Anonymous Testimony: The Power of Prayer

I was in 6th grade when I was first shown pornography. I knew very little about sex, but I was instantly addicted.

For years I kept it to myself and hid it from everyone I knew. In church/student group, porn addictions were never really brought up. All I knew was that I was a sinner. I felt dirty and had convinced myself that there was something wrong with my brain to be so invested in watching this stuff. My addiction got so out of control I felt the need to watch it wherever and whenever. Keep in mind I was still in middle school!

I knew this had gone on too long, but I still felt like I could tell no one. The only person I knew I could bring this to was God. Every time I would watch it, I would pray immediately after. I would pray to God saying, “Lord forgive me. I don't know why I can't stop.” At first I felt guilty for praying right after, but eventually I realized how much the Lord wanted me to bring my addiction to Him and how much He would save me. Slowly but surely I watched porn less and less. A few days without it turned into a few weeks, a few months, and now I can say that I haven't watched it in years!

The power of prayer is a beautiful thing.