*TOPIC: HANDLING SEX IN MARRIAGE.*(Series 8) *Scripture Reading:* 1 Corinthians 7:5 *"Do not deprive each other [of marital rights], except perhaps by mutual consent for a time, so that you may devote yourselves [unhindered] to prayer, but come together again so that Satan will not tempt you [to sin] because of your lack of self-control."*(AMP) Continuation from where I stopped yesterday. NOTE: You have sexual desires that are not for your own pleasure, but for the pleasure of the marriage partner (in a sweetness and completeness). *4) MUTUAL AGREEMENT SHOULD BE MADE CONCERNING SEXUAL ACTIVITY BETWEEN A HUSBAND AND WIFE:* You're not the only person to dictate and plan your sexual activities in that marriage, your partner should be involve and agree together since you're no more two but one flesh. Marriage wouldn't have been completely design if sexual activity is not involve. God has design it in a perfect way in order to serve it original purpose. *Today's scripture remind us that couples has marital right together. And when it comes to sex, both of you must be directly involve to design it. If anything is going to change, then, there must be mutual agreement between both of you.* Main cause of distress in marriages is communication in openness and love. Know what your partner's wants and desires are. Sometimes, there are reasons why your wife or your husband doesn't desire interest in sexual activities with you. Let look at some of these fact. Important to note and have: *a. Cleanliness:* Study carefully what your spouse likes and dislikes, then work towards it to really help your sexual activities in your marriage. *Take a bath and brush your teeth regularly to avoid mouth odor, good breathe is very important to perceive from your spouse. Dirtiness is hindrance to perfect sexual activities in marriage.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a fruitful Friday, peace. *Prayer point:* Father, give me sense of understanding my spouse desire to make our marriage work in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN