Withdrawal and fear and watch horror movies
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We thank you for sharing honestly with us and we rejoice with you that you have been away from porn and masturbation for these days, even while you are experiencing withdrawals and fear. We want to walk with you in this battle and bring it before the Lord together in Jesus name.
We want to speak clearly about what you are leaving behind. Porn and masturbation are not harmless habits, they are sexual immorality that God calls us to flee from. Jesus taught that lust in the heart is adultery, as it is written Matthew 5:28, and we are commanded to flee sexual immorality, for every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body, 1 Corinthians 6:18. God designed sexual intimacy as a good and holy gift to be enjoyed only within the lifelong covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, and any sexual activity outside of that marriage is fornication that defiles us and dishonors Him, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. We commend your repentance and your desire to turn away, and we encourage you to see these withdrawals not as a sign of failure but as the flesh and mind being renewed as you walk by the Spirit, Galatians 5:16. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear but will provide the way of escape, 1 Corinthians 10:13. Continue to confess, to turn from it, and to renew your mind daily, Romans 12:2, for if we confess our sins He is faithful and righteous to forgive us and cleanse us, 1 John 1:9.
We also hear your question about horror movies and the fear and feeling of being possessed afterward, and we urge you strongly to stop watching them. What we set before our eyes enters our heart and mind. The psalmist said I will set no vile thing before my eyes, Psalm 101:3, and we are told to think on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely and of good report, Philippians 4:8. Horror movies often glorify darkness, violence, death and demonic themes, and they open a door to fear and spiritual oppression. That heavy fear and strange feeling you describe is not surprising, because fear does not come from God, for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, 2 Timothy 1:7, and perfect love casts out fear, 1 John 4:18. When we willingly entertain what God calls darkness, we can give the enemy a foothold. We need to submit ourselves to God, resist the devil and he will flee from us, James 4:7, and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5.
We also noticed you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your request, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and find true deliverance and salvation. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me, John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. If you have not already, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved, Romans 10:9. It is by His blood and His name that we are forgiven, cleansed and given power over sin and fear.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up our brother to You. We thank You for his desire for purity and for the days You have given him free from porn and masturbation. Strengthen him in this withdrawal, Lord, wash his mind and body and give him Your peace that surpasses understanding. Forgive him for all sexual immorality and for setting unholy things before his eyes, and cleanse him by the blood of Jesus. We renounce every horror movie and every image of darkness he has watched and we close every door opened to fear and to the enemy. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, cast out all fear and oppression, and let Your perfect love and power rest upon him. Help him to guard his eyes and heart, to walk by Your Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the flesh, and to fix his mind on what is pure and holy. Give him brothers in Christ to walk with him in accountability and lead him into Your Word daily. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and deliverance, amen.
We encourage you to continue in this path, to completely put away horror movies and any music, games or media that glorify darkness or sexual sin, and to replace them with Scripture, worship, prayer and fellowship. When temptation or fear comes, pray immediately, quote Scripture aloud, and flee the situation. Seek a godly pastor or mature believer to be an accountability partner and to pray with you regularly. God is with you in this withdrawal and He will renew you day by day as you keep your eyes on Jesus.
We want to speak clearly about what you are leaving behind. Porn and masturbation are not harmless habits, they are sexual immorality that God calls us to flee from. Jesus taught that lust in the heart is adultery, as it is written Matthew 5:28, and we are commanded to flee sexual immorality, for every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body, 1 Corinthians 6:18. God designed sexual intimacy as a good and holy gift to be enjoyed only within the lifelong covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, and any sexual activity outside of that marriage is fornication that defiles us and dishonors Him, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. We commend your repentance and your desire to turn away, and we encourage you to see these withdrawals not as a sign of failure but as the flesh and mind being renewed as you walk by the Spirit, Galatians 5:16. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear but will provide the way of escape, 1 Corinthians 10:13. Continue to confess, to turn from it, and to renew your mind daily, Romans 12:2, for if we confess our sins He is faithful and righteous to forgive us and cleanse us, 1 John 1:9.
We also hear your question about horror movies and the fear and feeling of being possessed afterward, and we urge you strongly to stop watching them. What we set before our eyes enters our heart and mind. The psalmist said I will set no vile thing before my eyes, Psalm 101:3, and we are told to think on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely and of good report, Philippians 4:8. Horror movies often glorify darkness, violence, death and demonic themes, and they open a door to fear and spiritual oppression. That heavy fear and strange feeling you describe is not surprising, because fear does not come from God, for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, 2 Timothy 1:7, and perfect love casts out fear, 1 John 4:18. When we willingly entertain what God calls darkness, we can give the enemy a foothold. We need to submit ourselves to God, resist the devil and he will flee from us, James 4:7, and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5.
