Arousal vs Lust

Arousal vs lust. I seriously would like to "not" be talking about some of these things, but I'm just a little bit afraid of the Jonah in the whale account. I wouldn't do well in the whale! So I will speak as I believe He convicts. How many Christian men (and yes, women) have not received, enjoyed, been given that blessing of a truly deep physical, emotional, soul level, solid, incredibly close, bond with their wife/husband, that God intended. James 4:2 "you have not because you ask not" or because you don't put out enough effort to receive. God usually requires the effort on our part before He steps in and Blesses. As Christians we can see it all too easily as the carnal physical that will soon pass away. In many cases it's been brought down to a level of just physical "appearance desire" ("turned on" maybe?). Sorry, not sure there's an adequate word to qualify. Not talking lust. But God created this for us. To be a Blessing. Something so beautiful for us, to unite and bond like nothing else. And qualifies it or compares it, the husband/wife relationship, as "Christ to the church" relationship. Ephesians. Yet Christians get busy and throw it aside as somewhat discardable, carnal, a worldly desire. There is a popular movement, perhaps fear, these days, granted, somewhat due to the sin so prevalent around us, attacking from all sides. But this was meant to be a huge Blessing reaching deep into our very soul. Desire, in its form as sin, it is the only one that is against our own body. 1Cor 6:18. This also tells us, as intended, it also is so powerfully good. Lusting is sin, conversely arousal and Spirit led desire is actually essential for our mortal bodies to remain physically healthy. No one will tell you this. They will just chalk it up to either spiritual maturity or old age. We are physical beings. As with anything else in regards to our bodies we do need to try to be healthy. You take lust out of the picture, arousal and desire keeps certain aspects of our bodies healthy. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. We need to walk the fine line to keep yes our and our spouse healthy. Without arousal and desire a man and women will actually "atrophy". The unique tissue (both men and women) need the required blood and oxygen flow to remain healthy and viable. It needs to be said, if you are ever to be so blessed with the complete fullness of of that deep connection and bond. This is the way God made us. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit will guide you to this truth if you are listening to Him, and yes hopefully you will listen while you are still able to fine tune direction in this area. All this needs to be considered by Christians including singles(who at this time are believing to be happy to just be single) who are preaching against lust, But include arousal and healthy desire. Google the opposite or antonyms of desire ...you will find the attributes of the devil. He is clever to stealing your God given blessings. Conversely there are "a lot" of good mentions of desire in the Bible. After abuse and relationship failure or delving into a sinful life, one may feel happy to just be single, But God created man and woman to be a team, to have a wonderful, powerful, dynamic, intimate union and bond. At some point, you will most likely desire that companionship like none other. How many Christians have not truly appreciated what was given them and their "better half".

This doctor is yes "bold" but considerate. She does explain the atrophy issue from a medical standpoint. I am so "Very Sorry", but Many of you will thank me. It's 13 minutes, all starts making sense after the first 2 minutes. Your Church most likely won't tell you this.

https://youtu.be/fb0LCD0CXRE?feature=shared

Be Only Blessed! Sometimes the Holy Spirit guides where mainstream Christians dare not go. God calls us to be wise, discerning, disciplined and self-controlled. There usually is no shortcut to character because we do need to grow and build it. May God's love only Abound! Henry.