"The Act of Love"
Marital intimacy is both relational and sexual. As we become
emotionally intimate with our spouse, sex takes on a whole new
dimension--not only the merging of our flesh but the touching of our
souls. The Bible describes this act of love between a husband and a wife
as "knowing":
"And Adam knew his wife; and she conceived..."
This oneness is called bonding, or what
Dr. Desmond Morris identifies as "...the emotional covenant that links a
man and woman together for life...the specialness which sets those two
lover apart from every other person on the face of the earth."
Author Richard Exley describes this blessed oneness as "embryonic to
begin with." That is, it is true in the spirit of our relationship, but
not necessarily of our day-to-day lives. We do not suddenly become "one" because a minister pronounces us husband and wife. It's a process. It
demands time and commitment, not to mention love, understanding, and
hard work.
This is the most demanding endeavor I've ever attempted and I can assure you that it is well worth the effort.
Genesis 2:18, 21-25 "...It is not good for man to be alone..." (I'll let you read the rest.)
Praying for you today...
Chad O
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