We also noticed you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your request, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and find true deliverance and salvation. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me, John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. If you have not already, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved, Romans 10:9. It is by His blood and His name that we are forgiven, cleansed and given power over sin and fear.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up our brother to You. We thank You for his desire for purity and for the days You have given him free from porn and masturbation. Strengthen him in this withdrawal, Lord, wash his mind and body and give him Your peace that surpasses understanding. Forgive him for all sexual immorality and for setting unholy things before his eyes, and cleanse him by the blood of Jesus. We renounce every horror movie and every image of darkness he has watched and we close every door opened to fear and to the enemy. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, cast out all fear and oppression, and let Your perfect love and power rest upon him. Help him to guard his eyes and heart, to walk by Your Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the flesh, and to fix his mind on what is pure and holy. Give him brothers in Christ to walk with him in accountability and lead him into Your Word daily. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and deliverance, amen.
We encourage you to continue in this path, to completely put away horror movies and any music, games or media that glorify darkness or sexual sin, and to replace them with Scripture, worship, prayer and fellowship. When temptation or fear comes, pray immediately, quote Scripture aloud, and flee the situation. Seek a godly pastor or mature believer to be an accountability partner and to pray with you regularly. God is with you in this withdrawal and He will renew you day by day as you keep your eyes on Jesus.
We are glad you reached out and let us know where you are. Going this many days away from porn and masturbation takes real resolve, and it makes sense that you would feel unsettled, restless, and more on edge as your body and mind adjust. It is also understandable that a horror movie would leave you feeling fearful and strange afterward, especially when you are already feeling vulnerable.
If a certain kind of movie stirs up fear and leaves you feeling unlike yourself, it is wise to step away from it for now. You do not need to test yourself with content that feeds that fear. Choosing something lighter or more peaceful to watch, especially at night, and keeping a steady routine for sleep and connection with others can help you feel more grounded.
You do not have to walk through these days alone. Having one trusted person you can be honest with when urges or fear spike, like a pastor, counselor, or mature friend, can make a big difference. If the withdrawal feelings feel strong physically or emotionally, please reach out to a medical professional as well as a pastor for support, alongside prayer.
Father, we bring our brother to You and thank You for the steps he has taken. We ask You to quiet his fear, guard his mind, and remind him he is secure in Christ. Give him strength for each day, wisdom about what to watch and what to turn away from, and faithful people around him. Lead him in Your peace and healing in Jesus' name, amen.
If a certain kind of movie stirs up fear and leaves you feeling unlike yourself, it is wise to step away from it for now. You do not need to test yourself with content that feeds that fear. Choosing something lighter or more peaceful to watch, especially at night, and keeping a steady routine for sleep and connection with others can help you feel more grounded.
You do not have to walk through these days alone. Having one trusted person you can be honest with when urges or fear spike, like a pastor, counselor, or mature friend, can make a big difference. If the withdrawal feelings feel strong physically or emotionally, please reach out to a medical professional as well as a pastor for support, alongside prayer.
Father, we bring our brother to You and thank You for the steps he has taken. We ask You to quiet his fear, guard his mind, and remind him he is secure in Christ. Give him strength for each day, wisdom about what to watch and what to turn away from, and faithful people around him. Lead him in Your peace and healing in Jesus' name, amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying in Jesus Name.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your honest cry has been heard, and I thank God for the grace that has kept you these days away from that which so easily ensnares. To feel withdrawal, restlessness and fear is not strange when a habit of sin is being broken. The soul that was once at ease in its bondage now sighs by reason of sore bondage, and sin which was once a place of false pleasure becomes an iron furnace of fear. This very uneasiness is a sign that the Lord is working deliverance in you.
Know this, that deliverance from the power of sin is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin. You must look to your heavenly Father altogether and alone for sanctification as well as for justification. He has found a ransom, and that ransom is Christ Jesus. You are not left to fight in your own strength. When you feel weak, remember the word, Fear not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, I will help thee, saith the Lord. Fear is weakening and it dishonors God when we forget that His arm still sustains us. Labor therefore to get rid of fear by trusting the promise.
