‘I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O Lord ; teach me your decrees.’ Psalms 119:10-12(NLT)
‘“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. ‘ John 15:9(NLT)
‘And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. ‘ 1 John 4:13(NLT)
‘We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. ‘ 1 John 4:16(NLT)
In developing your spiritual intimacy with God, create a “sit place” with God. This “sit place” is a visual or actual place where you sit with God and dialogue with Him about all that matters to you throughout the day. Your prayer life is your dialog with Him. He desires to hear your voice and wants you to hear His voice. Your personal intimacy with God will overflow into your shared intimacy with your partner.
Whether you are just beginning your US journey, or have been enjoying your relationship for many seasons, it is important to create your US intimacy with God first. To desire a strong, loving relationship, it is important that everything concerning your marriage flow from this spiritual center.
Sharing spiritually deepens your connection with your partner. As you share with him or her about what God is showing you in your struggles and joys and then listen to his or her heart as to what God is doing in him or her, it will deepen and strengthen you both spiritually.
Reflection: Your commitment to developing a personal relationship with God is your greatest investment in your marriage. Sharing spiritually through conversations and your shared vision and mission as well as praying together will create a beautiful love story. Consider in what ways can you be more effective in your prayers, conversations, and or service to others. Take all of the grace and help of Jesus to make strong your US spiritual intimacy.
from Daily Habits Of Marital Intimacy