Love Meets Sexual Needs
Something we hear so often from people is, "The Bible was written thousands of years ago. It's not relevant!" Of course, I would beg to differ. In fact, the Bible is so relevant that it even gives helpful instructions on how to have a great sex life!
Besides when not to have sex and who not to have sex with, God gives some pretty incredible insight into enriching your marriage with a healthy level of intimacy. The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write to the Corinthian Church, "The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the hsuband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will tempt you because of your lack of self-control." (1 Cor 7:4-5)
Within marriage, there is a temptation to use sexual intimacy as a tool of manipulation. Once married, you are called to meet your spouse's needs in every way. Of course, that doesn't mean to submit to abuse.
Perhaps your mate wants sexual intimacy more frequently than you desire it. Perhaps you're holding out because of issues with which you're dealing, like tiredness, distractions or the old headache that always seems to pop up around bedtime. Just as every person was created uniquely by God, each of us have different sex drives. As partners in marriage, your responsibility is to find somewhere in the middle and agree to it.
Choose to communicate openly and freely about the sexual relationship you have with your spouse. Discuss your needs and desires. Communicate in a loving way with meeting each other's needs as the objective.
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