The Foundation Of Spiritual Intimacy

The Foundation of Spiritual Intimacy

No one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:11

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY is often the most difficult area of marriage, and yet it is the most important. Our relationship with God affects everything else we do. The apostle Paul wrote that the only foundation for believers is Jesus Christ. Trusting in him for our salvation provides the basis and direction for the rest of our lives.

Obviously, we must each maintain our own walk with God. We cannot do that for each other. But as spouses, we can share that walk, and in so doing, we encourage each other and build spiritual intimacy. Let me share some ideas:

1. Share with each other one thing you liked about the worship service you attended.
2. Share a Scripture verse you read in your own devotional time. Don’t use this to preach, but to share what you found encouraging or insightful.
3. Pray together. Start with silent prayer if you like; hold hands and pray silently. Say amen aloud when you’re finished, and wait for your spouse to say amen.

Just as our relationship with God affects other aspects of our life, so spiritual intimacy will affect all other aspects of our marriage. As we each grow closer to God, we grow closer to each other. Spiritual intimacy will enhance emotional, intellectual, and physical intimacy. All of these are part of becoming one in marriage.

Lord Jesus, I know that you are the foundation of my life. Nothing else can take that most important place. I pray that our relationship with you would also be central to our marriage. Help us to share the challenges and encouragements we face as we grow nearer to you. May we draw closer together as our spiritual intimacy grows.

Spiritual Intimacy