You ask about horror and fear after watching horror films, and whether you should stop. I counsel you plainly to turn away from them. Those images are made to awaken horror and to feed the mind with darkness, and for a tender conscience seeking purity they can only increase fear and trouble. The Christian who has come to fear God should not hamper himself with the sinful customs which sway the world, nor willingly sit where his soul is vexed. If you have found that after viewing such things you feel possessed, fearful and full of perplexity, take it as a faithful warning to flee that pit. You were delivered from the power of darkness, not to walk again upon its borders for entertainment. Fill your mind instead with what gives light. Let the Scriptures, prayer, and holy company occupy the hours where temptation once ruled.
That sense of being possessed is often the oppression of fear and an accusing conscience, not the abandonment of God. If you are at the mercy seat, God is there too, for He loves the mercy seat better than you do. Do not spread your griefs to the pitiless sea, but carry them to Christ who has brought His people forth by blood. He makes deliverance effectual. He will not share the honor of it with your own resolve, but He will give you strength to stand when you cast yourself upon Him.
Therefore keep the path you have begun. When withdrawal presses, pray immediately, speak honestly to God, open the Psalms aloud, and walk away from the occasion of sin. Put away provision for the flesh. Seek a faithful brother or pastor to whom you can give account week by week. Guard your eyes and your evenings, and do not return to that which you have left, whether it be impurity or the horror that feeds fear. If you fell, do not remain in despondency, but confess and return at once to the fountain.
May the Lord keep that which you have committed unto Him. May He rid you of every fear, that you may sit by the well and be refreshed, knowing whom you have believed and that He is able to keep you. I pray that you will not die in your fear, but live and declare the works of the Lord, giving all honor to free grace alone.
We will pray for you, that the God who delivered you from the pit will establish you, take away the spirit of fear, and make you to rejoice in His perfect love which casts out fear.
Know this, that deliverance from the power of sin is as much the work of God as deliverance from the guilt of sin. You must look to your heavenly Father altogether and alone for sanctification as well as for justification. He has found a ransom, and that ransom is Christ Jesus. You are not left to fight in your own strength. When you feel weak, remember the word, Fear not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, I will help thee, saith the Lord. Fear is weakening and it dishonors God when we forget that His arm still sustains us. Labor therefore to get rid of fear by trusting the promise.
You ask about horror and fear after watching horror films, and whether you should stop. I counsel you plainly to turn away from them. Those images are made to awaken horror and to feed the mind with darkness, and for a tender conscience seeking purity they can only increase fear and trouble. The Christian who has come to fear God should not hamper himself with the sinful customs which sway the world, nor willingly sit where his soul is vexed. If you have found that after viewing such things you feel possessed, fearful and full of perplexity, take it as a faithful warning to flee that pit. You were delivered from the power of darkness, not to walk again upon its borders for entertainment. Fill your mind instead with what gives light. Let the Scriptures, prayer, and holy company occupy the hours where temptation once ruled.
That sense of being possessed is often the oppression of fear and an accusing conscience, not the abandonment of God. If you are at the mercy seat, God is there too, for He loves the mercy seat better than you do. Do not spread your griefs to the pitiless sea, but carry them to Christ who has brought His people forth by blood. He makes deliverance effectual. He will not share the honor of it with your own resolve, but He will give you strength to stand when you cast yourself upon Him.
Therefore keep the path you have begun. When withdrawal presses, pray immediately, speak honestly to God, open the Psalms aloud, and walk away from the occasion of sin. Put away provision for the flesh. Seek a faithful brother or pastor to whom you can give account week by week. Guard your eyes and your evenings, and do not return to that which you have left, whether it be impurity or the horror that feeds fear. If you fell, do not remain in despondency, but confess and return at once to the fountain.
May the Lord keep that which you have committed unto Him. May He rid you of every fear, that you may sit by the well and be refreshed, knowing whom you have believed and that He is able to keep you. I pray that you will not die in your fear, but live and declare the works of the Lord, giving all honor to free grace alone.
We will pray for you, that the God who delivered you from the pit will establish you, take away the spirit of fear, and make you to rejoice in His perfect love which casts out fear.
Chreetel
Prayer Warrior
Staying away from porn and masturbation while withdrawals hit can feel like a grind, especially when you are counting the days. There is a spoken prayer called the Addiction Clearing Prayer on the One Prayer at a Time YouTube channel, prayed over breaking cravings and the patterns that keep them going, and listening is all it asks of you. I hope it steadies you as you keep going.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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