Day 5: Purity in a Sensual World
MAIN SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 5:18-19 (NLT) 18 Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. 19 She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.
DEVOTIONAL:
In today's world, it is almost impossible to escape the bombardment of sensuality and sexual imagery. From television to the internet, movies to advertisements, sexual content is widespread, often leading many astray.
However, God's design for sex is sacred, pure, and confined within the bounds of marriage. The scripture from Proverbs reminds us that sexual intimacy is a blessing meant to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage. It is a gift from God, designed to strengthen the bond between husband and wife.
Practical Steps to Uphold Purity:
· Guard Your Heart: Be mindful of the content you consume and the conversations you engage in. Try to keep your thoughts and actions pure.
· Seek Accountability: Having a trusted friend or mentor to confide in can help you stay on the path of purity.
· Immerse in the Word: Regularly reading and meditating on scriptures can fortify your mind and spirit against temptations.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of sexual intimacy that You have designed for marriage. Help us to honour and cherish this gift, keeping our hearts and minds pure in a world that often seeks to lead us astray. Strengthen us to uphold Your design for sex and to celebrate it within the boundaries You have set. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.