Why Wait?
Why do I desire to inspire people to wait until marriage to have sex? I wish I could tell you there was only one reason. I do not wish to patronize you with some soapbox answer, nor do I wish to bore you with some diatribe connected to spirituality, sociology, or politics. I do however feel that as much as America is bent on its “right to choose,” I really don’t think it’s being given a choice at all. With its lack of role models and ignorance to the importance of individuality, young people today are not acting as much as they are reacting to the influence of their peers and movies, instead of their history and mentors.
What we surround ourselves with is a reflection of what we value and what we will inevitably become. We have a saying in our high school programs: “Show me your friends, we’ll show you your future.” My contention is that people either add to you or they subtract from you. They are either a wind supporting your proverbial wings or they are a cinder block to your dingy. Ideally, what we all need is some one we can glean from. And what can we glean if not wisdom?
Ask yourself: “Am I worth waiting for?” I am. I’m not going to lie. It’s not been an easy road waiting until marriage to have sex. I’m not a speaker because I want to share with you how challenging it is. I endeavor to share with you that it’s POSSIBLE. I’m living proof. I travel the country because I love the hearts and innocence of young people crying out for direction. I am amazed at how many teens have no goals. The ones that do, lack direction, but mostly lack a PLAN. If you set your sights on your dreams and how you will get there, you will have a sensation of self worth that you cannot derive from sex. The bottom line is: When you know what you’re worth, you know you’re worth waiting for.
–AP