praying effectively: Keep Sex Pure (Deut., Lev.)

(Leviticus 18:6) (and 7-17)  ‘None of you shall approach any blood relative of his to uncover nakedness; I am the Lord...

(Leviticus 18:23)  ...you shall not have intercourse with any animal to be defiled with it, nor shall any woman stand before an animal to mate with it; it is a perversion.

(Deuteronomy 27:21)  ‘Cursed is he who lies with any animal.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

(Leviticus 18:22)  You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.

(Deuteronomy 22:5)  “A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.

Reminder:  "praying effectively" involves knowing God's will.  When we pray in His will (in His name), He may choose to not answer those prayers in the time period that we would like, or HOW we would like - but He will answer those prayers!

It is God's will:
- that we do not have incestuous relationships (Lv.18:6-17)
- that we do not have sex with animals (Dt.27:21, Lv.18:23)
- that we do not have sex with the same sex (Lv.18:22)
- that we accept and be content with how God created us (Dt.22:5)

Today's prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus, keep us from temptation!  Protect us from confusion!  Help us keep our relationships pure!

Thank You for the gift of sex, which not only has a practical purpose, but You meant it to be enjoyable between a husband and a wife only.  Bless our marital relationship in order to keep us growing closer to each other.

Bless all the single people in our churches to find fulfillment, contentment and steadfastness in You.  Keep them pure and strong, knowing that Your commandments are not meant to deny us in any way, but are there to protect us.

Your desire and Your will is that we do have the best sexual experiences ever!  This is why You have given us these commandments!  You created us and know us better than we know ourselves!

You created us and - and - YOU do not make mistakes - - - but help us realize that we are born with a sinful nature - and - WE make mistakes.  And so many people suffer with sexual confusion and dysfunctions because they have been molested or raped.  Help them find deliverance through Your forgiveness and through Your healing power, strength and love.

And Lord!  Help all fellow believers love everyone with a pure and sincere heart!!!  Give us wisdom and insight in order to help us show Your love and guidance to those who are struggling.  Amen.