Embracing the Gift of Sex in Marriage: Looking Through a Biblical Lens Part 1Sample

I often ask couples if they think God has a plan for their sex life in their marriage, and if He does, do they want to follow it? Most couples do think God has a plan for their sex life, so they say yes.

The answer to the second part of the question varies. Some are all in. Some want more information. Some are leery. They fear that God’s plan may not be what they want. God may have some restrictions that they do not want to follow. So they define sex their way hoping that it will give them the satisfaction that they desire.

In our verse today, God gives the couple in the first-ever marriage, Adam and Eve, the instruction to become one flesh. What does that mean? One flesh has both a physical and a spiritual meaning. Let’s look at the physical. There are many myths about God, and one is that God is a prude. Let’s deal with that falsehood.

Look at your body and then look at your spouse's body. They are different by design. Your bodies fit perfectly together in sex. That design was not created by a prude. God gave us everything we need to have great sex and basically gives us a lot of freedom in our sexual relationship. As a general rule, if what we want to do in sex is agreeable to both the husband and the wife, is not demeaning to either and is not illegal, go for it. It is a gift from God that He truly wants us to enjoy. That is His design.

Is there anything keeping you from embracing and enjoying sex in your marriage? Maybe it is something from your past or not understanding how much God wants you to enjoy it. Whatever the reason, today is the day to overcome that barrier. Your first step is praying that God will first reveal anything that needs to be dealt with and second that He will guide you through the healing process.

Today’s Challenge:

Take the first step to fully embracing God's plan for sex in your marriage.