Its been about 2 and a half weeks since I released "World Wide Web," a spoken word video highlighting my struggle, but ultimately my freedom from pornography addiction. This video was made possible by The Good Fight Studios located in Waterford, Wisconsin.
Two years ago I wrote a blog post in regards to the deadly addiction (http://cedricdhoard.blogspot.com/2011/03/lust-p-word.html), but this poem was truly two years in the making.
"World Wide Web" purposely conveys two meanings. Not only is the title reflective of what the internet is most popularly referred to, but it is also a play on words conveying how the enemy uses a "web" to trap his "prey" worldwide.
Below is a few lines of the poem:
"Consider when a spider weaves its web; it is made out of silk one of the most valuable fabrics in the world representing status and power, but the true purpose of this web is to entrap prey so that they can be devoured. So in other words, what appears to captivate, can actually hold you captive. It’s funny how something seemingly attractive, can actually make you inactive."
This poem was ultimately inspired by a book I read this past summer, entitled, "Surfing For God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle" by Michael John Cusick. The book influenced the writing process for the poem to focus on three areas that porn can affect: 1) Emotional 2) Physical and 3) Spiritual. I think the book did a great job of discussing all three areas. Through the book I was also able to understand and realize that we can't "train our flesh" to overcome addiction.
Will power or "training" our flesh to overcome sin is not the way to do it. For how can we train something to do right when it is naturally at war with the Holy Spirit? There are numerous occasions in the Bible that address how our flesh goes against the purpose of the Spirit (Romans 8:5-8; Galatians 5:16-17). True heart conviction and recognition of Christ's forgiving grace is necessary. We can't hopelessly fight battles with will power that could eventually be won by surrendering to God and following the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Recently I was contacted by the author in regards to my poem. In short, he shared my poem at a Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado as a way to impact and inspire other men. God has also used the poem in other mighty ways. I am so thankful to be a small part of His bigger plan.
"Way of Purity" picture from:
http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/static/uploads/courses/header_images/way-of-purity.gif
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