True Love Does Wait

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True Love Does Wait

Abstinence is not a word you hear very often, especially in my generation. However, it is a term used, taught and practiced in the Christian church. This does not mean if you are a Christian or belong to a Christian church you automatically follow the teaching of abstinence. It is still a decision one would have to make. Many Christian influences contribute to making and keeping this decision; however, the greatest one to me was the song “Wait for Me” by Rebecca St. James.

I was first introduced to the idea of abstinence when I was in the sixth grade. The youth pastor at my church brought a new program into our youth group; it was called “True Love Waits.” Some people might think the sixth grade is a little young to begin talking about sex, but they must realize by that time most preteens have already had a year or two of sex education. This new program was a mix between sex ed and God’s plan for our lives. We discussed the reasons why you shouldn’t have sex before marriage both in the physical and spiritual sense, and why God desires this plan for our lives.

The youth who decided to go through this new program ranged in ages from 11 to 18; and attended classes once a week for three weeks. Once the program was over, the youth group held a Commitment Service on Valentine’s Day. The youth who participated made the commitment official by signing a card and receiving a ring to wear which symbolizes the commitment;”True Loves Waits.” The commitment read as follows;

“Believing that True Love Waits, I make a commitment to God, myself, my family, my future mate, and my future children to be sexually abstinent from this day until the day I enter a biblical marriage relationship.”

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...world facing the same challenges, and making the same life altering commitment. I also had never thought about the fact Rebecca had made the same commitment and this song was her encouragement. This song was my ring and my strength when ever I needed courage to stand strong I just thought of the song and the millions of other teens who are facing the same challenges.

Over the past year or so I have realized just how much I want to wait until I marry and how the decision affects my relationship with God. But, still today this song keeps me in check even though I do not need it anymore. It reminds me of what I went through and just how much I want to keep the promise I made to my future wife, kids, to myself and God. I no longer need to depend on “Wait for Me” because I have found the power to keep strong in my decision though Christ and through self discipline.

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