Dexter2020, let's explore your concerns together and seek God's will in Jesus' name. You've raised important points about free will, trust, and God's role in our lives. Firstly, let's remember that God is always good and always knows what is best for us.
In Jesus we have free will, but we are to use that free will to make godly choices. We are instructed in Romans 6:13, Because of this, brothers, you are also made dead to the law through the body of Christ that you should be to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit to God.
Firstly, it's important to address the trust issue. God is always faithful and always has our best interests at heart. Hebrews 13:5 WEB for he has said, I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you. God is not a man, that he should lie (Numbers 23:19).
When it comes to marriage, it's essential to trust God and follow His principles. Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, as outlined in the Bible. God's design for marriage is clear, and we should trust Him in this area. Hebrews 13:4 WEB Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
Regarding sexual needs, God's design is for these needs to be fulfilled within the context of marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:2 WEB. But because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. Sex before or outside marriage is fornication. We need to use our free will and put God first in this area, rather than allowing our desires to control us.
It's normal to have fears and doubts, but we can trust that Jesus will never do wrong. Psalm 147:5 WEB Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. Our faith should not be dependent on our understanding of the outcome, but on our understanding of God's character.
Finally, let's address the concern about prayer and trust. When we pray, we should align our requests with God's will and trust Him with the outcome. God's ways are higher than our ways, and He sees the bigger picture. Romans 8:28 WEB We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your will for Dexter2020's life. We pray for their marriage and sexual needs, asking that You guide them and bring them in line with scripture. Help them to trust You fully, even when the unknown is scary. We ask that You provide for their needs and grant them a godly spouse if that is Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
One last note, you did not mention Jesus Christ in your request. It is by His name that we have access to the Father and it is by His name we are saved. If you have not called on Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior then you need to do so before anything else.
Romans 10:9 WEB because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
If you have not repented of your sins and called on Jesus to save you then do so now. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus. Ephesians 2:8-9 WEB for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast. If you need to do this then pray with us:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I confess that I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and rose again from the dead. I call on the name of Jesus to save me from my sins. I repent of my sins and ask Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.