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Lane

Lane Edwards

3 weeks ago

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I've been struggling with lust. As a teen I've been trying to get closer to God and stop

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{{{READ THIS IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH LUST!!!!}}} I felt led to share my testimony.. I don’t know who this is for, who it’s supposed to reach, who needs to hear this.. but listen. You have to flee. Not walk away, not slowly back out, not half-heartedly, promise to do better next time.. you HAVE to flee. You can not fight it. This isn’t just about habit or urges; it’s about bondage. Spiritual chains that wrap around you so quietly and gradually that you don’t even realize how heavy you’ve become until it feels impossible to move. Impossible to break out from. That’s how this spirit of lust works. Lust doesn’t just show up and leave. It starts somewhere, like it started with me when I was 7. My friend told me about intimacy, and innocent curiosity led me to pictures no child should see. That opened a doorway. It remained open. Lust waits until it can feed and grow more control over you. Every video you watch, every image you look at, every thought you flirt with, feeds it. The more you feed it, the more power it has. For me it started young; I didn’t even understand what I was doing at first. Thought it was a normal human behavior. I didn’t know that every time I pleased myself, every video I watched, every image, every thought I entertained, added a link to this already growing chain. You can’t fight a war when you’re in bondage. That’s what I tried to do. This went on for years from the age 11–14. I watched cheesy love stories, until that grew into inappropriate videos. I wasn’t into standard adult videos; I was more into animated drawings like Manga. But by the time I learned that what I was doing was wrong, that it was hurting God’s heart, I was already too deep in that hole I had allowed to be dug into. I wanted to stop, but I couldn’t. I felt ashamed, dirty, embarrassed, distant from God. Told myself many times “never again,” always fell days later. Recycled over and over, until I stopped caring, stopped repenting. What was the point? I fell into depression, SH, and anxiety; things I still struggle with today. I used to cry out to God to take away these desires, these urges. But I didn’t realize I was still holding onto it. I hadn’t let go. I didn’t want to let go at heart; I still loved the sin. God didn’t take it from me because I had to want HIM. I had to choose Him, to chase after Him, to deny myself. And it’s not about “trying harder.” It’s about recognizing what this actually is. It’s not harmless like the world makes it out to be. It’s not “normal”; it’s a spiritual trap designed to keep you bound, ashamed, and distant from God. And the enemy will use your own emotions to keep you there. He’ll whisper temptation into your mind when you’re sad, lonely, vulnerable. You fall into it, then he’ll go right back around and say: “Why did you do that? How could you do that? You’re disgusting, unwanted, unloved. You can’t go back to Christ, there’s no point in trying again.” It’s manipulation. Spiritual abuse. But God doesn’t work like that. Jesus never said: “Come to me when you’re clean.” He said: “Come to me and I will make you clean.” You can’t fight this on your own. And that’s what I had to learn. I always fell because I trusted myself. I lacked faith. But you can’t fight a fleshly battle with your flesh. Your flesh is just as demonic. You need God, but you also have to be willing to let go; to stop playing with the sin and start fighting against it with Him. Satan can’t destroy what he didn’t create, so he manipulates it. Intimacy is a beautiful thing that God created for a married couple, male and female, to bring their souls together and glorify Him. Satan took that and manipulated it for a selfish act you commit alone, isolated, and in secret. When I was 14 I was laying in bed one night, when I had this urge to look up male yk . And this will sound silly, but I’m thankful I listened. The pictures led me to a site. It wasn’t drawings like I was used to, it was the real deal. But I didn’t feel pleasure, satisfaction, or comfort. For the first time, my eyes were opened. Every video I clicked, every live I watched, I was in tears out of this intense feeling of conviction. THIS is what I was trapped in. THIS is what I chose over Christ! I fell on my knees that night and repented. Cried myself to sleep. Never went back. But I was still struggling with self-pleasure; something I couldn’t go 3 days without, something that was on my mind all the time. About 4–5 months ago, everything changed for me. I was about to fall into sin, when I remembered a video I saved. It was a girl sharing her testimony on how she defeated lust. It opened my eyes. She explained that every time you fell into that sin, it would open a spiritual door, allowing demons to mess with you. Which made sense: I was tired constantly, I was depressed, my family fought, there was no peace in the house or in my head. She shared how one night she woke up to a demon literally you knowing her. I couldn’t finish that video, because I felt this overwhelming disgust, anger… just. I can’t explain it, but I physically gagged and ran out of that room and something was chasing me. Something was in that room; I felt it. It was angry, I knew it was. It knew I wouldn’t EVER come back. I fell on my knees outside, begged for forgiveness. I was ready to let go, I fled from it. And I will NEVER go back. Satan gives you temporary pleasure to keep you coming back for more, to pretend to fill whatever hole you have inside of you, because he knows that Christ has something eternal. You’re not alone in this, you’re not dirty, you’re not too far gone. But you have to choose. You have to want freedom more than you want the comfort that sin pretends to offer. Because sin will always dress itself up to look comforting; it promises to make you feel better, but it always leaves you more broken. Here are some verses that helped me: 1 Corinthians 6:18 Galatians 5:16 James 4:7 Matthew 5:29 Psalm 119:9 Also, try worship music when you’re tempted. Turn on music that shifts the atmosphere. Say the name of Jesus out loud. Even whispering “Jesus help me” breaks something in the spirit. That’s what I do. I still have temptations and desires; I just say “Jesus take this from me” and get up and do something. It works. And finally, don’t wait to “feel” strong enough. Obedience comes first. The strength follows. God won’t force you to flee; that is your choice to make. But He’s always there. I’m here for you, I love you, and I’m praying for you. You’re not weak for struggling. You’re strong for fighting and seeking how to turn from it. Don’t give up. God sees you, loves you, and wants to free you. Let Him.

