One Flesh

Isn't it a mystery how two people can become one flesh! I'm still amazed by that concept of God's design. Although we've been married for only 11 years this merging of the two really does happen and the more we yield to God and each other the more this Divine Design is realized in our marriages.

Today I want to talk about one aspect of the One Flesh relationship intimacy.
I know in the world today a lot of women are working outside the home and when I was out there the last thing I wanted to do when I got home is enjoy this special time with my mate. I wanted to see my husband and kids, eat and go to bed without any extra activities...until the LORD convicted me of that. He started showing me and telling how important it is to have that time as a couple. In marriage lies the deepest bonding and intimacy possible in a human relationship.

We've all read this Scripture before right?
"Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does." 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

I know a lot of us are into so much throughout the day that when we come home we're done, but we still have to honor God's Word. One thing that will help my brothers is that you start romancing your wives as soon as you both wake up. As women we really like flowers. We just bloom when our husbands water us with kind and pleasing words of appreciation, affection and encouragement. Wives our men are blessed when we do the same and if you aren't a real good communicator just yet..men are visual, enough said. God wants us to really understand how important this area is and to yield ourselves one to another. A local Pastor had a Marriage Conference he had the 2x2x2 plan. Intimacy 2 times a week, Vacations 2x a year, and extended weekends just for the husband and wife 2x a month. I like that plan!

How can we accomplish this in a world where we are constantly being bombarded with me, myself and I? By having a sacrificial servant spirit that wants to serve the other person in every way possible instead of just wanting only to be served. One flesh..that's who we are, and that's an area that we all can serve our mates better in....

Have a great week ahead Visitors, FB & Tweet couples and make each moment you have with your spouse special!

Prayer for Everyone
Humbled Brothers & Passionate Sisters

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God Bless Your Marriage & Family
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