DAY 2
Well it’s been 2 days, I’ve had some urges, times of stress where my first involuntary thought was to go and find some PMO relief, and In the past I would have…but this time it was different! Because of my conviction and this app and community, I made the right choice. I found motivation from all the stories I’ve read on here and I instead got some stuff done that I had been procrastinating on. It felt like really good, I know I’m not over this but already this time is different 
A very special thank you to my brother @dammy8 which answered my prayers and reached out to me and is walking this out with me. His videos have been a huge inspiration to me and is the reason I have had a sudden change of mind regarding my way of life.
Id like to share a quote from the first video he sent me, the preacher said something so simple but profound:
“Does your life shine in the darkness?”
Mine didn’t or hasn’t for a long time. I was totally comfortable in the midst of darkness, even though I am a “child of light” still I was not dispelling the darkness… but now I’m starting to see a small dim flame which is growing everyday. I pray for anyone who is living in the dark, blind and not knowing it, devoid of all light and real love that they would see the Light of the world, the One whose Life shined in the darkness and it could not overcome it. (See John 1)
Thank you all for being my inspiration and motivation and my fellow laborers in this journey! WE CAN DO THIS!!!
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DAY 5
Urges are definitely calling to me, but I refuse to even hear them! I am steadfast and determined to keep my eyes focused, my hands clean, and my heart guarded. No more secrets, no more lies. I will have nothing to do with that former darkness I once cherished! I have a new focus Christ, and a new goal, to let my life shine His glory in the midst of this dark world. I can do all things through Him
He gives me my strength, He alone is my Rock and my refuge from this billowing waves of urges, I cast down those thoughts that try and exalt themselves above the knowledge of Christ!
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DAY 6
today is day six of my new life. I am feeling more like myself than ever before. happy life, super productive at work, getting along better with my family and feeling closer to God. I am hooked on this Freedom and I see PMO as an unappealing detour from this main highway I’m on now. that’s not too say I haven’t had strong urges, I was triggered really bad while out and about yesterday but unlike before where I would have PMOed later because of what I saw I didn’t I stopped looked away and thanked God for the strength to overcome. then I looked at my beautiful wife and the urge vanished. thank you all for being motivation to keep moving forward and not to stop and look back at my old life.
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. - Galatians 5:16
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DAY 10
So far so good! Urges are there but breathing and discipline helps. I am still holding strong. Been focused on the things of God and others. Helping at work and getting a ton of stuff done!
I do have a quick confession, Scrolling thru Facebook I saw that one of my old crushes was a friend suggestion she was really gorgeous in high school but she never knew me 
anyway I hit accept fully knowing in the back of my head that I wanted to see her photos once she accepted and then I immediately felt the grieving of the Spirit and the conviction that this is Satan’s trap to pull me back into PMO. That wicked life that wants to break free after staying quiet an do remembered I don’t want to live in the darkness any more I want my life to shine 
so I clicked cancel and removed the notification because I don’t want to go back. I told God I’m sorry and I found tremendous joy in overcoming what was surely meant to ensnare me.
I have realized how much I have had not been faithful in my heart to my wife and we have been so close lately so much more connected I didn’t want to lose that connection. I said to myself “no more secrets. Nothing hidden” that life that wants to cover-up was trying to show back up but I showed it some light!!
Galatians 5:16
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You took the right decision. Such decisions are going to build you brick by brick.
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DAY 14
Today was hard, I have to admit I was tempted more than once BUT I never gave in. 
I got to keep this new habit going for as long as I can, I can feel the urges leaving me daily. this fight will be won. got up early today and got stuff done felt great but I’m exhausted now. going to get some good sleep tonight.
Keep focused on the Lord!
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You are doing great. Keep climbing.
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2 weeks! Your mindset is strong enough to quit definitely this addiction.
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@Aanand_vijay and @FlowForCourage
Thank you brothers. I am so encouraged by this community!
“I am not going back, I’m moving ahead. I’m here to declare to you my past is over.” In Christ all things are made new, surrendered my life to Christ I’m moving, moving forward"
https://youtu.be/eQBjXG2B-_I
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DAY 16
Brothers almost every aspect of life is better!
I’m killing it at my job even showing leadership among my peers. My marriage is solid and I feel extremely attracted to my wife, she’s absolutely gorgeous to me now 
where before I compared her to the other women 
I am closer to God I’ve confessed all my secret sins and repented of them absolutely determined to never return to my vomit again. I’ve made a covenant with my eyes not to look up the unclean things. But to be separate and to live a new life that Christ gave me when I was saved. Shout out to my brother @dammy8 for reaching out and being my accountability partner, we chat daily and he’s helping me see how free Jesus Christ makes us.
I’ve had some strong urges, social media has been a battle, but even when I am tempted I smile and realize this never had nearly as much power over me as I thought It did.
Things I’ve learned from this journey:
Be fed up! Every time you give in, you slip further down the pit you’re desperately trying to climb out of. Every time you watch videos you are creating slaves, you the viewer, the actors and the producer. All slaves to sin. You are not a slave to sin. You don’t have to give in. God always gives you a way out and YOU choose not to take it. I’ve chosen to always look for it and flee!
Be on guard every day. Guard your eyes 
and you’ll guard your heart. Don’t let yourself indulge. Think of all the users on here trying to be free, and you want to go back? Never.
Stay strong
Galatians 5:16
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Hold on your happiness, test of faith begins when you are comfortable.
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Day 18
Today was a good day. Tackled a challenging problem at work and did not give up until I solved it. I had several moments when I was down and upset and would have went to PMO. But I DIDN’T I held strong because of this community and because I’m determinedto live my new life! Day 18 man that still blows me away.
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This is the good mindset! Keep doing 
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I dont think bro, that ad made you fall, plz go back in your memory and meditate were you searching for something exciting and that ad become just the perfect hook to hang your coat, i mean truth is the best weapon in this journey.
Truth can set us free.
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