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Intimacy: A Gift from God

In the Word

How much more pleasing is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than any spice! (Song of Songs 4:10b).

Of the Word

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth β€”Β for your love is more delightful than wine. … Take me away with you β€” let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his chambers (Song of Songs 1:2, 4). And so begins one of the most passionate books ever written, the Song of Songs.

Reading this Old Testament book helps one realize that God is the creator of sexual intimacy, and it is good! The language of the book reflects a different time and culture, but the concepts are timeless.

Sexual intimacy is the indescribable physical expression of love between a husband and wife that properly occurs within the context of trust, vulnerability, and gentleness. When any of these are lacking, the sexual relationship, as well as the whole relationship, suffers. Fostering this intimacy takes communication on verbal, emotional, and physical levels. Share with your spouse what you enjoy and what you don't enjoy. Discuss what brings you closer together. Rejoice in this special gift of God.

Walking with my Lord

Dear Creator of all that is good, thank You for the gift of sexual intimacy. Help us to care for one another on this level to deepen our love for each other. In Jesus' name. Amen.


Mustard Seed:Β With this Ring. Authors: Rev. Wes and Deaconess Sonja Baumeister. 10/28 Β©2008 Lutheran Women's Missionary League,Β 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright Β© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved worldwide.

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