Proverbs 7
This subject - lust - and being led astray by sexual temptation - is an important one and worthy of repetition. While many, even those in the church, seem to dislike the "Billy Graham rule", I like this balanced view from Focus on the Family.
Pornography and the Internet is something nearly all men (myself included) from time to time struggle with - yet I am thankful how my desire for the Lord has helped me gain more power over this temptation. Lisa's cancer was very eye opening in how selfish I can be and it led me to believe that the sexual drive all men have is at its most base level a very selfish urge, and it needs to be subordinated to a desire for God first and foremost and also channeled into marriage. I am not perfect (far from it) but again God has help me in this regard.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who has helped me grow as a person and a child of God. While I know I have a long way to go, I know You have transformed my heart and my life and given me greater desire for You and to please You. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love...I am harsh with my words and actions and I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death. v26-27
This subject - lust - and being led astray by sexual temptation - is an important one and worthy of repetition. While many, even those in the church, seem to dislike the "Billy Graham rule", I like this balanced view from Focus on the Family.
Pornography and the Internet is something nearly all men (myself included) from time to time struggle with - yet I am thankful how my desire for the Lord has helped me gain more power over this temptation. Lisa's cancer was very eye opening in how selfish I can be and it led me to believe that the sexual drive all men have is at its most base level a very selfish urge, and it needs to be subordinated to a desire for God first and foremost and also channeled into marriage. I am not perfect (far from it) but again God has help me in this regard.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who has helped me grow as a person and a child of God. While I know I have a long way to go, I know You have transformed my heart and my life and given me greater desire for You and to please You. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love...I am harsh with my words and actions and I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
