Choosing to obey God and letting go of sin will set us free.  I am constantly reminded that God did not just save me from hell but also from myself and my destructive ways.  As mentioned in the previous post, there are some steps to take when trying to cut sin out of our lives.  I’ve learned that coming before God and asking forgiveness is only the first step.  God often works through people around us, and ending sinful habits also requires accountability.

Both Jay and I have accountability partners.  I have given my accountability partner a list of  questions that she asks me on a regular basis, and she gave me a list as well.  These aren’t just surface level questions like “how was your day today?” but questions that are deep and address the real issues we are dealing with.  The Bible tells us to confess our sins to each other so that we can be healed.  God designed us to live in community and to help each other. That’s the beauty of the church. If you don’t have an accountability partner, look for someone who is SAFE.  Some characteristics would be:

1. Someone you can trust
2. Someone who is on the same page spiritually as you are.  For those of you who are younger, a mentor (a godly woman who is older than you that you look up to) might be a better option.
3. Someone who is committed for praying for you and will not judge you for what you tell them.
4. Someone who is the same gender as you.

When you do find an accountability partner that you can trust, these are examples of questions that you can get them to ask you.  Create your own list and choose 4 or 5 to be held accountable for.

Did you stay pure with your boyfriend this week?  If not, how far did you go?  What have you watched this week?  What have you listened to this week? What have you read this week?  Did you gossip about anyone?  Did you masturbate?  Have you consistently read the Bible every day this week?  What lies of satan have you believed and what are you doing to live in the truth? Are you over-eating or under-eating? Did you dress in a way that would get guys to look at you?

I hope this encourages you to start living in the freedom that Christ purchased for us on the Cross.  Be blessed this week ladies!

Michelle