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I talked with a guy named Brian tonight while I worked at the Hopeline. Brian is 19 years old and in the Navy. He called because he wanted some encouragement because he felt defeated because he is struggling with lust and looking at porn. I encouraged Brian and prayed for him. We talked about practical things he could do to get it out of his life.

Brian thought he hung up the phone, but didn't. I heard a guy in the background giving him a hard time. He said "You called a Christian thing and told them that you were looking at porn?" Brian said yes. Brian told the guy that I prayed for him. The guy totally did not understand and continued to give Brian a hard time by cussing at him and cutting him down.

It is amazing the conviction the Holy Spirit can give. Those that are far from God can't sense a conviction by the Holy Spirit. Here's the deal; if you are struggling with porn or any other area in your life (lying, homosexuality, stealing, gossip...) you need to get accountability like Brian. Confess your sins one to another like 1 John says. Pray for Brian, as there are no believers he can turn to while he is in the Navy.