December, 8 2002

Dear Heavenly Father,

It’s been a while since I’ve gotten really close to you for your comfort and guidance. That is precisely what I am doing now.

During this time together, please protect me from distractions and provide your Spirit to be with me to strengthen our relationship, as well as to help me to know the things to be discussed.

Heavenly Father, nothing that I bring to you tonight will be new to you. You know all and see all, because of that, this correspondence is for the development of our relationship which has recently been lacking.

Tyson suggested that I speak with you concerning a plan. I like that idea and now ask for your assistance in the production of this plan that I might accomplish a couple different things.

My goals are the following:

1. Grow closer to you and to your chosen church.

2. Be a guide and support to your children.

3. Follow your guidance for my life.

4. Become the very best Cody Bennett that you can mould.

5. Break the bonds of Satan which have previously plagued me.

Tyson also indicated that I could create a plan whereby I could keep up my end, and you would bless me with certain things that I might be able to overcome the challenges that pursue me.

From my understanding, my largest problem currently is the inappropriate relations that I have had with women. I believe this issue has long been developing, so I am thankful for your support in the breaking of this habit.

Pornography has been an issue. Being alone with women has been a problem. Getting physical with girls has been an ongoing curse.

Father, I know that the things I have experienced thus far are all great things inside certain bounds. I have violated those bounds. I am now here to set them straight.

Here are the things that I am going to do to receive your protection and blessings. I ask that you quicken my heart and mind to hear the promptings that you have for me.

Things I will do:

1. Daily scripture reading and study.
   1. Study on the sanctity of marriage.
   2. Study about Temples and Temple Marriage.
   3. Study about the atonement.
   4. Study the Miracle of Forgiveness.
2. Daily Personal Prayer
   1. Morning (after waking, before work)

i. Ask for your blessings throughout the upcoming day.

ii. Ask for strength.

iii. Admiration of You.

2. 2. During the day

i. Checking in

ii. Asking for help with specific issues

iii. Showing my love to you.

2. 3. Before bed

i. Give thanks for all of the blessings throughout the day.

ii. Ask for blessings for others

iii. Ask for blessings during sleep.

2. 4. Prayer before eating.
3. Sexual purity.
   1. Abstain from pornography.
   2. Abstain from masturbation.
   3. No passionate kissing.
   4. No laying together

i. Never on top of one another. (next to one another appropriate if adhering to other clauses)

ii. Sitting together while watching a movie or reading is alright.

3. 5. No touching another’s body inappropriately with or without clothing.
   6. Avoid conversation or activities that arouse sexual feelings

i. No teasing, joking, or playing around with that subject.

3. 7. Environment monitoring

i. Talk about the concerns with involved party. (ask for help with changing situation)

ii. Physically leave the situation.

These things could be considered challenging, and they certainly would be if I weren’t to have your help in this process. I know that you love me, and as my Father, you will look out for me, protect me when necessary, and constantly be concerned for me.

By following these things, the blessings that I will receive in return:

1. Your spirit to be with me.
   1. I will be able to notice it more quickly
2. A change within my own heart.
   1. Willing to follow the promptings of the Spirit.
3. Relationships will flourish.
   1. Friendships will become closer
   2. People will feel more willing to come to me with their challenges
4. Strength when near temptation.
   1. Ability to move from the situation.
   2. Ability to rectify/fix the environment.
5. Protection from temptation.
6. Opportunities to Minister to others.
   1. Helen
   2. Eric
   3. Others
7. Blessings of clarity of thought.
8. Able to better schedule my time
9. More organized

i. In study

ii. In work

iii. In home

10. Discipline to do Your Will, even when inconvenient.

Heavenly Father, I know that you are interested in my welfare, and I know that you will be available to me anytime to have your spirit to be with me for comfort and protection. All I must do is ask for it.

I pray now that you will provide that Mantle of Protection for me. In your word you say, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” Please provide the strength in character and integrity that will lead me to your chosen few.

I love you very much.

Thank you for your support, protection, and guidance in this rough time in my life.

In Your Son’s Name, Amen.