Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God January 22, 2010

If you’re not familiar with this title, it’s a wonderful book written by C.J. Mahaney and subtitled “What Every Christian Husband Needs to Know.” And it’s so true! It’s a part of the pre-marital material at Metro Life Church and, as I am nearly finished with this small volume, I’ve seen how packed it is with wonderful biblical truths of God’s design for marriage, sex and romance.

What I have been so struck with while reading through its pages (and especially Carolyn’s “A Word To Wives”), is the idea of how essential selfless and sacrificial love is in marriage. Sure, love can be fun Facebook statuses, making a home together, feeling your heart leap when he walks in the door, anticipation of the honeymoon and other fun and meaningful things. But, wow, it’s so much more: it’s a daily laying down of my life, putting his preferences over mine, being aware of HIM. And what a privilege to do this for the one I love. I’m so looking forward to the lifetime opportunity to (continue to) do this for David…in 13 days!!!