Let’s Get Physical (Day 32 Dare)

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February 7th, 2010 RSS FEED Leave a comment Go to comments

Okay…to ensure I don’t get unwanted spam, spiders, bots and all those other creepy, crawly things that inhabit the web, I’m changing the primary word in today’s K-LOVE Love Dare Day 32 challenge and not offering much commentary. You’ll understand more as you read through today’s challenge.

Some people think the Bible has nothing good to say about [physical relationships]…[However,] even its boundaries and restrictions are Godâ€™s way of keeping our [physical] experiences at a level far beyond any of those advertised on television or in the movies.

In Christian marriage, romance is meant to thrive and flourish…But as time goes by, one of you will likely value its importance more highly than the other. As a result of this, the nature of your oneness as man and wife will feel threatened and endangered…

In the act of romance, we join our hearts to each other as an expression of love that no other form of communication can match. We are not to share this same experience with anyone else.

But we are weak. And when this legitimate need goes unmet â€“ when itâ€™s treated as being selfish and demanding by the other â€“ our hearts are subject to being drawn away from marriage, tempted to fulfill this longing somewhere else, some other way.

So, how do we counteract this tendency?

…whether you perceive yourself as being on the deprived end, or you would admit that you are the one depriving the other, know that Godâ€™s plan for you is to meet in the middle and come to a place of agreement. But also know that the path to getting there will not be accomplished by sulking, arguing or demanding. Love is the only way to reestablish loving union between each other. All the things the Love Dare entails â€“ patience, kindness, selflessness, thoughtfulness, protection, honor, forgiveness â€“ will play a role in renewing your intimacy. When the love of Christ is the foundation of your marriage, the strength of your friendship and [physical] relationship can be enjoyed at a level this world can never know.

Today’s dare: If at all possible, try to initiate [physical contact] with your husband or wife today. Do this in a way that honors what your spouse has told you (or implied to you) about what they need from you [physically]. Ask God to make this enjoyable for both of you as well as a path to greater intimacy.

To read the full post, visit the K-LOVE blog.