Intimacy

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INTIMACY WITH CHRIST

Intimacy, requires trust in relationships. It is only when we feel truly safe with somebody, that we become willing to share the deepest core of who we are. It's up close and personal. The bible calls this the inner man. God says in Psalm 51:6, "Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom." True intimacy is feeling that closeness within the relationship.

Are you experiencing true intimacy within the trinity- God, as your Heavenly Father, Jesus, the Son of God and the Holy Spirit who lives inside of the born again believer?

For me, I lived in shame and fear and shoved down my emotions and the idea of being vulnerable was not easy. I had a hard time noticing when I was doing that within my relationship with God as well. He is so patient, so kind and gentle. I didn't always see Him that way. I saw God as my Father that was upset with me and that I was in trouble deep down in my core. It wasn't until God brought me a person who demonstrated this to me that it clicked in my heart. I saw and experience His grace in a tangible life giving way.

When the Holy Spirit was urging me to get healing, he lead me to a gracious therapist. She helped me and guided me to uncover the sexual abuse that I had endured as a 7 year old. I told no one and I didn't understand or have the skill set to process the abuse. She was very loving, gracious and as I said it out loud- the truth of the abuse, my whole body went limp as the story unfolded and the truth was said outloud. My entire body physically was released as I shared what had happened to me, my emotions and my heart were free to be seen openly. I remember I started crying and I held my breath, but as she guided me to release my breath-shame, fears and embarassment no longer kept me captive. It was a freeing experience that "the truth did set me free."

I rememeber my husband sharing that I was able to be more comfortable with my body around him. He noticed the change immediately. God is good!

Emily, age 7

INTIMACY WITH RELATIONSHIPS

In human relationships being affectionate, creating that sense of belonging through love, trust and safety is how God created us to live in wholeness-physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually and spiritually. All parts of our being working together.

The reflection question to consider is, are you experiencing that in your current relationships?

If you are married, are you comfortable talking to your spouse about what's in your heart regarding past or current traumas, what you may be struggling with intimately, or experiencing within the relationship sexually?

Dealing with the IMPACT of hidden sexual abuse takes it's toll on your entire wellness.

That's why I am so passionate about created safe, confidential spaces where people can be heard, understood, known and cared for. It's what God used in my life to get me free from shame, fear and anxiety so that we can experience authentic realtionships.