feel less devout than you wish toward Me or My saints. That good and sweet feeling which you sometimes have is the effect of present grace and a certain fortaste of your heavenly home. You must not lean upon it too much, because it comes and goes. But to fight against evil thoughts which attack you is a sign of virtue and great merit. Do not, therefore, let strange fantasies disturb you, no matter what they concern. Hold strongly to your resolution and keep a right intention toward God.

It is not an illusion that you are sometimes rapt in ecstacy and then quickly returned to the usual follies of your heart. For these are evils which you suffer rather than commit; and so long as they displease you and you struggle against them, it is a matter of merit and not a loss.

You must know that the old enemy tries by all means in his power to hinder your desire for good and to turn you from every devotional practice, especially from the veneration of the saints, from devout meditation on My passion, and from your firm purpose of advancing in virtue. He suggests many evil thoughts that he may cause you weariness and horror, and thus draw you away from prayer and holy reading. A humble confession displeases him and, if he could, he would make you omit Holy Communion.

Do not believe him or heed him, even though he often sets traps to decieve you. When he suggests evil, unclean things, accuse him. Say to him: “Away, unclean spirit! Shame, miserable creature! You are but filth to bring such things to my ears. Begone, most wretched seducer! You shall have no part in me, for Jesus will be my strength, and you shall be confounded. I would rather die and suffer all torments than consent to you. Be still! Be silent! Though you bring many troubles upon me I will have none of you. The Lord is my light, my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Though armies unite against me, my heart will not fear, for the Lord is my Helper, my Redeemer.”

Fight like a good soldier and if you sometimes fall through weakness, rise again with greater strength than before, trusting in My most abundant grace. But beware of vain comlacency and pride. For many are led into error through these faults and sometimes fall into almost perpetual blindness. Let the fall of these, who proudly presume on self, be a warning to you and a constant incentive to humility.**

I hope I have helped

Thank you for reading
Josh

 

[smichhertz]

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.

 

[Josephyounan]

Praying for you…

Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

 

[Skyhighblue34]

Praying. In the same boat as you.

 

[pollylodges]

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

 

[SonShine135]

Pray to St. Michael and to your Guardian Angel. They will most certainly help you!

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle;
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray:
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Angel of God, My Guardian Dear
to whom God’s love commits me here.

Ever this day be at my side
to light and guard and rule and guide.

Amen.

 

[gardenswithkids]

Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.