Christian marriage Quote by Joy McMillan
![“[About sex]: If we’re not intentional about pursuing God’s best for our marriages, and grasping the tremendous role intimacy plays in that relationship, what was intended to be deeply enjoyed - a passionate, life-giving love affair... alight with laughter, fiercely protected, and drenched in…” quote by Joy McMillan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a66/joy-mcmillan-100796_christian-marriage_about-sex-if-we-re-not-intentional-about_2813386.jpg)
““[About sex]: If we’re not intentional about pursuing God’s best for our marriages, and grasping the tremendous role intimacy plays in that relationship, what was intended to be deeply enjoyed - a passionate, life-giving love affair... alight with laughter, fiercely protected, and drenched in freedom - becomes a stuffy, awkward thing to be endured.””
About This Quote
Intentional pursuit of God's best in marriage, especially intimacy, transforms love into a joyful, free, and protected partnership.
In simple terms: Intentional God-centered marriage yields joyful, free intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize God in marriage intimacy.
Themes
marriage
faith
intimacy
love
freedom
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
Christian marriage:1
Christian-sex:0
Intimacy:1
Love:1
Love affair:0
Marriage:1
Romance:0
Sex:0
Relationship Intended:0
Sex Intentional:0
Role Intimacy:0
Intimacy Plays:0
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- faith groups
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Christian theology
relationship counseling
spiritual intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intentional faith shape intimacy?
- What obstacles hinder this ideal?
A Different Perspective
May not reflect all marital experiences.
![“A Christian marriage is [not] one with no problems or even a marriage with fewer problems. (It may well mean more problems.) But it does mean a life in which two people are able to accept each other and love each other in the midst of problems and fears. It means a marriage in which selfish people…” quote by Keith Miller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b68/keith-miller-13647_able_a-christian-marriage-is-not-one-with-no_1206720.jpg)