Lets talk about intimacy first and get that "awkward" topic out of the way. Now I promise I will not go into big details because as it is said in the church many times, the intimate details that happen between a couple stay between them. I am learning a lot on the sacredness of this and know that this subject is something that I keep sacred between my husband and I. In my textbook this week, it talked a lot about how when couples are more intimate they are a lot more happy. So bottom line, do not let your intimate life go away because it really is a true blessing and when done within the seals of temple marriage, Heavenly Father really blesses you with great experiences with your spouse.
The topic of intimacy also leads to equal partnership, because I feel like that subject is a big part of becoming equal because that is about becoming one. "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" really points out that a husband and wife need to help each other with their different roles. I touched on this a few weeks ago but in the topic of my class we talked more about how important it is.
What really caught my attention during the lesson was equality. There is so much talk especially in the last few years of women being equal to men and women's rights. Now the church does not stand for inequality but a man and woman have their specific roles that make their relationship equal. The Proclamation plainly states, "By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners." It does not get any clearer then stated right here by the presidency of the church through revelation. The roles between a man and wife are clear but they are to help each other in all of their duties.
I am so grateful that I was able to have this lesson because the influences of the media and the world today are telling me that I should be getting a job and making my own money and not raising my family. I cannot explain to you how excited I am to one day be a mom and to help my husband with this business as he helps shape our children into godly people.
The teachings from this lesson taught me a lot about how to nourish my marriage and to also remember to cherish my husband as he cherish's me.Don't dwell on each other's imperfections but enjoy them and your perfections and help each other grow and to have fun. As we enjoy each other's company and help one another with our duties our love can grow and as we constantly include Heavenly Father in our lives, he will guide us to great spouses, parents and people.
I am excited for Kendall and I to start our little family in years to come and to become parents but I am also grateful for this time where we can strengthen our relationship and learn how to become godly parents.
Valentine's Day was this weekend that is when couples usually show a lot more gestures of love than usual. I see that holiday as a reminded to show your loved one how much you appreciate and cherish them all the time, not just that day.
Side note: Most of you probably know that I love Duck Dynasty but here is a great picture. Even Phil and Kay know how sacred marriage is, to say the least this picture made my day!
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