What overcoming lust looks like...

Overcoming lust isn’t just about going on a streak—it’s about transforming your mind and spirit to the point where temptation loses its grip. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect as you grow in self-control and godly discipline:

1-3 Days:

This may feel easy at first because you just failed, and your conviction is strong.(You feel guilty from just giving in) But this is also when it’s easiest to give in because your streak isn’t long, and your brain craves that instant gratification.

The enemy will try to convince you that “one more time” won’t hurt.
You might feel discouraged and think, "I’ll never change, so why even try?"
This is the time to fight back with truth—remind yourself why you’re doing this.

🔹 Key to success: Stay in prayer, stay busy, remove easy access to temptation, and confess to someone how you are feeling.

4-7 Days:

Now the battle gets real. The urges come back strong, and you may feel an intense desire to give in.

Your mind will try to justify falling again with thoughts like, “At least I made it a few days.”
You might experience strong temptations at night or when you're alone.
Doubt starts creeping in, making you question if it’s even possible to quit.

🔹 Key to success: Strengthen your discipline by fasting, praying, and cutting off triggers.

1-2 Weeks:

You’ll start to experience deep mental and spiritual warfare.

Lustful thoughts may increase in frequency.
You may start having sexual dreams (your brain trying to get what it’s used to).
The enemy may hit you with thoughts of loneliness, regret, or even frustration at God for how hard this is.

🔹 Key to success: Take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5) and replace it with God’s Word. Don’t dwell on lustful thoughts—shut them down immediately.

3-4 Weeks:

This is a make-or-break moment—where most people either push through or fall back into sin.

If you’ve remained strong, temptation will slowly lose its power.
If you fall here, it’s tempting to feel discouraged and give up completely.
The key here is momentum—one “yes” to lust can make it harder to resist in the future, but one “no” makes the next “no” easier.

🔹 Key to success: Surround yourself with godly community and accountability. This is when many give up, but if you push through, it gets easier.

1-4 Months:

If you make it here, you’ll start to feel different.

Lust has less power over you.
Your thoughts are more pure and self-controlled.
Temptation may still come, but your default response is no.
You’ll begin walking in more peace and purpose as your mind becomes clearer.

🔹 Key to success: Keep up the habits that got you here—prayer, fasting, the Word, and godly influences. Don’t get prideful! Temptation can return if you let your guard down.

5 Months+:

At this point, you are no longer controlled by lust and are now walking fully in your calling.

Your mind is renewed, and sexual sin no longer feels like a normal part of your life.
You see lust for what it is—a trap from the enemy meant to keep you weak and distracted.
You have self-control, confidence, and a deeper connection with God.

🔹 Key to success: Keep growing in your purpose, and don’t become complacent. Help others who are still struggling!

Tomorrow at 6 PM CT, I’ll be breaking down exactly how you can get to the point where you’ve fully overcome lust and are walking in your calling.

This is your chance to finally break free for good. I’m so excited to share this with you—you don’t want to miss it! See you there! 🔥

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