Eternal Happiness

Sean E. Brotherson wrote an article and shared his mother’s thoughts on intimacy within her marriage. She said, “Sometimes it was fun, sometimes it was comforting, sometimes it was romantic, sometimes it was spiritual, and sometimes it was a willingness to love.” I can relate to these thoughts tremendously. Sexual intimacy within a marriage is meant to strengthen many different facets of our relationship. All of the aspects of marriage that we have studied so far this year leads up to this very critical component of our covenant. We are meant to have fun together, be romantic, spiritual, and of course love each other. At the beginning of the semester we learned, and continue to learn, that one of the most vital parts of a relationship is the friendship. This is what we build on and the sexual relationship between husband and wife is a blessing and strength to them. Elder Dallin H. Oaks said, “Through the lens of spirituality we see all the commandments of God as invitations to blessings. Obedience and sacrifice, loyalty and love, fidelity and family, all appear in eternal perspective.” This was another one of my favorite quotes from this week. I am so thankful for the commandments we have been given and how these protect us from damaging ourselves and those around us. Through obedience we can find eternal happiness.