I developed a habit of masturbating since I was eight years old. Although I was born in a Christian family and went to church, I could not find a way out of this addiction. Also, I was suffering from identity issues while growing up because of an emotionally absent father.

The addiction and feelings of rejection continued for another ten years and I felt like absolute junk. I tried abstaining from my sexual habit but could not. I felt it had already gone on for too long and that it was hard to give it up.

Each day, guilt and condemnation would eat at me on the inside and rapidly drive me further into frequent and intense indulgences in my addiction. I would confess my sins and ask God for forgiveness, only to find myself slipping back into the habit again. This became a never-ending cycle.

When I turned eighteen, I stumbled across Pastor Prince’s program when I was flipping through television channels. He was preaching on the father’s lavish love for his prodigal son in Luke 15. His words were like rivers of living water from the heart of God. I had never heard anyone preach about God’s love in such a genuine way before, and knew deep down in my heart that it must be the truth.

Since then, I would listen to Pastor Prince’s messages three times a day and confess my righteousness in Christ. I would also continue to believe in my righteous standing in Christ even in the midst of my sin.

Pastor Prince, I am now twenty-one years old and have been totally set free from my addiction. Thank you for preaching the gospel that has brought a grace revolution in my life.