1 Corinthians 7:3-7 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. I say this as a concession, not as a command. I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
Thoughts: In a marriage relationship the two become one. That means that your mate does not exist simply to meet your needs. In marriage, we do not split things 50-50. Each one should fully give of themselves expecting nothing in return. That is what Jesus did for us. He gave his body for us. Here Paul limits self control to consideration for the other partner'so needs and with adequate communication.
Prayer: Lord, let my self be yours. Help me to be as giving as you were for us.
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