Intimacy in a Healthy Marriage that has been ordained by God is in no way impure or sinful in nature. God is the creator of our sexuality and has made husband and wife so that we may also enjoy each other in every aspect. In Genesis 2:24-25 God reveals his intentions in the design of a married man and woman to enjoy each other as one flesh in every way. This union of husband and wife is also a intimate union for the purposes of delight and pleasure of each ones body. In the creation of Adam and Eve the Bible states that they were naked with no shame. They were free, safe, expressive and loved.
As we continue to study God’s Word, we find that scripture continuously addresses Intimacy and Satisfaction in marriage. We find that when Intimacy and pleasure is experienced by a husband and wife as designed by God, it brings great joy to the relationship, which in return cultivates a Healthy Marriage.
There are some truly amazing scriptures that give deep definition of what this intimacy and delight in marriage encompass. Here are a few:
Song of Solomon 4:9-12 You have made my heart beat faster, my sister, my bride; You have made my heart beat faster with a single glance of your eyes, With a single strand of your necklace. How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, And the fragrance of your oils than all kinds of spices! Your lips, my bride, drip honey; Honey and milk are under your tongue, And the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon. A garden locked is my sister, my bride, A rock garden locked, a spring sealed up.
Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread abroad. Let my lover come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.
Solomon 7:10-13 I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me. Come, my lover, let us go to the countryside, let us spend the night in the villages. Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom-there I will give you my love. The mandrakes send out their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you, my lover.
It is quite apparent that the Bible addresses Intimacy and Pleasure in a Healthy Marriage. By realizing this you are able to increase Intimacy in your marriage and put the steps in place to make it happen.
Here are 3 Steps that will have you well on your way:
(1) Communicate with Each Other: Communication issues strain intimacy. These issues could stem anywhere from past emotional issues that are not overcome or talked about, destructive arguments, current or past affairs and money problems. Understanding that even if you experience hardships in your marriage, communication is key. Great lovers are also great communicators.
(2) Time Alone: This will really get things going. Spending quality time alone with your spouse and rekindling date night will help things move along much faster. Make this time for just the two of you. Typically, Intimacy will increase greatly by doing this.
(3) Take a little time: Being sure to take time to express passion, love and care toward your spouse is key. Also be sure to use this strategy during lovemaking to deepen and enhance the experience.
With all this being said, your next step is to just put it to work. Applying these tips to your marriage will give you an opportunity to experience a saucier life with your spouse as you continue to grow a Healthy Marriage that lasts for a lifetime.
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