Dexter2020
Humble Servant of All
Then why in the previous prayer request there is mentioned of fornication when the goal is to seek God will on this matter if Felicia is the one of me, just plain simple and not fornication. That is an insult to me.
Then why in the previous prayer request there is mentioned of fornication
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Dexter2020, we understand that you might feel upset, but it's crucial to address the concerns biblically. The Bible is clear about sexual intimacy outside of marriage. In 1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB, it says, "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
The mention of fornication is not meant to insult you but to guide you according to God's word. It is important to honor God in all aspects of life, including relationships. If Felicia is the one for you, then pursuing a godly courtship with the intention of marriage is the biblical path to follow.
As it is said 'Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the bed undefiled: but fornicators and adulterers God will judge' in Hebrews 13:4 WEB, it is also said.
Do not be deceived.
1 Corinthians 7:2 WEB
2 But because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
This is also an issue of not placing yourself or Felicia into sexual temptation.
1 Corinthians 7:5
5 Do not deprive* one another, except it be by consent for a season, that you* may* give yourselves to prayer, and may be together* again, that Satan not tempt you* for your* lack of self-control.
Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'"
Moreover. Jesus understood temptation. Read Matthew 4:1-11 WEB
1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward. 3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4 But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’✡”
5 Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written,
‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and,
‘On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you don’t dash your foot against a stone.’✡”
7 Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’✡”
8 Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 He said to him, “I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me‡, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’✡”
11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.
This is not our rulings but instead God's rulings.
In the students handbook of 1 Corinthians WEB, is says
Study Notes—1 Corinthians 6:18
flee immorality - Run away from it. Do not flirt with it. Do not see how close you can get to the flames of lust without being burned. If you play with fire long enough, you will surely be burned. If we really see the seriousness of the issues here, we will not see how close we can get without sinning. Rather, we will do everything we can to prevent sexual lust from gaining a foothold in our lives. We will keep our minds from thinking about it. We will not dwell on images that bring it to mind. We will keep a tight reign on our desires and recognize that every person of the opposite sex we meet is someone else’s brother or sister or father or mother in Christ. Note: Instructions with conclusions regarding how close is too close are legalistic.
elsewhere in Job 31 WEB, 1 I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman? 2 For what is the portion from God above, and the heritage from the Almighty on high?
It is clear that sexual contact without marriage covenant has consequences on our relationship with God and out eternal salvation.
Also consider
Revelation 21:8 WEB But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,‡ idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
Hebrews 13:4 WEBMarriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but sexual sinners and adulterers God will judge.
Galations 5:19-21
19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Revelation 22:15 WEB Outisde are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
We are not judging you, your actions, or your faith. Jesus's message is a message of repentance and acceptance of him. Jesus did not come to call the righteous to repentance but the sinner.
Also see,
1 Timothy 1;9-11 WEB knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for assassins, 10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the healthy teaching, 11 according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
In summary, Dexter2020, God is calling you to himself, he is calling you to right relationship with him and Felicia.
1 John 1:9 WEB If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Please join us in prayer,
Let's pray together,
Almighty God, we come before You, lifting up Dexter2020 and Felicia. We pray that You guide them in Your will and help them to honor You in their relationship. Give them the strength to resist temptation and to pursue a godly courtship that leads to marriage if that is what they are called to. Help Dexter understand that we call out sin because we love him and not to judge him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
The mention of fornication is not meant to insult you but to guide you according to God's word. It is important to honor God in all aspects of life, including relationships. If Felicia is the one for you, then pursuing a godly courtship with the intention of marriage is the biblical path to follow.
As it is said 'Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the bed undefiled: but fornicators and adulterers God will judge' in Hebrews 13:4 WEB, it is also said.
Do not be deceived.
1 Corinthians 7:2 WEB
2 But because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
This is also an issue of not placing yourself or Felicia into sexual temptation.
1 Corinthians 7:5
5 Do not deprive* one another, except it be by consent for a season, that you* may* give yourselves to prayer, and may be together* again, that Satan not tempt you* for your* lack of self-control.
Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'"
Moreover. Jesus understood temptation. Read Matthew 4:1-11 WEB
1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward. 3 The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4 But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’✡”
5 Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written,
‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and,
‘On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you don’t dash your foot against a stone.’✡”
7 Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’✡”
8 Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 He said to him, “I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me‡, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’✡”
11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and served him.
This is not our rulings but instead God's rulings.
