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Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy, Part 2

It’s safe to say we all want a great marriage. We all desire a relationship with a deep emotional, mental, and physical connection with our mate. But how do we experience that? Don’t miss the practical ways you can build a lasting relationship with your spouse. How do you develop spiritual intimacy? I. Spiritual intimacy with Christ is cultivated by actively believing two things: 1. Whose you are: Chosen -Colossians 1:13-22 2. Who you’ve become: Holy and loved -Colossians 2:9-15 II. Spiritual intimacy with your mate is cultivated by recognizing the supremacy Christ’s role and relationship in your marriage. -Colossians 1:15-18 III. The benefits of spiritual intimacy* • Allows you to CONNECT at the deepest level. • Links you with God’s PURPOSES and PLANS for you. • Allows you to BLESS each other with God’s love. • Brings your deepest values and desires into agreement. • Opens the door to the deepest levels of COMMUNICATION. • Empowers your marriage to SURVIVE. • Connects you to a SUPPORTIVE body of fellow believers. *Divorce Proof Your Marriage by Gary and Barbara Rosberg, pgs. 254-256. IV. How to develop your personal spiritual intimacy** • ASK God for it. -Col. 1:1-9 • BEWARE of counterfeits. -Col. 2:8-10 • GUARD your thought life. -Col. 3:1-4 • KILL spiritual competitors. -Col. 3:5-7 • SATURATE your life in God’s Word. -Col. 3:16 **Marriage that Works by Chip Ingram, specific help and practical steps for men and women; chapter 9 for men and chapter 11 for women. V. Removing barriers and building bridges for spiritual intimacy • There is no one right way to develop spiritual intimacy • Pray together • Worship together • Share what you’re learning Broadcast Resource • Download MP3 (https://livingontheedge.org/product/c...) • Message Notes (https://livingontheedge.org/broadcast...) Additional Resource Mentions • I Choose Love Book (https://livingontheedge.org/product/i...) • "Divorce Proof Your Marriage" Book by Gary and Barbara Rosberg Connect • 888-333-6003 (about:invalid#zCSafez) • Website (https://livingontheedge.org/) • Chip Ingram App (https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingr...) • Instagram (  / livingontheedgewithchipingram  ) • Facebook (  / lotecommunity  ) • Twitter (  / lotecommunity  ) Partner With Us • Donate Online (https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?s...) • 888-333-6003 (about:invalid#zCSafez)