Allen
Allen Tender 1 week ago

Focus on what made you happy before the teenage senses of lust came in, you will find there are so much more to do around you without the thought of lust, this feeling shall pass slowly

Allen
Allen Tender 1 week ago

Focus on what made you happy before the teenage senses of lust came in, you will find there are so much more to do around you without the thought of lust, this feeling shall pass slowly

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J B 2 weeks ago

I’m also a teenager, I understand where you’re coming from. Your breakthrough is coming, Lane. Continue to press in. You will have victory in Jesus name. Be encouraged, brother, the God of peace will soon crush Satan from under your feet (Romans 16:20). I declare strength and purity over you. Nothing can snatch you away from Gods mighty hands. God is making good plans for you to prosper and a mighty future. God bless you, Lane.

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Elvis
Elvis Lai ✝️ 3 weeks ago

I just prayed for all needy on earth, May Jehovah heal you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. "for Satan flee not from our prayers,but from our true understanding of our authority in Christ" This is a Bible verse that got lost or even buried, because its dangerous to demons. We have the authority un Christ, next time when you face temptation, say you are not a victim of it. You are a warrior, you will keep otheres free from temptation, the temptation you faced means Jehova is making you a special training for you to be a spiritual leader. Always knew that Jehova will use you for a specific purpose, one day. Keep having faith in him. Let us walk by Jehovah, not for Jehovah. For every person struggling to get closer to God, spend less time on the phone, The phone can distract you from God. The phone even though we can spread The Gospel with it, but still it could be our downfall. So yes, spread The Gospel but always and i mean ALWAYS put God first. And never give up in your faith, NEVER. Why? Because faith is not based on feelings. I mean, pray even though you feel He is not there because He is, and when you're inptrouble and He is testing your faith DON'T give up, NEVER. Jesus loves you so much than anyone on this planet. Also quick note this is from The Holy Spirit not me, also we are all sinners, we have to admit that and im no better than you and you are not better than me, we are ALL EQUAL, for We all need Jesus.Walk by Jesus, not for Jesus

Lane
Lane Edwards 3 weeks ago

Amen 🙏

Elvis
Elvis Lai ✝️ 3 weeks ago

I just prayed for all needy on earth, May Jehovah heal you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. "for Satan flee not from our prayers,but from our true understanding of our authority in Christ" This is a Bible verse that got lost or even buried, because its dangerous to demons. We have the authority un Christ, next time when you face temptation, say you are not a victim of it. You are a warrior, you will keep otheres free from temptation, the temptation you faced means Jehova is making you a special training for you to be a spiritual leader. Always knew that Jehova will use you for a specific purpose, one day. Keep having faith in him. Let us walk by Jehovah, not for Jehovah. For every person struggling to get closer to God, spend less time on the phone, The phone can distract you from God. The phone even though we can spread The Gospel with it, but still it could be our downfall. So yes, spread The Gospel but always and i mean ALWAYS put God first. And never give up in your faith, NEVER. Why? Because faith is not based on feelings. I mean, pray even though you feel He is not there because He is, and when you're inptrouble and He is testing your faith DON'T give up, NEVER. Jesus loves you so much than anyone on this planet. Also quick note this is from The Holy Spirit not me, also we are all sinners, we have to admit that and im no better than you and you are not better than me, we are ALL EQUAL, for We all need Jesus.Walk by Jesus, not for Jesus

Lane
Lane Edwards 3 weeks ago

Amen 🙏

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1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."

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