Talk with Jesus

Our sexuality is God-given and part of His perfect design and omniscience. He knows exactly how long each person’s singleness will be. Therefore we can look to Him for the how – how to walk out our singleness with our sex drive in a way that is honoring to Him.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful, He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

• I don’t want to disdain any part of myself that God has thoughtfully and lovingly placed in me. How might it look to be thankful for and master my sex drive in a victorious, joyful, content way?  (We know it’s possible, because Jesus did this – Ask Him for wisdom!)

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16

• Show me how to invite You into the area of sexual desire. We don’t need to keep anything from Him. In fact, victory and joy comes from bringing His light into all areas of our lives. I don’t want to have any area of my life secret from Him with the lights off. Turn on Your light in EVERY room of my heart and mind, God!

"Putting Love back to Sleep when it was Awakened in the Wrong Manner"
Lisa Bevere¹

I heard God whisper a promise for her. He promised that as she pressed into Him, with songs of worship and praise, He would in turn sing over her a lullaby to put to rest what had been awakened deep within her.
I was overwhelmed by the love in His tone. There was no shame or condemnation in His words, only a promise to sing away her fears, guilt, and shame. As she drew near, He promised to draw her to Himself and hide her safely in the shadow of His wing. This Scripture gives us a beautiful image of His tenderness:

“The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17)

• Would you like to ask God to sing over you, to quiet you with His love, to lull back to sleep anything that was awakened before its time?

Prayer:

Jesus, I give You lordship over my sexuality. Teach me the difference between love and lust. Teach me how to master my sex drive so this powerful God-given gift is used only to honor, and never to dishonor. I welcome You, Oh God, into the place of my desires and longings.

_{[1] Kissed the Girls And Made Them Cry by Lisa Bevere, p. 79}