Wednesday, October 17, 2012

FLEE!!!!!

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 NIV
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.



The scriptures are clear, FLEE from committing sin against yourself. This command is a hard one because most of us have put ourselves in a position where we aren't virgins any more so it's extremely hard to FLEE from sex. I know. I have been FREE from sexual sin for almost 2 years, one and a half months until I celebrate my 2 year Celi-Versary! :~)

I can say that it hasn't been extremely easy, nor has it been an intense daily struggle for me....but there has been some intense moments where my flesh desired sex, however, my flesh is in subjection to the Spirit of the Lord. I am equipped with tools, and I used the tools that are in me by the Holy Spirit to resist temptation. Some of you may say, "but Ximena, it's easier said than done" BUT you can do ALL things through Christ that strengthens you, (Phillipians 4:13) so you too, can be FREE!

God is faithful, and in every situation there are ways of escape...


1 Corinthians 10:13(NIV)
 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 a way out so that you can endure it.

Take that exit route next time. Cut it out before you get to the point of no return. If that means that you don't hang out with your boo after a certain time or if you refrain from being touchy feely...even if you have to stop "cuddling" for you to remain holy, that may be what you should do. Be holy for God is holy (1 Peter 1:16). When you make up in your mind that you will serve God, with your whole heart, your soul, your life, and your body, putting your focus more on God than on your "boo thang", then it will begin to get easier to make the choice to FLEE in the moments that lead to sex. If you are spending time with the Holy Spirit that power that god placed in you will work for you and you will have the power of God to over take your fleshly desires. Be led of the Spirit and let Him give you the things to avoid so you don't place yourself in the way of temptation.Put your trust in God. he can truly Deliver you if you REALLY want Him to. He delivered me. Just give Him your life...your ALL! Watch things change!

It's not that we won't be tempted, because even Jesus was tempted. It's hard sometimes. I know. I live it. But my love for God and obedience to His commands helps me to put my flesh in check.


James 1:12 (KJV)
 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.


Greater is HE that is within you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Give Christ your life, your heart, mind and BODY...serve Him with it ALL! You can do it!!! :~)

Meditate on this Scripture:


Hebrews 4:15-16 (NIV)
15 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.

Be FREE from Sexual Sin!!! Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments, we can definitely help each other in this walk!

If you don't have Christ as your Savior, Read this...


Romans 10:9
New International Version (NIV)
 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.


I love you, but God loves you MORE!!!

~Ximena <3

4 comments:

  1. It feels so good to be free from sexual sin!! Yees! Its not easy BUT with God IT IS possible.. besides a lot of things are not easy in life but we manage. I thank God for you posting this Mena! I choose God over man ANYDAY. Amen.

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  2. Amen, LaToya! It is so possible to be conquerors of sexual sin because we are living witnesses. My prayer is that this post will encourage at one person to come out of their sin and let God less their life! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!

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  3. I can relate to this blog and completely agree. I to have been celebate for a few yrs now and while its hard...I know that God will bless me with exactly what he has for me. Ppl have often said," o' that won't work" or asked "how I do it?", but when I see the way God has worked in other areas of my life when I was obediant to his word...I just keep on moving forward. Thanks for the scriptures & motivation MiMi! Erica

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    1. Amen Erica! It is something that is completely attainable. The world's view of this subject makes sexual immorality normal, and abstinence completely ridiculous which is really sad. Congratulations to you on your vow of celibacy! This is something to certainly be celebrated! Thank you for reading and commenting! :~)

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