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Reflection for today
Studied the Bible early this morning. Today I did some exercise and did some work around the house. Prayer meditated for about 15 minutes today. Then watched movies all day
Motivational Verse
Colossians 3:17 (KJV) And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.*
Hi there @mphexpert and thanks for creating this group. Wishing you guys newness in The Lord each day @FaithfulWalker @MrSam105
I love the group and would love to be a part of it.
A little bit about me, I’m male 42, Catholic and in UK.
I want to use this space to monitor my behaviour and be accountable to you guys regularly.
My goals are to do just that, take screenshots of my phone usage, quit scrolling YouTube (only using for good intentions, like music, faith)
To go to confession as much as possible for whatever sins, large or small. And attend weekday Mass whenever possible.
I also encourage you guys to think about going to church regularly and as much as possible, as it has been the one & only thing that has given me life and fullness to find real peace and go beyond what I think is capable.
It’s only a small amount of my day, and if I make it, my day is generally much happier and I’m much kinder.
Without pressure I’d also like to invite @Rebooter81 @ncubeanelem @Vortexkicker to group.
Welcome to the challenge @lets_begin.
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Studied the Bible early this morning. Today I did some exercise and did some work around the house. Prayer meditated for about 15 minutes today. I finished the book today for this community.
Genesis 6:8-9 (KJV) But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
Thanks dude 
glad to be here.
To account for today;
I didn’t do the bad deed today, but I did look at inappropriate stuff - which I mark out.
I also wasted a lot of time on YouTube - 5hrs! and 99% of it scrolling, hence why I want to stop it.
Day 26
Welcome to the group! @lets_begin
Those are some great tips. My schedule restricts me from doing daily masses, but I am consistent with weekends. I have one more thing to suggest since you are catholic. Spend some time alone in adoration. I’ve been stopping by my church some days and just sitting before the blessed sacrament in prayer and just listening. It had been a great help to my faith. Glad to have you here.
I had an alright day today. I had a holy hour that I played guitar with a group for. I was pretty distracted by nerves of performing, which is something I’m trying to work on. Otherwise we are back at it. It’s been a very busy couple of days for me
OK, I’m back from my trip! It was cut short early, because I was offered a job that I figure I should take. It was kind of a crazy two weeks. I kept up with Bible reading more or less, but for some reason I found it difficult to keep up with the normal routine.
Anyway, I just woke up for the day not long ago, so I don’t have much to report for today. Just thought I would check in.
Thurs 23rd Jan
@mphexpert yes! Adoration is a wonderful time to spend some silence with God, and will consider it.
It’s great to hear you are part of the music team at your church and Holy Hour sounds like a delight 
I’m wondering what things you play.
Praising God is a blessing in itself.
My day goals and fails;
I failed this morning (day 0) And the temptation to scroll is still present and don’t feel ready to give it up, though I know deep down I should, and want to 
I play ambient rain sleeping videos at night, so my YouTube scrolling isn’t as bad as I thought.
Joyfully, today though I barely scrolled and was able to recognize areas before they happened. Thanks be to God 
NoFapwise… there’s a negative part of my character and attitudes in certain aspects of my life which I struggle to resolve. But when I think and talk about what I love, it seems to just disappear and be irrelevant. So perhaps there’s more to ask myself.
Choir rehearsal this evening was wonderful, and be learning some songs from the Anthem book, including this one
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Studied the Bible early this morning. Today I did some exercise and did some work around the house. Prayer meditated for about 50 minutes today.
1 John 5:11-12 (KJV) And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Fri 24th Jan
Quick midday check-in;
Really good healthy morning, Mass, grocery shopping for Household, good breakfast, doing things for others etc… normal healthy things that should be routine, but does so much good for the soul - Christ inspired goodness.
A girl in a shop sparks my fire, I go home holding onto that feeling of “what if?” and I continue with that pleasure.
Lord, calm my soul, help me not to be blown around by my desires, but find stillness in You, to be mindful of my sins, the times of my despair, and that I’m not the only person who struggles with the challenges of life. It is great to have feelings of joy and desire, but there is more to life than just those, there is more to people than just their looks. Help me to become sober Lord, and not a joke of a person.
Honeymoon feelings are great, but there is so much more to a relationship than those feelings, as there is so much more to a person than they realize.
Help me Lord to stay with You, and learn.
You are where we find our true Home in this windy world. You are The Light guiding us
Day 28 check in
Been doing well. I’ve really been slowed down from a bad cold. Hopefully I can get over that soon. Urges have been few, but I’ve noticed I’ve gotten really good at calling to the Lord during an urge to help me through it, and I’ve found so much peace with that. I’m looking to spend a good weekend with my family as it is my grandpa’s birthday.
