Family Camp #2 Conclusion

TRANSCRIPT: Good morning, Five Minute Families. It is wonderful to join you again this week as we dive into one of our curriculum here at Clear View Retreat. Last week, we began the discussion about session 2 of Family Camp. If you missed the last two weeks, please go to our blog at www.clearviewretreat.org/welcome/blog. We have the audio, transcript, and an image that you can use if you desire. Let’s jump into today. When we review in depth about intentional intimacy – which as you’ll remember is the desire to know and be known by another for the glory of God – we must understand that there are different aspects to intimacy. Experts divide the intimacies many different ways. We choose to classify simply them in four ways: spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual. – I know, I know, you thought we would say five, but we don’t work everything in fives, it just seems that way sometimes. Spiritual intimacy is not just about your relationship with God, though, of course, that is the most important relationship you will ever have. Spiritual intimacy is also about accepting your godly role in your family and fulfilling it to the best of your ability and about building your family members up in their relationships with God. Physical intimacy is not just the obvious between husband and wife. It is the simple things of hugs and back rubs, holding hands and reassuring pats on the shoulder. Physical intimacy includes smiles instead of frowns and even the tone of voice you use on a regular basis. Emotional intimacy begins with extending grace and mercy. Emotional intimacy involves controlling your temper when you are angry OR controlling your response when someone has an outburst in their anger. Emotional intimacy is more than just being able to share our deepest thoughts and feelings, it may also be understanding that sometimes our loved one only shares his or her deepest thoughts and feelings with the Lord. When you play games together or learn new skills together, you and your loved one are sharing intellectu