Welcome to my personal journal. This is a place where I share my thoughts, opinions, experiences, strength and hope. This is where I get raw and real about my own daily struggles and how I am overcoming them.
Jesse’s Journal – #6: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) My journey to recovery has taught me that my best thinking often led me astray. For many years, I thought my sexual addiction was about sex. However, I’ve …
Jesse’s Journal – #5: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) My initial understanding of sobriety was flawed. All that mattered was the day counter, and comparing myself to others’ milestones. And I thought it was about completing tasks like a to-do list for self-help. …
Jesse’s Journal – #4 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” (1 John 3:1) As I continue my journey in recovery, I can see how shame has long been a companion …
Jesse’s Journal – #3: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father be not in him.” (1 John 2:15) In my journey toward wholeness, I’ve learned a crucial lesson about intimacy: genuine connection goes far beyond physical pleasure. My past …
Finding True Intimacy Through Authenticity & Faith Read More »
Jesse’s Journal – #2: “He has brought me along the path of right living for his own purposes.” (Psalm 23:3) My journey toward self-acceptance has taught me three essential principles: awareness, acceptance, and action. While I continue to battle self-criticism and negative thoughts, I’ve found a path forward through prayer and personal growth. Instead of …
Jesse’s Journal – #1: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) I have had such a distorted self-view of my addiction, and it has led me down a path of avoiding what is necessary, shunning my responsibilities for …
