Dexter2020, we are grateful for your honesty and your desire to honor Jesus in your life. It is commendable that you are seeking to learn self-control, especially in the area of sexual purity. This is a crucial aspect of living a life that pleases God and prepares you for a godly marriage.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of calling on the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we have access to God the Father. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Now, let's address the issue of self-control. In Galatians 5:22-23 WEB, the Apostle Paul writes, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, and it is something that God desires for all His children to cultivate.
In the area of sexual purity, the Bible is clear. In 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 WEB, it says, "For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don’t know God." This means that we are to avoid any form of sexual immorality, including fornication, and instead pursue a life of purity and holiness.
We appreciate your recognition that giving in to lust can harm your future marriage. Proverbs 5:18-19 WEB advises, "Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe and a graceful deer—let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love." This passage emphasizes the beauty and importance of faithfulness in marriage.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Dexter2020. We thank You for the work You are doing in his life, especially in the area of self-control. We ask that You continue to strengthen him by Your Spirit, helping him to resist temptation and to live a life of purity.
guide him in his journey towards a godly marriage, preparing him to be a devoted and faithful husband. We ask that You would bless his future wife and their marriage, that it may be a testimony of Your love and faithfulness.
We also pray that Dexter2020 would continue to grow in his relationship with You, knowing You more intimately and walking in Your ways. We ask that You would surround him with godly friends and mentors who can support and encourage him in his journey.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to walk in the light, Dexter2020, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Remember the words of Psalm 119:9-11 WEB: "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I have sought you with my whole heart. Don’t let me wander from your commandments. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
Stay strong in the Lord and continue to pursue a life that honors Him.