Unfulfilled desire and passion may be one of the most challenging aspects of being single. There are unfulfilled physical needs that leave us wanting more intimacy in our relationships. The world tells us that promiscuity is the right way to have a relationship with the opposite sex. God’s Word speaks about godly guidelines and boundaries in romantic relationships where He asks us to save sex for our spouse. So the question is, will you go your own way or God’s way when it comes to issues of purity? This post may help you choose God’s way.

"The Value of Purity" by Dr. James Dobson

Pray
Father, it is hard to live morally in this world. Harder still to live with the value of purity as a single person. I know this is Your perfect desire for me, so I ask You to work through me to make it possible to honor You with my body and to save sex for when I’m married.

Reflect
Do I justify sexual intimacy in my relationships because “everyone is doing it?”

Respond
It is never too late to begin to live a sexually pure life. Ask God to forgive any promiscuity in your life. Then start today, in your current or future relationships, to honor God by saving sexual intimacy for marriage.

A commitment to sexual purity has to begin with a commitment between you and God. Then it should be an agreement between you and the person you are dating. This way, you can rely on God for help when passions are running high. If you aren’t in a relationship, you can rely on Jesus to fulfill your longings with His presence, His peace, and His purpose, as the next post explains.