Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy, Part 2
Description
It’s safe to say we all want a great marriage. We all desire a relationship with a deep emotional, mental, and physical connection with our mate. But how do we experience that? Don’t miss the practical ways you can build a lasting relationship with your spouse.
How do you develop spiritual intimacy?
I. Spiritual intimacy with Christ is cultivated by actively believing two things:
- Whose you are: Chosen -Colossians 1:13-22
- Who you’ve become: Holy and loved -Colossians 2:9-15
II. Spiritual intimacy with your mate is cultivated by recognizing the supremacy Christ’s role and relationship in your marriage. -Colossians 1:15-18
III. The benefits of spiritual intimacy*
- Allows you to CONNECT at the deepest level.
- Links you with God’s PURPOSES and PLANS for you.
- Allows you to BLESS each other with God’s love.
- Brings your deepest values and desires into agreement.
- Opens the door to the deepest levels of COMMUNICATION.
- Empowers your marriage to SURVIVE.
- Connects you to a SUPPORTIVE body of fellow believers.
*Divorce Proof Your Marriage by Gary and Barbara Rosberg, pgs. 254-256.
IV. How to develop your personal spiritual intimacy**
- ASK God for it. -Col. 1:1-9
- BEWARE of counterfeits. -Col. 2:8-10
- GUARD your thought life. -Col. 3:1-4
- KILL spiritual competitors. -Col. 3:5-7
- SATURATE your life in God’s Word. -Col. 3:16
**Marriage that Works by Chip Ingram, specific help and practical steps for men and women; chapter 9 for men and chapter 11 for women.
V. Removing barriers and building bridges for spiritual intimacy
- There is no one right way to develop spiritual intimacy
- Pray together
- Worship together
- Share what you’re learning
Broadcast Resource
Additional Resource Mentions
- I Choose Love Book
- "Divorce Proof Your Marriage" Book by Gary and Barbara Rosberg
Connect
Partner With Us