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All of this raises a big question: How do you get there? How do you bring Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit into your relationship? How do you allow God to give you the passion and deep connection you're missing? I'm going to show you how in the following chapters.
In part 1, I explain the importance of spiritual intimacy in marriage. Physical and emotional intimacy are important, but they're not enough. Spiritual intimacy is what you must have to achieve God's best in your marriage.
In part 2, I cover the five major benefits of spiritual intimacy in marriage: an exhilarating ride for two, great sex, deep communication, protection from the marriage killers, and a bottomless reservoir of fuel for the marriage journey. When you read about these benefits, you'll want them. Once you and your spouse have them, your marriage will never be the same.
In part 3, I get down to the nitty-gritty. I show you in a specific, practical, step-by-step fashion how to cultivate the presence of God as a couple by consistently bringing God into seven critical areas of your relationship: prayer, Bible reading, spiritual conversations, worship, accountability, A, and depending on Him in the tough times.
Finally, in part 4, I describe the major barriers to spiritual intimacy and how to overcome them. I present ten ways to motivate your mate to spiritually bond, and I challenge the six main excuses most people use to avoid spiritual intimacy.
When you've finished this book, you'll know how to spiritually bond as a man and a woman. You'll be able to develop the kind of forever love that God intends for you to enjoy.
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What Are They Saying?
"A Marriage After God's Own Heart stands tall in the forest of books on Christian marriage. David Clarke has given us much needed and long overdue help in one of the essential aspects of a vital, vibrant, and truly intimate Christian marriage. If you want to experience the kind of relationship God intended marriage to be, then you must read this book ."
Gary J. Oliver, Th.M., Ph.D.
Author and Executive Director
The Center for Marriage and Family Studies
John Brown University
"A Marriage After God's Own Heart has a magnetic aura of reality and hope. Clarke doesn't mince words about what doesn't work in marriage. The powerful hope he shares is - Jesus can make healing happen - even in marriages which have been defeated for years. Hot sex and emotional closeness only come by a dynamic spiritual connection - and Clarke walks you through the steps. This is a must read healing book for millions of bored marriages."
Dr. Jim Conway, Ph.D.
President
Midlife Dimensions
Author of, "Men In Midlife Crisis", "Women In Midlife Crisis", and "Traits of a Lasting Marriage"
‘A Marriage After Gods Own Heart’, as well as Dave’s other books and tapes are available at:
www.davidclarkeseminars.com
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