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Verse of the Day

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. —Genesis 2:24

Thoughts on Today’s Verse…

We are different! God makes us male and female so we can be complements of each other. Each of us, male or female, is made in God’s image. God intends that a husband and wife find their primary intimate human relationship with the other. They still honor their parents, but their home is with each other. Their two lives become one. They know each other intimately and share that intimacy across many facets of their lives. In this context of lifetime security and commitment, they share in the intimate knowledge of each other sexually — becoming “one flesh” and fully knowing each other deeply. This relationship is to be enjoyed (Proverbs 5), protected (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8), and celebrated (Song of Solomon) for life (Matthew 19:6).

 

My Prayer…

Holy and Almighty Father, please bless me with the strength to live with integrity, faithfulness, and purity in today’s sexually charged world. Please use your Spirit and your Word to instruct, correct, and convict me as I seek to discover your truth for my relationships and celebrate your will for my sexuality only with the person you have called me to honor with my life in marriage. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Bible References

24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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