Taking a vow of celibacy

[blessedbethyname101]

Hi all,

I have not been on this site for some time. But, I have been going to church but not actively listening to His word until now. I met a man who is not Christian and we had sex. He wants his freedom though. He initially wanted me to be his girlfriend. But, my pastor stated that it is not biblical to have sex without marriage. I said whatever. But, today I listened to his sermon and realized that a little sin is just as bad as a lot of sin. I want to turn my life back to God. And, today I am taking a vow of celibacy again. I did for a year until I met this man but it was not worth it to break it. I want to be more active in church and read the Bible more. I want to be faithful to the Lord again. Therefore, I am asking for prayers to help me remain celibate until I marry. Thank you~ God bless you all!

 

[tturt]

praying, too.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

thank you!

 

[NOTWHATIWAS]

I will keep you in prayer. Please keep me posted w/praise reports.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

Thank you!

I have a good celibate man who is a Christian brother who is encouraging me.

But, there is a man who is not Christian who thinks I am being stupid for wanting to be celibate. I have to write him and tell him about the Christian way of life.

I don't know how to de-friend on facebook the man I had sex with without causing problems for myself. He knows my phone number and where I live. Thus, I cannot make him mad at me. I am thinking of ignoring him on facebook. He does not write unless I write him. I have to be more careful for I made a mistake in being so open with him. I am learning a lesson that if I am lonely to not to throw myself at a man who just wants sex for kicks on route 66. I made a mistake and don't want to repeat this again if I can help it. He was nice to me I thought but wanted his freedom. What does this mean?
I think it means he wanted a sex buddy without the responsibility. He hates church and the Christian lifestyle. I don't know the reason why I fell for such a man. He is my polar opposite. A biker, has piercings, smoker, drinker, hedonist, atheist, etc. hahahahaa I must have been drunk with stupidity. He wants to take it slowly. Yeah right!

I need healing now. And, I truly want to be with Christ now. Thank you for reading.

God bless!

 

[NOTWHATIWAS]

Thank you!

I have a good celibate man who is a Christian brother who is encouraging me.

But, there is a man who is not Christian who thinks I am being stupid for wanting to be celibate. I have to write him and tell him about the Christian way of life.

I don't know how to de-friend on facebook the man I had sex with without causing problems for myself. He knows my phone number and where I live. Thus, I cannot make him mad at me. I am thinking of ignoring him on facebook. He does not write unless I write him. I have to be more careful for I made a mistake in being so open with him. I am learning a lesson that if I am lonely to not to throw myself at a man who just wants sex for kicks on route 66. I made a mistake and don't want to repeat this again if I can help it. He was nice to me I thought but wanted his freedom. What does this mean?
I think it means he wanted a sex buddy without the responsibility. He hates church and the Christian lifestyle. I don't know the reason why I fell for such a man. He is my polar opposite. A biker, has piercings, smoker, drinker, hedonist, atheist, etc. hahahahaa I must have been drunk with stupidity. He wants to take it slowly. Yeah right!

I need healing now. And, I truly want to be with Christ now. Thank you for reading.

God bless!

"If your hand offends you,cut it off. Better to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven maimed than into perdition whole." Paraphrased-but you get the idea. You may have to change your phone number and anything else you can to make a clean break w/him and recommit to your celibacy. However, pray for him. I will also be praying for you. God bless you and strengthen you during this time. Please post praise reports. I would like to know how things turned out for you.

 

[Winter]

Praying for you.

I think what you're doing is great. Today we live in a culture surrounded by sex. A culture that supports and encourages sex before marriage, and scoffs at those who won't. Stay true to your convictions. Praying the Lord guides you and encourages you.

 

[Stephanie7]

Heavenly Father strengthen her and deliver her from temptation and weakness. Help her to remain firm in her decision to stay celibate until marriage, thank You LORD, Amen

 

[Ash8676]

Praying for you.

 

[rockytopva]

Father I pray blessings on this request and in these relationship affairs in Jesus name I pray. Also taking these needs before God in prayer on the 1:15PM bbnradio.org Family Altar program.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

Report-

Yesterday, the man I had sex with contacted me on facebook again. I chatted with him. I exchanged our daily hellos and talked a bit. He said celibacy is overrated. I said ok. And, I wished him well.

Today, I have not heard from him which is good. I am hoping a slow fade away into the past is the best approach. I don't want him to be angry at me since this does not lead to anything but more problems. He knows where I live and my phone number etc.

I have prayed for him and am trying my best to be cordial to him and firm in my vows. I am not mad at him since our sex was consensual. I am sad that I gave my body to someone who probably thinks sex is like changing underwear. I am not interested in being someone else's underwear for the day anymore. I am much more valuable than this.

I am happy now that I feel stronger about sticking to my vows of being celibate. It would have been easier for me to cut him off completely but not a smart idea since I don't want any repercussions from angering him.

I pray for him and my situation. I am reading the Bible. I am finding support from other Christians. I also thank everybody for your prayers. It is making a difference! Thank you! God bless.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

I am still conversing with this man on facebook. It has been difficult for me. He is nice to me while he is chatting to me. I know the Bible says to flee from sexual immorality. But, he is a person and we don't always talk about sex. I probably won't see him for awhile since he is far away from me. I am trying my best to be cordial to him.

I will do my best to share my faith with him and hope he realizes that I am not interested in being with him anymore.

May God work in my life and his life and change him too.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

Good news!

I am sharing what I do with my time and my faith with this man.

I go to Bible study, read the Bible, talk to my pastor, go to church, etc.

I am thinking he is getting the idea now.

Praise Jesus!

Opportunities to share my faith are rare.

I am happy to be able to share my faith though.

 

[blessedbethyname101]

Well, finally unfriended this man on facebook.

I am not overjoyed but relieved.

He probably could care less anyways.

I don't want to be tempted to sin and decided this is the best for both of us.

I am a sinner at heart and need to avoid temptation.

I am reading the Bible and listening to Christian music to soothe my spirit.

Thank you again for all of your prayers!

It has definitely helped!