The # 1 Intimacy In MARRIAGE - Psalm 27:1-6 - How would you rate your spiritual relationship with your spouse?

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The # 1 Intimacy In MARRIAGE - Psalm 27:1-6 -

How would you rate your spiritual relationship with your spouse?

The # 1 Intimacy in Marriage is Spiritual Intimacy

Why Is Spiritual Intimacy Important? Adam and Eve (Genesis 2,3)… Jeremiah 2:2,3 - Israel loved God but threw it away for another relationship (v.12,13,32,33)… God had Hosea marry Gomer (Hosea 1,3)God had Hosea marry Gomer (Hosea 1,3)

Why Is Spiritual Intimacy Important? Unacceptable “adulterous” relationship (Mk 8:38) Ephesians 5:22-33Ephesians 5:22-33

Why Is Spiritual Intimacy Important? Marriage first and foremost is a spiritual relationship (Amos 3:3)Marriage first and foremost is a spiritual relationship (Amos 3:3) How close are you spiritually as a couple?How close are you spiritually as a couple?

Why Is Spiritual Intimacy Important? “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it” (Psalm 127:1)“Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it” (Psalm 127:1) Instead of saying, “I want to have a happy marriage!”, say, “I want to have a holy marriage! ”…

Wife Husband

Wife Husband God Building a strong marriage by working to be closer to God and your mate!

Wife Husband God Building a strong marriage by working to be closer to God and your mate!

Wife Husband God Building a strong marriage by working to be closer to God and your mate!

Wife Husband God “with purpose of heart, they would cleave unto the Lord (Acts 11:23) Building a strong marriage by working to be closer to God and your mate!

Why Spiritual Intimacy Does Not Exist? Spiritual intimacy is “uncomfortable”Spiritual intimacy is “uncomfortable” Experiencing conflicts in many areas…Experiencing conflicts in many areas… Lack a firm foundation of marital commitment (Matthew 7:24-27)Lack a firm foundation of marital commitment (Matthew 7:24-27)

Why Spiritual Intimacy Does Not Exist? No boundaries for guarding your marriage…No boundaries for guarding your marriage… No time for spiritual things...No time for spiritual things... Fear honesty and openness (James 5:16)…Fear honesty and openness (James 5:16)…

Why Spiritual Intimacy Does Not Exist? Ashamed or embarrassed…Ashamed or embarrassed… You believe your spouse is “not interested in spiritual matters.”You believe your spouse is “not interested in spiritual matters.” You are in sin…You are in sin…

Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage Begins When……? You and your spouse turn to God togetherYou and your spouse turn to God together Become a God-centered spouse, not spouse-centered spouseBecome a God-centered spouse, not spouse-centered spouse Talk About It…Talk About It…

Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage Begins When……? Pray together…Pray together… Have a devotion together…Have a devotion together… Serve God together (EX: Aquila and Priscilla – Acts 18:1-3, 18,26; Romans 16:3,4)Serve God together (EX: Aquila and Priscilla – Acts 18:1-3, 18,26; Romans 16:3,4)

Spiritual intimacy removes pride, ego, isolation, and deception…Spiritual intimacy removes pride, ego, isolation, and deception… It creates attachment, intimacy, ONENESS, emotional and physical connection, trust, honesty, closeness, peace, safety, mercy, love, joy, and hope…It creates attachment, intimacy, ONENESS, emotional and physical connection, trust, honesty, closeness, peace, safety, mercy, love, joy, and hope…

Spiritual intimacy in marriage is discovering what God wants you to be for your mate and your spouse discovering how he/she can help you please God…Spiritual intimacy in marriage is discovering what God wants you to be for your mate and your spouse discovering how he/she can help you please God…

How to be Spiritually Intimate?? Find the Time – determine it Find the Place Find the Subject – what to read, study – devotional Once you begin, do not stop

Fall in love with God, so you can fall in love with your spouse

Wife Husband God Building a strong marriage by working to be closer to God and your mate!

How to be Spiritually Intimate?? Devotional time of the week Greatest joy of the week Greatest struggle of the week Affirmation to your mate A wish or hope A Bible verse posted Prayer Demonstrate a “fruit of the Spirit”