ESSAY August 2025 - The Power of the Lust Hit - Paul R., Prince Edward Island, Canada

Surrendering Lust helped him to surrender the shame that came with it. Yesterday, I started the day in the usual way with prayers and readings—I thank God for that. I then went to do some errands.  About mid-morning, there was a lust hit. I knew the danger, and I acted swiftly. I averted my eyes, got out of the situation, surrendered the look, and prayed. I acknowledged my powerlessness. The lust look is a weakness—it always has been.   For me, this is not alarming. There was a temptation to look but no struggle or anything like that. I am a sexaholic and this can happen….I can’t take the first drink!