I also set my streak counter back to the end of December. I always hated seeing a low number when I open this app, and it always caused some shame and despair. I’ve changed the number and It feels a lot better. I’ve never been worried about my streak count
Fri 24th evening
I had a great productive day, and work with others.
I really screwed up just now, and I know why
I managed to fit Mass in this morning, eat well and minimal scrolling.
My evenings and idleness is where I need to be better prepared
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Studied the Bible early this morning. Today I did some exercise and did some work around the house. Prayer meditated for about 50 minutes today.
Romans 4:20-21 (KJV) He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
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Studied the Bible early this morning. Today I did some exercise and did some work around the house. Prayer meditated for about 60 minutes today.
John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Well, as I was getting in from my trip, I was also coming down with the flu. The combination of being tired from the trip and having the flu
put me out for a while, but I seem to be getting better now. Didn’t do much the past couple of days besides sleep on the couch and try to stay warm.
Today so far:
Bible reading
Producitvity - not bad, considering. I have a new job starting Monday, and picked up a few things in preparation for that. Watched a few videos in preparation for the job and for another job-related thing I might have coming up
Exercise - I’m not sure I was quite up to doing much exercising today anyway.
Was tempted to scroll through Youtube shorts, but was convicted by one of them and stopped 
Day 30 check in
I’ve had a great weekend. Went to mass both days, and spent quality time with family all weekend. Going to continue that this afternoon watching football with my grandpa. I can feel the urges coming off and on, but I haven’t entertained them at all. I’m looking forward to this year in music, as I just purchased some new equipment and leveled up my playing in multiple areas. It’s renewing my practice for music and I love it
Bible time (been spending time with family)
Prayer time
Relationships (hanging with family)
I’m focusing more on seeing beauty in women without lusting. Constantly praying to be able to treat and look at women the right way.
Guys I did it again. I relapsed multiple times in the past 24 hours.
I’ve noticed a trend, and Im trying to figure out the root here. I’ve relapsed pretty much every Monday. After that, it’s like I have 24 hours where I can do nothing but think of the urges and doing it. After so long, it’s like a switch is flipped, and I can think straight and get stuff done easily again. I have to admit I’m a bit dumbfounded by myself right now.
Day 33
Yesterday, I went on a run. What was supposed to be a not so bad run turned into myself running a 5k pushing myself hard. The whole time my mind was telling me “I can push through this level of pain, but I can’t withstand an urge?” It was pain. I pride myself in how far I can push myself on a run, but I can’t put that same level of suffering into the most important endurance of my life?
I listened to a podcast with Scott Hahn talking about Redemptive suffering going through Romans 8 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uuteo2EbpNW1VicEbsNCk?si=m_SSUFWaRvOOkpnZ-7gspQ&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1FgnTBfUlzkeKt
It really opened my eyes that I’ve been hoping for this to be comfortable, and I give in when it’s not. I have to apply the same thinking as during my runs. I have to make this my Cross that I pick up and carry without failing.
I very much suggest this podcast. Scott Hahn is a very smart man and I love listening to him
Sat Feb 1st
@mphexpert @FaithfulWalker @MrSam105
How are you guys doing?
I had the flu for the past week, so not much has been going on.
Nofap-wise, I had some falls prior, but doing a lot better.
Things I’ve failed to mention has been weed smoking, and I feel embarrassed and ashamed in front of religious people especially as it opens the door to fap and slothfulness. But the thing is, I don’t actually like it when I feel high because it’s disorientating, and struggle to wake up and function in the morning.
Why did I choose to do it? The thought of it gives me a kick, mainly when I feel stressed out or in a negative cycle of thoughts about my relationship situation which is too long and complex of a story to tell here.
But right now, I feel good not being stoned or having any weed, and that’s always the problem - I get a little bit from my housemate, regret it, and then because I have some, I gravitate towards it as it there.
Religiously and spiritually, I spent time at Mass today and went to confession and opened up about my failings.
With God, I’m not as close as I could be, I wouldn’t say I’ve been as close to Him as I’ve felt in the past, because in those times it felt more like a conversation. In times like that, I feel it’s obvious we know we have some sins going on, or things that are preventing us from being closer to The Lord.
#1 sin for me - weed
#2 sin, distraction, the relationship or how I deal with it.
#3 sin, pmo
Luckily I don’t really enjoy any of them.
What do I actually really like? What really feels good?
Music, guitar, faith, the choir, family, being productive -keeping on top of domestic things, cleaning up and making things good at home/work environment.
I like decluttering and throwing out the old stuff, and keeping things more minimal.
Healthy food, exercise, walking, peace, finding time with God and finding stillness and slowing down.
Just for you @mphexpert 
You’re probably thinking that’s way too challenging to play, but just wanna share something fun, and maybe inspiring 
John Dowland - the original guitar hero from 1500’s
