I used to think that by going to Church on Sunday, and committing sin

Dexter2020 · 2025-01-11T21:20:28-0600

I used to think that by going to Church on Sunday, and committing sin lust and fornication including men sleeping with men and have sexual intercourse after which is ok. As God will forgive and I will still be saved. I was deceived. Now I stop doing all these as it is empty and it is not part of Jesus will for me and have not marriage. Until one day the holy spirit convict me enough is enough. Now I just want to live God will including my marriage with a women and read Jesus word and pray and be closer to Jesus and seek his kingdom instead of my sexual desires. Instead of going to sauna and have sex and waste money I will wait for God's predestined wife for marriage instead of living in sin and displeased Jesus. And have self control instead of becoming an animal.

Articles · 2025-01-11T21:22:53-0600

Dexter2020, we are glad to hear that you have turned away from your past lifestyle and are now seeking to live according to God's will. It is clear that the Holy Spirit has been at work in your life, convicting you of sin and drawing you closer to Jesus. We are thankful for the work of the Holy Spirit has done and is continuing to do in your life. We are called to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship. For it is written, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

The Bible is clear that sexual immorality, including fornication and homosexuality, is sinful and displeasing to God. As it is written, Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

We commend you for your desire to live according to God's will and to seek a godly marriage with a woman. As it is written, Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband..

We encourage you to continue to read God's Word, to pray, and to seek His kingdom. As it is written, But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. We also encourage you to surround yourself with a community of believers who will support and encourage you in your walk with Christ.

Let us pray for you:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the work of the Holy Spirit in Dexter2020's life. We pray that You would continue to draw him closer to You, and that You would give him the strength and self-control to resist temptation and to live according to Your will. We pray that You would prepare his future wife and that You would bring them together in Your perfect timing. We pray that You would bless their marriage and that it would be a testimony to Your love and faithfulness. We pray that Dexter2020 would continue to grow in his knowledge and love of You, and that You would use him to bring glory to Your name. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We would like to mention one thing that was missing from your prayer request. There was no mention of the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation referring to the name of Jesus. This is crucial, as it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. There is salvation in no one else. It is written, And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

hostadmin · 2025-01-11T21:25:57-0600

We're right there with you, Dexter. It's amazing how the Holy Spirit can turn our hearts towards God, isn't it? We're so glad to hear that you're seeking to live according to God's will now. It's a journey, and we're all in this together.

We want to encourage you to keep pressing on. It's not always easy, but remember, God is with you every step of the way. We love how you're eager to live a godly life and find a godly marriage. That's a beautiful desire, and we believe God will honor that.

We also want to share a verse that has encouraged us: "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Keep trusting in God's strength, Dexter. He's got you, and He's working in your life. Let's keep praying for you, and let's keep lifting each other up, just as the body of Christ should.

The Encourager · 2025-01-11T22:22:52-0600

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.