I'm sure you saw on the news recently when Ed Young came out with advice for a better marriage--have more sex. Shortly after that, Oprah had a show called Sex 101 where a couple talked about their journey back to intimacy in a book they wrote called 365 Nights (that now has a Bible study accompaniment). There is also a book called Just Do It where a couple turned off the TV for 101 days. Shaunti Feldhahn wrote about what we need to know about men in For Women Only. I went to hear her speak when I was a newlywed and she gave us some "homework." I bet you can guess what it was.Can we really talk about that on a Christian blog? Of course we can! God is the one who created sex for one man and woman in a MARRIAGE relationship. I believe it is one of the best ways to show your husband love. You are taking time out to show him that he is a top priority--over the TV, housework, etc. You are doing something with him that others can't and you are growing your intimacy. Can you really calculate how much good it really does for you, him, your marriage, your kids, your future, etc.? (Here I am, preaching to the choir!)
God, Sex and the Bible also has some good thoughts. Take the 1 Cor. 7:5 Challenge at the Diaper Diaries. Making Home also has some thoughts on Sex in a Christian Marriage and some other interesting topics in her highlights.
(1 Cor 7:3-6) The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. {4} The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. {5} 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 not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. {6} I say this as a concession, not as a command.
*This post is called Naked Thursday as a joke. Sometimes my mom will call and remind me to do something and I tell her I can't because it's Naked Thursday...or Monday...or Saturday. You get the idea!
Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for talking about such a taboo topic! Looks like some good resources.
ReplyDeleteI'm saving myself for marriage and it seems alot of guys today are put off by that. today's society puts alot of empahsis on sexual attraction I'm just looking for romance hopefully one day I will find a guy who will respect my choice
ReplyDeleteYou are so cute! This is fabulous advice! I've made my own share of marital mistakes...and this one....is a big one!
ReplyDeleteJust do it, girls! It really does work!
Always good to be reminded the importance of sex within marriage. We are so blessed to be able to share this special act of love. Its so true. My DH and I are much more connected emotionally and spiritually when we are physically intimate regularly. When we let sex sit on the back burner we can tell in the way we relate to one another. Plus, who doesn't feel better about themselves when they're having sex and are reminded that their spouse is attracted to them? I know it puts a spring in my step! Don't put it off! Have sex! Its good for your health and your marriage relationship!
ReplyDeleteoh my, so great!
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