Lesson 27: Physical Intimacy: Captivated by Love

Testimony

Trieks writes, “The A United Front course was an unexpected treasure for me! I started in the course feeling sorry for myself and angry at my husband. The first thing I learned was that I should feel compassion for my husband and be angry at our sinful nature. I realized that we are all slaves of sin, saved by Jesus Christ, to be clean and free. This understanding changed everything for me and primarily how I viewed myself and my spouse.
Some days were quite hard. I could see that many questions were confronting my long-held "safe answers" and beliefs. In the meantime, Covid 19 came and brought even more challenges. But looking back, I can see that every lesson was also a lesson in real life. For the first time in my life, Easter weekend was so special. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ were real for my husband and me!
Two ideas spoke to me in a completely new way. First, Hebrews 12:2, to keep my eyes on Jesus. Somehow, in all my years as Christian, I did not grasp that concept. I knew Jesus saved me, and I knew I would see Him in Heaven one day. But I missed the practical instruction to keep my eyes on Him in everyday decisions. Suddenly, I didn't feel alone anymore!
The second idea was that I don't have to feel "guilty" for desiring my husband's love and intimacy. God gave us the gift of physical intimacy in marriage to enjoy in the way He explains it in the Bible. Our bodies belong to Jesus but also to each other, and we have to treat the gift accordingly. (With love and respect)
Thank you for making this course available for people like me, feeling alone and isolated in dealing with the issue of sexual impurity. This course made a beautiful shift in my marriage that I did not expect! I pray that our Lord and Savior will bless your work."
A United Front