Lust vs Love

yes.Love vs. loveThis is one of the most difficult topics our youths are facing today.And the questions that usually pop up is "What's the difference?","What's the big deal if we really like each other?".

I've heard many stories of christian youths,both guys and gals,stumble and fall away from God because they like someone of the opposite sex.I've personally seen people get disconnected totally from church and God because of what they term as love.

I've had people asking me,"I like this girl,how???" and people who know that I have a crush(yes,i like somebody,she's from IGNYTE,not telling who,though) asking me,"how do you keep focused and not let her distract you?"

simple.my solution?i see her not for who she can be or who she can be what i want her to be.I see her as a child of God and i respect and honour her for that.Simple.I go by this principle:To think is only human.To restrict is only holy

There's nothing wrong in liking someone.It's only about what you do with it that God looks at. Matthew5:28 "But i tell you that if anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." It's about what you do about that infatuation that counts.I know it's tough,sometimes i go overboard too,but before i allow myself to be soaked up in my thoughts,i close my eyes and pray and break the thoughts immediately.And breakthroughs have been happening since.And i thank God for that.

I thank God for the many friends and leaders that God has placed in my life,people who help me keep check of my actions and thoughts,people who encourage me,people who admonish me in love,people who leave footprints in my life.Wonderful people.

For those of you who are having problems regarding this issue,i suggest that you find people to talk to about it.It's better to walk and talk through.Only when you are accountable to someone and help yourself can breakthroughs take place.Prayers are wonderful weapons,and i encourage you to take up your sword of the Spirit and shield of faith(Eph6) and guard your heart at all times.Watch your actions and your thoughts.The devil can attack you anytime with distractions and thoughts and you never know when you are going to need them.Stand guard at all times,soldiers!

1Tim4:12 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,but set an example for the believers in speech,in life,in love,in faith and in purity." If as believers we declare ourselves as the bridge between God and the non-believers,how then can we not set Godly examples.we are the only Jesus they'll ever see.

1.In speech.Our tongue is a powerful tool.James3:5"Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body,but it makes great boasts.Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." When we are with our friends and talking about the opposite sex,do we edify them or do we speak of them as tools?Do we speak of them as children of God or do we speak of them as unworthy?How we speak can affect the people around us.If they hear us insulting other people,what would they think??People let's guard our tongues.

2.In life.How do you react to your circumstances?what do you do when you start thinking unholy thoughts?continue or stop and pray?you are watched by many people.And especially if you are a leader,your subordinates are looking at you and your actions can go two ways.Edify or stumble.

3.In love.How holy is your love?pre-marital sex?How far would you go in a relationship?Many people think it's difficult to constraint yourself when the feeling's there.Rubbish.It's simple to control.Just ask yourself.What would Jesus have done?How far would Jesus have gone?Ask yourself these questions.Open your ears to the Holy Spirit and i promise you,you'll see wonders in your relationship.

4.In faith.When you encounter opposition what do you do?Stop,listen,decide and go?or chiong blindly?Do you listen to the Holy Spirit,to your parents,to the people God has placed in your life?I want to encourage you to stop and listen,before making a decision,because all of us have blind-spots,which only the people around us can see.

5.In purity.How far would you go in your relationship?

sorry for the long post,but i just wanted to post about this.and i couldn't stop writing.i know it's difficult to comprehend what i've written in this long post in the short amount of time.but just remember this:Whatever you do,do it for the glory of God,do things that honour Him and are pleasing to Him. Galations6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good,for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."


This is my desire
To honour You
Lord with all my heart
I worship You

All I have within me
I give You praise
All that I adore is in You

Lord I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Every breath that I take
Every moment I'm awake
Lord have Your way in me

And I'll Live
And I'll live for You