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[ifeoluwanimi]

Day 11 (How to Overcome Porn) Today we will be taking hold of our thoughts and renewing our minds! Over the last 10days we've been talking about fleeing from temptations and sin. We've identified certain steps towards running. 1. Cutting away from things/relationships that cause us to stumble. 2. Identifying the triggers and fleeing at any sign of it. 3. Fleeing from from isolation or unhealthy habits. 4. Identifying how Porn harms our bodies i.e. Our brains, bodies and the people around us in relations to sex exploitation and trafficking. In order to make all these strategies work we need to renew our minds by replacing the lies we've constantly told ourselves with the truth, the truth being the word of God. Romans 12: 1-2 John 8:32 The truth is the beginning of our freedom. There are certain lies that stop the word of God from dominating our lives. 1. I have to be perfect to earn God's love. No you don't have to be perfect, when you try to be perfect you are simply rejecting the righteousness of Jesus Christ by replacing it with yours and it won't work. Jesus died so that you don't have to wallow in self righteous. 2. The lies of this world. You must be true to yourself. Living for yourself is very selfish and self centred way of thinking. You must stay true to Christ and die to flesh that way you can easily conquer all the works of the flesh and constantly walk in the spirit. 3. It's your fault! I deserve better. Always ensure that you are content with every stage of your life, Accept responsibility for your own life. Be content in Christ. "Covenant Eyes" For more info kindly visit www.covenanteyes.com #HiddenInHisStrength #Contentment #RenewYourMinds #TheJoysOFChrist #YouAreNotAlone #TheSurvivorsWalk #CovenantEyes #OvercomingPorn

[ifeoluwanimi]

Day 8 (How to overcome Porn) How does Porn affect our bodies and brains? Dr William Struthers teaches that viewing pornography and masturbation actually weakens the region of our brain known as the cingulate cortex, which is responsible for moral and ethical decision-making and will power. When watching porn or having sex dopamine is released into a region of the brain responsible for emotions and learning, giving the viewer a sense of sharp focus and a sense of craving. I need this thing and I need it now, it supplies a great sense of pleasure. . the next time the viewer gets the itch for more sexual pleasure, small packets of dopamine are released telling the user remember where you got your fix the last time go there to get it. NOREPINEPHRINE is also released, creating alertness and focus. It is the brain’s version of adrenaline. It tells the brain “something is about to happen and we need it to get ready for it. Sex or porn triggers the release of oxytocin and vasopressin. These hormones bind a person’s memories to the object that gave him or her the sexual pleasure. The body releases endorphins, natural opiates that create a “high” a wave of pleasure over the whole body. After sexual release, serotonin levels also change bringing the sense of calm and relaxation. This works the way it is supposed to work when you’re having sex with your spouse. Together you can experience a high, an alertness of sexual pleasure, and the deep calm afterwards (norepinephrine, endorphins and serotonin). With each sexual embrace, when the two become one flesh you are emotionally bonding to this person (oxytocin and vasopressin.) Over time a craving for sex is transformed into a desire for one another (Dopamine). When you engage in Porn, this whole process is distorted. When you understand how porn affects your body and brain, its easier to avoid it altogether. "Covenant Eyes" For more info visit www.covenanteyes.com #OvercomingPorn #HiddenInHisStrength #TheSurvivor #PornisAddictive #YouCanBeatIt