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Meaningful touches every husband should use when reaching for his wife
Here's what I got today from my reading. Enjoy and be inspired!
"I recently called to check on my father, who wasn’t feeling well. After talking for a few minutes, I asked about his wife (not my mother). They’ve enjoyed a wonderful relationship for 45 years of marriage. He said, “She is doing well, sitting here holding my hand.”
I must admit, I thought of that as a Hallmark moment—a seasoned couple sitting in their cabin on a mountain in Arkansas, still in love and holding hands.
The human touch has amazingly powerful benefits to both parties—physically, emotionally, physiologically and even spiritually. Studies have revealed innumerable benefits. Unfortunately, some men have allowed their hands to withdraw from reaching for their wives.
Here are seven meaningful touches every husband should when reaching for his wife:
1. Reach for your wife first thing in the morning. It may be a gentle pat as you’re getting out of bed or a hug when you first see each other, but reach for her before you get busy about the day.
2. Throughout the day, a text or quick phone call is a great touch of affection. A simple “I love you” or “Just thinking about you and looking forward to the evening” will go a long way in letting her know she is on your mind.
3. Write a note the old-fashioned way. We’re so tech-savvy these days that sometimes an old-fashioned approach is more meaningful.
4. Whether your wife loves flowers, chocolate or shoes, sending these on “regular” days rather than typical celebration days will be a huge touch.
5. Save some energy so you can give your wife special attention when you return home. Embrace her warmly and greet her when you first enter the home.
6. Hold her hand at random times —while driving, walking or just sitting at home.
7. Give her a back rub.
Bonus Touch
I want to add one more to the list that is a real standout and will take your relationship to another dimension: Lay your hand upon her and speak a blessing over her and her dreams while praying in agreement with her. This may take you out of your comfort zone, but I promise you this will be a game-changer in your spiritual walk and leadership with your wife and family.
Reach out and touch your wife. The benefits are immeasurable."
Article source: "7 Meaningful Touches Every Husband Should Use When Reaching for His Wife" by Neil Kennedy/Fivestarman http://www.charismanews.com/opinion/43245-7-meaningful-touches-every-husband-should-use-when-reaching-for-his-wife
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
A good marriage is a good marriage by Gary Thomas
"Voltaire warned us not to let the perfect become the enemy of the good. That’s not a bad motto for marriage, in one sense. Can we call a good marriage a “good” marriage, or in your mind, is that a “bad” marriage? What I mean by this is that some people seem to think unless they have a perfect marriage, they have a “bad” marriage. They wouldn’t put up with a “good” marriage; they want something even better.
If we take our agenda from Matthew 6:33, however, we know that much fulfillment—even the source of our fulfillment—comes from outside our marriage. So, in this light, a good marriage can be a pleasant place to live. If the only thing I have to live for is my marriage, I could imagine not being willing to put up with a good marriage. I might think I need to reach for a super-extraordinary one. (But remember, just because you shoot for something doesn’t mean you obtain it.)
You’ve heard me speak enthusiastically of Justin and Trisha Davis’ fine book, Beyond Ordinary, so this is not an attack on their premise. I agree with Justin and Trisha that setting the bar too low can set us up for all manner of infidelities. I wouldn’t want an “ordinary” marriage if ordinary is defined by the average marriage in our culture today (which barely—or doesn’t—survive divorce).
Justin and Trisha offer an important reminder not to set the bar too low. But another reminder is that, at a certain level, we do equal harm by setting it too high. We know no single human relationship can be ultimately satisfying. At some point, we have to be able to say, “This is a good marriage. Given all the other loves I have, with my children, my friends, my walk with God, my soul is overflowing with gratitude, even if my marriage never gets ‘better’ than it is right now.”
In other words, instead of pounding our marriage for what it’s not, we rejoice in what it is. We call a “good” marriage a “good” marriage.
That doesn’t sound like such a bad thing to say, does it? What do you think?"
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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Why love our parents
I found this blog interesting. There are some great useful nuggets to inspire you. Please read and feel free to post your comments.
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