“For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor” (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4)
The particularity of your struggle may differ, but the goal is the same, that you are in Jesus and that He is in you. The Lord has come so that you may be sanctified in Him. The Lord has come that You may have life and have it abundantly. Come then into the life of sanctification and no longer give yourself away to things that are less important. Live as one who is chaste in the Lord and loving Him above all things.
Lord, You know where I break the law and do not do these things that You ask. Help me, O Lord, so that I may be guided by You and know Your eternal goodness. Let me not fall into the temptation of this world but be transformed in and through You. Lead me now and always in this direction. Show me the path that I must follow. Open my eyes to know the difference with what is being spoken here.
Lord Jesus, I know I need salvation and that You are the Savior. Help my timidity and unbelief so that I see more clearly each day what is needed to build on this relationship which You have established. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth. You are the way of truth, for you are Truth. Lead me now and always in the way You know I need to go and help me always to follow. Amen.
