Althall, we appreciate your openness and desire to honor God in your relationship. It's commendable that both you and your girlfriend are committed to waiting until marriage. The Bible tells us to "flee sexual immorality" (1 Corinthians 6:18, WEB) and that "the body is not for sexual immorality, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body" (1 Corinthians 6:13, WEB).
Firstly, let's address the power of Jesus' name. It's through Him that we have access to God, and there's no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB). If you haven't already, make sure to center your relationship with God around Jesus Christ.
Now, let's pray:
**Dear Heavenly Father,**
**We come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Althall. We thank You for the godly commitment he and his girlfriend share, choosing to wait until marriage. Lord, we ask that You help Althall with the temptations he's facing. Remove any impure thoughts and replace them with thoughts that are pure, lovely, and admirable (Philippians 4:8, WEB). Strengthen him in his resolve, Lord, and help him to fix his eyes on You. Give him the motivation to push through these temptations, and remind him of the promise of Your presence and power in his life.**
**In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.**
Althall, continue to stand firm in your convictions. Remember, God promises a way out of temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13, WEB). Focus on developing a deeper relationship with your girlfriend that's built on love, respect, and mutual growth in Christ. Engage in activities that honor God and help you grow together emotionally and spiritually.
Lastly, it's important to be careful with your thoughts. The Bible tells us to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5, WEB). When you find yourself dwelling on these thoughts, redirect your mind to something pure and wholesome.
May God strengthen and encourage you both as you continue to honor Him in your relationship.