Overcoming lust isn’t just about avoiding temptation—it’s about actively fighting for purity. Are you just running from sin, or are you running toward God? This week, evaluate your mindset. Are you truly replacing lustful thoughts with God’s truth, or just distracting yourself until the temptation passes? Share one intentional way you will fight for purity this week—whether it’s memorizing Scripture, walking in your purpose, fasting, or deepening your prayer life. Freedom comes when you stop playing defense and start going on the attack. (Galatians 5:16) 🔥

Lust isn’t something to manage—it’s something to kill. But too often, people keep it around in small ways, thinking they can control it. Are you fully at war with it, or are you still entertaining it in subtle ways? This is the main reason why people don't overcome lust or any temptation; because they aren't at war with it daily. This week, be honest with yourself. Are there small compromises you’ve been allowing—certain content, flirty conversations, thoughts you don’t shut down? Share one thing you’re cutting off completely this week to starve lust instead of feeding it. Sin only dies when you stop keeping it alive. (Romans 13:14)

How are you growing in perseverance? Perseverance isn’t just about waiting—it’s about staying committed even when the process feels long and tough. If you're too focused on quick results, whether in fitness, life, or overcoming lust, you’re more likely to get frustrated and give up. Think about fitness. If someone is eager to get stronger but constantly thinks, “I just want to be ripped already,” they’ll likely give up when results don’t come fast enough. But those who stay consistent—sticking to their workouts, eating right, and trusting that results will come—are the ones who actually see progress. Lust works the same way. If your mindset is, “I just want to be married already so I don’t have to deal with this urge anymore,” or “I just want these temptations to go away already,” you’re missing the point. Marriage won’t give you self-control—learning to overcome the urge now will. True freedom comes when you learn to persevere through temptation, instead of hoping it will just go away. Freedom isn’t the absence of temptation—it’s the ability to say no to it. So, how do you grow in perseverance? - Shift your focus to growth, not just results. Celebrate small wins and acknowledge that lasting change takes time. (Make a post about your wins, not just your fails!) - Build endurance through spiritual discipline. Pray consistently, meditate on Scripture, and fast to strengthen your self-control. - Stay present instead of rushing the process. Instead of asking, “When will this be over?” ask, “How can I grow through this?” - Trust God’s timing. He’s using your struggle to refine you, not to punish you. The more you persevere and the longer you go, the easier it becomes to overcome temptation. Why? Because God strengthens you when you show Him you truly want to change. 📖 Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” So, how are you growing in perseverance? Drop your thoughts below! 🔥

Many people struggle with lust because their hearts are not truly captivated by God. This week’s challenge is to reflect on how you are actively growing in love with God and what areas you need to improve in. Task: - Write down three ways you intentionally pursue God daily (e.g., prayer, worship, meditating on His Word, obedience). - Identify one area where you could grow in intimacy with Him (e.g., less distraction, more heartfelt worship, deeper study of Scripture). - Make a commitment to one new action this week to fall more in love with God (e.g., fasting, journaling prayers, worship before bed). Examples of how to fall more in love with God: - Spend Time with Him – Pray, worship, and read the Bible with expectation. - Know His Heart – Study His character, meditate on His promises, and journal your journey. - Remove Distractions – Fast from things that steal your attention and limit sinful influences. - Walk in Obedience – Love others, step out in faith, and surrender completely to Him. - Invite Him into Everything – Talk to Him throughout the day and make Him the center of your passions. How are you growing in love with God daily? Share your experience in a post—what’s been helping you, what’s been challenging, and what step you’re taking next! Your testimony might inspire someone else.

This week, take time to reflect on who you are relying on in your fight against lust. Are you trying to overcome it through sheer willpower, or are you fully surrendering to God for strength?The Difference?Willpower says: "I’ll just resist harder." Relying on God says: "Lord, I need You to change my heart and give me strength." Examples of doing it in your own strength: - You tell yourself, "I just need to resist harder next time." - This is the last time—I promise!" but without actually surrendering the struggle to God. - You try to stay away from temptation but don’t actively seek God to fill the void - You might delete apps or avoid certain websites but don’t replace them with Scripture, prayer, or worship. - Instead of praying or reading Scripture, you just try to keep yourself busy with work, hobbies, or social media. - You Focus only on self-control instead of heart change. - You don't set boundaries but still try to resist. Examples of doing it with God: - Instead of saying, "I’ll just do better next time," you stop and pray: "God, I cannot win this battle on my own. I surrender this struggle to You. Strengthen me and renew my mind." - You don’t just try to "not think about it"—you actively replace sinful thoughts with God’s truth. Before starting your day, you pray:" Holy Spirit, guide me today. Help me walk in purity and give me the strength to resist temptation." - You confess your struggle to a trusted friend or the community and ask them to check in on you. - You remove sources of temptation (unfollow, delete, block) but also replace them with things that fuel your spirit: Listening to worship music when tempted. Watching sermons or reading the Bible instead of scrolling online.Surrounding yourself with people who encourage purity. - Instead of obsessing over "not failing," you shift your focus to pursuing Jesus.You make intimacy with God the goal, not just self-control. Doing it God’s way instead of your own will lead to true freedom and lasting change. As you surrender to Him daily, renew your mind with His Word, and rely on the Holy Spirit, you will see real transformation. It won’t always be easy, but if you remain patient and persistent, God will give you victory in His perfect timing. Keep trusting Him—He is faithful to complete the work He started in you (Philippians 1:6).