Spiritual Prostitution

     We were created for fellowship with God, sin is what breaks fellowship, but through the work of the cross fellowship has been restored through the forgiveness of sin.  In Christ there is now no separation between us and the Father.  We have continual fellowship and partake in all Heavenly Blessings. Spiritual Prostitution is when we have experienced the goodness of God yet give ourself over to lesser things.  

     When my wife first came into my life all I wanted to do was be with her, we would spend hours and hours together just talking. With time I have taken her for granted, not being as affectionate, just going through the motions of marriage, being easily distracted with the cares of life, and giving my attention more to electronic devices, like cell phones, computers, television, video games, etc.

     My relationship with my wife reflects the relationship I have with God.  The relationship I once had where I would spend hours in prayer and bible study has declined.  Not that I am blatantly in sin, but I am distant.  I can say I have lost my first love.  The passion has dwindled.  I go through the motions and outwardly everything looks fine, but inwardly I know things are not the same.  I get so easily distracted I give myself over to lesser things.  

     In the new covenant God judges the state of the heart not just our actions.  He through the Holy Spirit now works within us.  It is hard to admit that I have committed Spiritual Prostitution but it is necessary if I want what I once had restored.  I do not want to be luke warm, I want to be on fire for God.  So as the letters to the churches in Revelations state I must repent.

    When my relationship with God is what it should be everything else follows.  When I abide in Him I bear His fruit.  His character is seen, and every relationship, especially with my wife will be for the better.   In Christ I love my wife as Christ loves the church, I give myself fully to her.  

     So I repent right now for being lukewarm for committing Spiritual Prostitution!  Taking for granted the blessings I have in Christ.  Not being a good steward of what He has given me.  I choose to return to my first love, let the fire of God be ignited within me.  May every relationship I now have reflect the relationship I have with you God, in Jesus Name.

Biblical Reference:  Leviticus 20, Gen. 5:23-24, 1 John 1:7, Ezek. 23:30, Hosea 1:2, Col. 3:2, Prov. 5:18, 1 Cor. 7:3-4, 1 Cor. 7:33, Eph. 5:23-30, John 15, Rev. 3:15-23, Rev. 2:21