Christ in the Clouds

This is the fifth in the series of several posts I am writing on relationships, in particular, marriage relationships. To read the other posts go here In today's post I am covering two vital and necessary principles of marriage: Trust and Intimacy The Need for Trust  "I am black but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, Like the tents of Kedar, Like the curtains of Solomon. Do not stare at me because I am swarthy, For the sun has burned me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; They made me caretaker of the vineyards, But I have not taken care of my own vineyard" (Song of Solomon 1:5-6). Everyone wants acceptance. Low self-esteem can hinder the confidence in oneself.  Relationships enable a person to see him/herself from a different perspective. Loving relationships enable a person to look through the other person’s eyes at his own life and get a more accurate picture. The elements of trust include: ¨ An acceptance of each other the way th