Introduction.
Having relationship problems? They could be caused by the attachment style you developed in your early childhood relationship with your primary caregiver. By understanding secured and in-secured attachment style, with the help of the Holy Spirit, you can build or repair (rebuild), a stronger and healthier intimate relationship, as an Adult.
Intimacymeans allowing another person to “see into” your true self—vulnerabilities, secrets, and feelings.
Type of Intimate relationship you can have with another person.(P.I.E.S.)
- · Physical Intimacy:this is the foundation of connection communicates trust and safety, without requiring sexual escalation. Holding of hands, hugging, shaking of hands and such like, creating closeness.
- · Intellectual Intimacy: Sharing thoughts, ideas, and engaging in intellectual discussions that foster respect.
- · Emotional Intimacy: Sharing inner feelings, fears, and vulnerabilities, fostering trust and safety.
- · Spiritual Intimacy: Connecting through shared faith, values, or a shared sense of meaning.
Scripture references
Relevance in Intimacy in the context of today’s message refers to the appropriateness, timeliness, and meaningfulness of type(s) of intimate connections between partners. It ensures a sense of loyalty in the way we show and see vulnerability, affection, and support between partners.
Bible references
- Value of Intimacy: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
- Intimacy Through Humility: Philippians 2:1-11
- Jesus on Relevance in Intimacy: Matthew 7:1-5
- Loyalty in Intimacy , Proverbs 17:9
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