How can I show my affection for my spouse?

1 Corinthians 13:4-7Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

Ephesians 4:32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Colossians 3:12Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

1 Peter 4:8Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

We show affection for our spouse through patience, kindness, and humility. Forbearance and forgiveness build lasting relationships.

Ephesians 5:25For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her

Our love for our spouse should be as self-sacrificial as Christ’s love for the church.

Song of Songs 7:11Come, my love, let us go out to the fields and spend the night among the wildflowers.

Spending time with one another communicates your level of affection for each other.

Song of Songs 1:9You are as exciting, my darling, as a mare among Pharaoh’s stallions.

You can verbally express your affection.

Proverbs 31:31Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Song of Songs 2:4-6He escorts me to the banquet hall; it’s obvious how much he loves me.

You can let others know how much you appreciate your spouse.

Song of Songs 1:12The king is lying on his couch, enchanted by the fragrance of my perfume.

You can look for ways to please one another.

Genesis 2:24This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.

Proverbs 5:19She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love.

1 Corinthians 7:4-5The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body to his wife. Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won’t be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

Sex is a gift God has given husbands and wives to strengthen their affection and unity in their relationship.