Surrendered Sexuality Quotes

“Passages to Study: Read John 4:1–26. How did this woman possibly have her sexual brokenness “walled off” from her pursuit of God? How did Jesus invite her to tear down that wall? What happened as a result? Read Psalm 139. How does this psalm challenge your assumption that you can separate your sexuality from God’s knowledge or presence? What specific verses in this psalm encourage you to invite and acknowledge God’s presence in the most intimate spaces of your life? Read Romans 11:33–12:2. Paraphrase what this passage means to you personally. Questions for personal reflection and discussion: 1. “Sexuality is never a neutral issue in your relationship with God.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? 2. Why is it a problem to ignore sexual issues, questions, and struggles? 3. How would you describe the difference between surrendering and trying harder? 4. How would you describe the extent to which you have surrendered your sexuality to the Lord? 5. Why do you think Christians tend to “compartmentalize” their sexuality rather than surrendering it to God? 6. Why is knowing Jesus so important to your journey of surrender?”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“Your greatest problem is not your sexual temptations, your desires, or your wounds. Your greatest problem is that you don’t believe the foundational truth of what God says about you. You might be able to tell your neighbor with great conviction, “God loves you! He forgives you!” But you can’t quite believe that enough to stake your own life on that truth.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“We don’t know who we are until we know whose we are. Human beings were made to attach, to belong, and to bond. God created us to be in families, to have committed and significant relationships, and to feel like we belong. Unfortunately, we live in a digital and mobile world in which the intimacy and belonging we so long for are sabotaged.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“We don’t have a sex problem. We have an intimacy problem.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“Sex is never just about sex.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“As Christians, we need to understand that sexuality is not primarily a cultural problem. It is a very personal spiritual terrain that plays out against the backdrop of culture.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“Typically, we think of sexuality as the same thing as sex. Sexuality is the aspect of our humanity that causes us to desire intimate connections with others. It means far more than the act of sex. This includes our gender, physiological bodies, and psychological experiences. So as we look at surrendering our sexuality, we will be addressing much more than sexual behavior.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything

“As a Christian, surrender isn’t ultimately about what we let go of, but about how much of God we are ready to embrace.”
― Juli Slattery, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything