Outro

About this episode

1 Thessalonians 5 tells us to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. Today we're going to talk about what this means in relation to sex. How can we pray about sex or during sex?

1. Some wives may think it seems a little weird to be thinking about prayer and sex. Why is that?
2. What does the Bible say about prayer and sex?
3. How can we help ourselves get more comfortable talking to God when it comes to sex?
4. What are some ways we can pray ABOUT sex?
5. What can we pray about DURING sex?

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From the Bible

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I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk.

Others

Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love!

~ Song of Songs 5:1

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6–7

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. ~ James 5:13

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ~ James 1:5

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ Thessalonians 5:16-17

Resources

• Hot Holy & Humorous's series on Praying for Your Marriage Bed (lots of info & ideas!)
• How To Pray For Sexual Intimacy In your Marriage (unveiledwife.com) -guest post by J. Parker
• Praying Before, During, and After Sex - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• I Love Learning to Pray for Sexual Intimacy • Bonny's Oysterbed7
• Intimacy Revealed: 52 Devotions to Enhance Sex in Marriage by J. Parker
• "In Bed" (Or, Lessons from a Fortune Cookie) - The Forgiven Wife