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Yes, it is good to live a celibate life. -1 Corinthians 7:1 (NLT)
CELIBATE LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When I accepted Jesus as my Savior
I was called to live a life that is pure
The world offers much distraction
It is full of challenges and temptations.
As believers, we are encouraged to celibacy
It leads to a life focused on God Almighty
When you give priority to Jesus Christ
You can defeat the enemy in this life.
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There was a decade in my life that I chose to be a celibate so I can focus on God. That was the time that I was raising my only child alone. I chose to separate from the father of my son to get my life straightened out. I vowed to God that he will be the center of my life and that I will only serve him. It was a difficult period in my life but God made it an easy transition. I conversed with God daily and received him in communion regularly. My day wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t have moments spent with him. My life became peaceful despite all the challenges and trials that came my way. He poured out so much blessings in my life. It was the most prolific period in my life. The bible tells us the benefit of having a celibate life. It gives us a chance to be pure for Christ.
PRAYER
Lord, grant me purity in this life.
REFLECTION
How can married life distract one from focusing on God?
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