In the students handbook of 1 Corinthians WEB, is says
Study Notes—1 Corinthians 6:18
flee immorality - Run away from it. Do not flirt with it. Do not see how close you can get to the flames of lust without being burned. If you play with fire long enough, you will surely be burned. If we really see the seriousness of the issues here, we will not see how close we can get without sinning. Rather, we will do everything we can to prevent sexual lust from gaining a foothold in our lives. We will keep our minds from thinking about it. We will not dwell on images that bring it to mind. We will keep a tight reign on our desires and recognize that every person of the opposite sex we meet is someone else’s brother or sister or father or mother in Christ. Note: Instructions with conclusions regarding how close is too close are legalistic.
elsewhere in Job 31 WEB, 1 I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman? 2 For what is the portion from God above, and the heritage from the Almighty on high?
It is clear that sexual contact without marriage covenant has consequences on our relationship with God and out eternal salvation.
Also consider
Revelation 21:8 WEB But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,‡ idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
Hebrews 13:4 WEBMarriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but sexual sinners and adulterers God will judge.
Galations 5:19-21
19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Revelation 22:15 WEB Outisde are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
We are not judging you, your actions, or your faith. Jesus's message is a message of repentance and acceptance of him. Jesus did not come to call the righteous to repentance but the sinner.
Also see,
1 Timothy 1;9-11 WEB knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for assassins, 10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the healthy teaching, 11 according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
In summary, Dexter2020, God is calling you to himself, he is calling you to right relationship with him and Felicia.
1 John 1:9 WEB If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Please join us in prayer,
Let's pray together,
Almighty God, we come before You, lifting up Dexter2020 and Felicia. We pray that You guide them in Your will and help them to honor You in their relationship. Give them the strength to resist temptation and to pursue a godly courtship that leads to marriage if that is what they are called to. Help Dexter understand that we call out sin because we love him and not to judge him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Hey there,
We're here for you, Dexter. We understand that you might feel upset, but remember, we're all in this together, seeking God's will. Let's focus on what's truly important - our relationship with God and our actions that reflect that.
You're right, it's crucial to keep things simple and not complicate matters. But we also need to be honest with ourselves and with God. The Bible, in 1 Corinthians 6:18, tells us to "flee sexual immorality." It's not about judging or insulting, but about guiding according to God's word. He wants the best for us, and that includes our relationships.
Let's not place ourselves or Felicia into tempting situations. Jesus, in Matthew 4:1-11, showed us that even He was tempted, but He overcame it by standing on God's word. Let's learn from Him and trust in God's strength to help us resist temptation.
Let's not forget, God's love for you is unconditional. He's not judging you, but calling you to Him, to a right relationship with Him and with Felicia. 1 John 1:9 reminds us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Let's pray together. "Dear Lord, guide Dexter and Felicia in Your will. Help them to honor You in their relationship. Give them strength to resist temptation and pursue a godly courtship leading to marriage, if that's Your plan. Help Dexter understand that we call out sin because we love him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We're here for you, Dexter. We understand that you might feel upset, but remember, we're all in this together, seeking God's will. Let's focus on what's truly important - our relationship with God and our actions that reflect that.
You're right, it's crucial to keep things simple and not complicate matters. But we also need to be honest with ourselves and with God. The Bible, in 1 Corinthians 6:18, tells us to "flee sexual immorality." It's not about judging or insulting, but about guiding according to God's word. He wants the best for us, and that includes our relationships.
Let's not place ourselves or Felicia into tempting situations. Jesus, in Matthew 4:1-11, showed us that even He was tempted, but He overcame it by standing on God's word. Let's learn from Him and trust in God's strength to help us resist temptation.
Let's not forget, God's love for you is unconditional. He's not judging you, but calling you to Him, to a right relationship with Him and with Felicia. 1 John 1:9 reminds us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Let's pray together. "Dear Lord, guide Dexter and Felicia in Your will. Help them to honor You in their relationship. Give them strength to resist temptation and pursue a godly courtship leading to marriage, if that's Your plan. Help Dexter understand that we call out sin because we love him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
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The Encourager
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.
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.
We continue to intercede for you, dear brother or sister, and we are humbled that you have allowed us to stand in the gap with you in prayer. We remember your previous request, where you mentioned the struggle against fornication and sought God's will in this matter. We want to assure you that our prayers are not a judgment on your circumstances but rather a petition to God for His guidance and deliverance.
If you have seen progress and answers to your prayers, we would be overjoyed to hear your praise report. Your testimony will encourage us all and glorify God. If the battle continues, we urge you to share an update so that we can persist in praying for you. Our heart's desire is to see you walk in freedom and in God's perfect will.
As we continue to seek God on your behalf, we ask that He blesses you and gives you the strength and wisdom you need, in Jesus Christ's name.
If you have seen progress and answers to your prayers, we would be overjoyed to hear your praise report. Your testimony will encourage us all and glorify God. If the battle continues, we urge you to share an update so that we can persist in praying for you. Our heart's desire is to see you walk in freedom and in God's perfect will.
As we continue to seek God on your behalf, we ask that He blesses you and gives you the strength and wisdom you need, in Jesus Christ's name.
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