Sex is a great thing! This statement is one you probably don't see much of in christian articles. The truth is though sex was designed by God, for us. One problem is after sin entered the picture it turned into something not so good outside of marriage. Most of us know this and know sex apart from marriage is wrong, but it doesn't mean it's the end of you if you fall.
Before I go any further, know that sometimes I write sporadically and will have thoughts going everywhere. It may be strange but I'll get my point across. Anyways...
Some of you out there may have huge regrets from past relationships. Many of you may even feel that you are worthless now and that no one would ever want you or would want to marry you. There's something to be said about what happens to someone who falls into premarital sex. It does destroy like all sin and it leaves gaping holes where the real thing should be. But this doesn't mean that you are finished and it surely doesn't mean you will be alone for the rest of your life.
Reasons...
The reason I'm writing this post is to encourage you and hopefully, will change your aspect on this. This post isn't just for Christians either. If you aren't and you are reading this then take hope in the truth that God loves you. No matter who you are, you can start anew with Christ.
Sin is something that we all deal with. That is apart of all our lives. Choosing to do this or do that or don't do this or don't do that. Life is about choices and that goes for sin too. Sex isn't the only thing that sin has mangled. Premarital sex to be exact.
Sure premarital sex damages but it doesn't mean you are doomed. That relationship that ends, that person that leaves. It hurts and it leaves with you hopes and wishes filled with sadness and regrets. But there's hope.
A clean slate
Watching the news the other night and seeing clips of the VMA's saddens me to no end. I really do hurt for the people I see that disgrace themselves with acts that they think is just some act that will interest people. The fact is, no matter what you are struggling with or have struggled with in the past, Christ can wipe it clean. Like taking a eraser to a piece of paper. You can start new. Making the conscious choice to live differently than you did before.
And forgive yourself! That is one of the hardest choices to make too. It doesn't come easy. But once you do it will change your life. Like walking out of a dark cave into sunlight. Forgetting is even harder and to be honest, you won't. Every past mistake I've made I can remember. I'll never forget them. Maybe that's a good thing or maybe that's part of the punishment of sin. Never forgetting. It's a difficult thing to live with and some people just can't handle it. But forgiveness is what we surely can give, even to ourselves.
I hope this encouraged you even if it was minuscule. I always like feedback too so don't be shy about leaving a comment.
