Ann’s encouragement to share…
Consider sharing in community: As we approach June and the month of anniversaries --- and the month of Father's Day --- let's consider for the next four weeks: The Spiritual Practice of Holy Matrimony. Over the next four weeks, let's share any aspect of marriage/love you feel led to explore...
Since the subject of marriage is so important to me, I consider.
____________________________________________
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12
Yet a cord can be broken. All one has to do is look around and see countless marriages floundering, failing. Cords unravel, are worn thin, break daily.
How can a cord be kept strong? Little things matter.
A phone call to say - I love you, how is your day going?
Sweet words whispered between the sheets.
A hug when he comes through the door.
Fingers that slowly caress my hair.
“There is no such thing as a no-maintenance marriage, but energy and time devoted to this holy enterprise will reap lasting, valuable dividends every time.” Ed Young
In the process of raising six children Precious husband and I make time to maintain our connection with one another. Date nights have been a regular event – a quick break from the normal routine. Dinner and a movie or a walk around a mall - just the two of us – talking and laughing. 
Sharing silly jokes,
Sharing memories,
Sharing thoughts.
We build a life together, little by little, every day. Daily we seek the Father’s heart. In the presence of God we look to Scripture to get instruction on how to love one another.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Listening to these words of wisdom…
“Keep feeling the need for being first. But I want you to be the first in love. I want you to be the first in moral excellence. I want you to be the first in generosity.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our pastor encourages, “Live to out give your spouse.”
I have found that when I am looking out for Precious husband and he is looking out for me, both our needs are met and God is honored. It’s the little things that matter.
8 comments:
What a beautiful post and so very true!! Thank you for sharing.
SO SO true, Nancy...it's the little things that count.
Beautifully written post Mrs. Nancy! I'm in agreement with those little things being the volumes of which love grows deeper.
Be blessed sweet sister
I love that line from Ecclesiastes. We used it at our wedding. But I, too, this morning was thinking about how fragile it all seems, and how big this whole thing is--far too big, to feel secure in "forever." It's been on my mind a lot lately. Too much so. I need to focus on the little acts of love, one at a time, like you listed them, and leave the future to itself.
There really is no such thing as a no-maintenance marriage...and I think too msny of us think our marriages will just take care of themselves.
Great post!
Your love story is beautiful.
ahhh. this is beauty. thank you for sharing your comfortable love.
amy in peru
Love your practical ideas. This marriage thing is so fun!
Post a Comment