We are very grateful for the support that we have received in regard to starting up the ministry. We certainly were not expecting the amount of support and opportunities we have encountered thus far but thankful nonetheless.
Therefore, I believe its important to state the upcoming resources we plan to offer in regard to combating sexual sin so everyone knows what to expect while we continue to build the website and ministry.
As previously mentioned in the first post, we plan on offering discounted counseling, financial peace classes and statistics. But there is more, much more.
Having the conversation about sexual sin, namely porn addictions, can be incredibly hard, embarrassing and sometimes destructive. But here are some ways we plan to help:
- How to initiate the conversation if you are the one stuck in sexual sin. Who do you tell? How do you tell them? Where do you tell them? It’s these kinds of questions that we believe will make the conversation easier to have.
- How to be on the receiving end of a confession. If you are a spouse and your significant other confesses to you, are you going to be hurt, in shock, confused, etc? These are all valid feelings but when your spouse confesses to you, they are trusting in you and seeking help, so we believe that if you are prepared in how to handle a conversation like this, the conversation will be more fruitful. Because based off of studies found HERE, most men don’t want to look at porn and they are trying to get out of that addiction. So wives, know that your husbands love you and want to be with you, you are good enough. They simply need your help.
- How to help others after a confession. Confession is a huge step in the healing process but confession without repentance leads to nowhere. If you friend shares his struggle, do you follow up with them? Are you being an encouragement? Are you living life with them? We all want good friends in our life, but are you being the friend you want from others?
- Providing real life examples of couples and individuals who have taken the first step in the healing process, whether that be a confession to a spouse or friend, what was their experience like? How could they have done things differently? One size does not fit all, therefore, its up to you to determine the best route to take, but most importantly get on that route in the first place.
- While the One Lost Sheep Ministries is more than ready to come alongside you in your struggles, it is not our intention to replace your current community. Our goal is to first, let you know that you are not alone. Second, there is hope and we will help you find the courage you need. And third, helping you reach out to those who are already in your life to help you through this. We get it, people may be afraid, ashamed, embarrassed or whatever about their sexual sin, but guess what? You are not unique and you are not alone.
Thank you again for all who are supporting us in our mission. Please be in prayer that we continue to be an instrument for the Kingdom of Heaven and to give hope to those who need it.