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God’s Plan for Sex Kiss me and kiss me again, for your love is sweeter than wine. Song of Solomon 1:2 Many Christians have grown up with the idea that sex is sinful and worldly—and that good Christians don’t talk about sex. Nothing could be further from the truth. Dr. Ruth did not invent sex; sex was invented by God. And let me remind you that when God finished the creative act whereby he made us male and female, he saw that it was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). As with most of his creatures, God made us sexual. But the purpose of human sexuality is far more than reproduction. The Scriptures indicate that in sexual intercourse, the husband and wife become “one flesh.” In this act, our lives become bonded together. It is not simply the joining of two bodies. Something happens emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and socially. It involves the total person. It is God’s way of uniting us in a deep, lifelong, intimate relationship. As we think about God’s gift of sex, we can appreciate the guidelines he gave us for how to use it. Within marriage, sex is bonding, pleasurable, and planned for our enjoyment.
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Treating Depression Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! Psalm 42:5-6 Long-term depression can be extremely detrimental to a relationship. Therefore, if you or your loved one is depressed, you need to do all you can to get help. The first step is generally to see a medical doctor or a counselor. The physician will often prescribe an antidepressant medication. If the depression happens to have a biochemical root, then the medication can be helpful. If it does not, the physician will usually try another type of medication. However, only about one-third of all depressions have a biochemical root. Whether or not medication helps alleviate the symptoms, it is also valuable to see a trained professional counselor who has experience in dealing with depression. The counselor can help you discover the emotional root of the depression and begin therapy. If the depression has lasted for several weeks or months, I urge you to take action. Depression is not an incurable disease. There is hope, but you need to get help. Psalm 42 gives us a vivid picture of hope being renewed. Keep this image in mind as you go through your time of depression. Both of you will one day again be filled with joy and praise.
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