Second Chances

Maybe you have been or are currently participating in sexual activity. It is not too late to make a fresh start. God is a God of forgiveness (1 John 1:9; John 8:1-11). He also gives us power and grace to live a pure life. (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12) He has made a way for us to be washed clean and to start fresh.

A Fresh Start

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE to make a fresh start! Maybe, you have already had sex, or you have engaged in other forms of sexual arousal or gratification and feel like giving in has spoiled your chances. Many people realize they weren’t ready for sex and choose to start over. Starting now, you can make healthy choices and decide to stop sexual activity. It’s not easy to stop, but with God’s help and self-control, it can be a reality. Deciding to start over is the hardest part. Reclaim your sexual integrity. “Renewed abstinence” means that you care enough about yourself and your future to save sex for the right person at the right time- marriage. Your decision to choose to wait for marriage shows others that you value the gift of yourself.
This commitment may include:

• Communicating your standards and commitment to your friends
• Avoiding compromising situations.
• Finding non-sexual ways to show you care.
• Not judging your future by your past—NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE DONE, you can make a change and find forgiveness!

Take a Stand!

Let your character and your decisions speak out loud. Your character is who you are when you're by yourself (when no one's looking or judging you). Make a decision to take charge of YOUR life and let those decisions shape who you are. It doesn't matter whether you are a virgin trying to stand your ground or a secondary virgin who is making good, healthy decisions to say, "no, not me, not now." Make plans for your future and tell a good, trusted friend or mentor. The decisions you make now will affect your life forever...choose to have sexual integrity.