This week for the Eternal Families class I am taking from Dr. Coyne I was able to read some really neat literature that have helped me gain a deeper understanding of sexual intimacy. I really loved how Elder Holland described sexual intimacy as a sacrament, thinking of intimacy in such a sacred way was truly eye opening for me. Sister Nelson shared 30 things that couples can do to strengthen and prepare them for their intimate relationship. These 30 activities made me want to be a better wife in all aspects of my relationship with my husband. Laura Brotherson helped me to gain a stronger understanding of the importance of prayer and God in that aspect of my intimate relationship. Busby, Caroll, & Leavitt confirmed my understanding and also gave me new insights into the matter of intimacy and the personal line as opposed to a priesthood line to communicate with God when making persona decisions regarding intimacy- quoting Elder Oaks talk from October 2010 about the difference between personal and priesthood lines, and then expanding on it. Chapter 5 of the Successful Marriages and Families book taught me more about the purposes of intimacy, and the expectations or not so many expectations I should have.
I think the take away I had from all these readings was just how sacred intimacy is, and how it truly is a God given and amazing experience that we can have on this earth to draw us closer to God. I came to more fully understand how important it is to treasure all aspects of my relationship with my husband. I'm grateful for good literature that we can turn to on this topic that can deepen our understanding and help make that one relationship more God-like. Below is a list of the literature I read for the class this week. I highly recommend these!
1 Corinthians 6:19-20; D&C 121:45-46
9.2 - Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments, Jeffrey R. Holland
10.1 - Preparing for Intimacy - Wendy Watson Nelson
10.2 – Strengthening Marriage…, Laura Brotherson
10.3 - The Spiritual Dimension: Sexual Decision Making, Busby, Carroll, & Leavitt
Successful Marriages and Families ~ Chapter 5, pp. 49-54
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