Called 2 Love: A Journey Into Marriage Intimacy Sample

Who Really Likes Change?

It has been said that the only person who really likes change is a baby with a wet diaper! That’s a light-hearted way to introduce a serious topic. Truthfully, ever-deepening intimacy in your marriage will require change.

Because we are human, we simply don’t love well. We need the perfecting work of the Holy Spirit for us to live and love like Jesus. Only he can produce things like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness in relationships. In other words, some of the change that might be needed in your marriage, could be needed in you!

You may have a wonderful marriage right now, or you may wish things were better between you and your spouse. Either way, you and I were called to love with an ever-increasing love. We invite you on this Called 2 Love journey so you can enjoy the immersive experience of relational intimacy with your partner. For that to happen consistently, some things may have to change. Consider some of those changes now.

Consider the various facets of love from Galatians 5:22–23 and ask the Lord for a fresh, deepened ability to express his love to your spouse.

Lord, as you perfect and complete your love in me, I want to demonstrate more love in my marriage. I specifically want to show my spouse more ______________  (joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) because  . . .

Jesus, change me, so that we can experience more of the deeply intimate marriage you intend for us.

Read 1 John 5:14–15 and claim its promise.