INTIMACY

“At midnight I rise to give thanks for your righteous laws.” Psalm 119:62

A young seminarian had just accepted his first pastorate. His wife was beautiful and he seemed so capable. But as we talked he explained that though he believed in prayer, he led his congregation in prayer and he preached about prayer, he and his wife had never prayed together.

“May if I ask why not?” He said, “I’ve been afraid that if we prayed together, she would know how weak I am and then she wouldn’t look up to me as a strong person.”

Men have trouble verbalizing vulnerable feelings thinking that rejection would result when actually women would love their men all the more knowing their weaknesses. Merle Shain in his book, Courage My Love, says, “Intimacy is a haven where your vulnerabilities don’t humiliate you, where sex is always warm and close, and where all your funny lines are understood.”

It is also necessary for you to go beyond a formal relationship with God. How do we enjoy this warmth?

First, deep communication which you can have by pouring out your heart in prayer.

Second, complete vulnerability. God already knows you better than you know yourself.

Third, acceptance without censure. “Like as a father pities her children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him” (Psalm 103:13). God forgives and reaches out with strength to steady you as you learn to walk without falling.

God Bless Us..

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