I need to control myself.

Dear God,

I love you and I want to follow your way. I know that one value that you virgin Mother is trying to uphold is purity. I want to be able to control myself from having sex with my boyfriend not just because I will upset you, but because I’m afraid of its effect on our relationship. I can’t talk to anyone about this because my friends are conservative and I know they won’t look at me the same way again. It is frustrating that my own best friend cannot accept me. It’s really sad because I accept my best friend for who he/she really is. Please guide me, Lord. It has been controlling my mind for almost a month now. Please give me more understanding friends.

Amen.