MY ROYAL MARRIAGE

My royal marriage, well, in my eyes!  LOL... As I got ready for work Friday morning, I watched Will and Kate's royal wedding.  It was amazing, all the people out on the streets, the huge church etc.  I was really impressed at how spiritual the wedding vows were.  Although I wouldn't want all the attention that they're getting, it made me remember our special day.  I'm thankful for my groom who I have known for more than half my life, and the fact that we're both in it for life.  We both know without GOD, it's impossible for us.   Although we didn't get married in a church, we made a commitment to GOD and each other. 

We may not be viewed as royalty by the world, but in GOD's kingdom we are.  Ladies we have to be mindful that we are to honor and respect our kings.  If you feel your husband isn't a king yet than(Speak those things that be not as though they were)Romans 4:17. 

Five Top skills for Happy Relationships

Here is an interesting article! Take a moment to read, it's very helpful information that would improve any relationship. Click on FIVE TOP SKILLS PROVEN TO ENTICE YOUR MATE TO LOVE AND RESPECT YOU. 

Happy Resurrection

HE LIVES

Matthew 28:6 the angel declared "He is not here: for he is risen

John 20:29: "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

Spontaneous

For some reason my groom thought I would be ready willing and alert to bond with him at 3:30 in the morning(not the 1st time).  Is it something that wakes them up to be ready to go.  If I'm in a deep sleep (snoring) why would he think I'm ready to bond.  I'm all about compromise, at least let me be up and get my mind ready.  Is that too much to ask or is it me?   I mean for me, before bed time would have been ideal, but he fell asleep downstairs on the couch.     Am I being too selfish, is he?  Please feel free to comment.

Body Language

Many times body language speaks louder than words.  It been said that researcher indicate that 93% of our communications is nonverbal.  I read that your body language conveys more of what's in your heart, in which your spouse will react more to your body language than your words.  Your facial expressions, voice tone, eye contact, gesture, body movement and touch all plays a huge role in communicating.  Good communication means successful relationship.  Use body language to show your spouse meaningful love.  It's been said actions speaks louder than words...

Fix Yourself

Do you spend more time complaining and pointing out things that are wrong with your spouse?  Is everything everybody else's fault never yours?  Well, I'm here to tell you.  Stop and take a look at yourself...please know that you can't fix your spouse or anyone else.  You have to make changes yourself, and maybe what you're trying to change in your spouse will change.  Only the person you're trying to fix can decide to change, not you trying to make them change.  I bet there is a lot you can change about yourself.....

Little things

Wow, it's the little things that makes the difference.  My groom has always been very handy when it comes to home and auto repairs.  Today, yes a weekday, he decided to change the oil in 2 of our vehicles.  I wanted to relax on the couch for a moment (exhausting day at work).  After about 30 minutes, I went outside to check on him.  I stayed and watched him, handed him whatever he needed.  He gave me a couple of kisses out of the blue.  He was just happy that I kept him company and conversated with him.  Wow! It's the little things, who knew....

Dinner & a Movie

My groom decided that we should go out to dinner, it was nice to see he took the initiative to suggest. Other plans were made for the kids.  We were back home by 8pm, we popped in a movie and cuddled.  Something so plain and simple turned out to be a great time of bonding and discussion of future plans.  Please share some of your date night experiences.

TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK

This topic is a great one to discuss with your spouse, read more at a blog I follow http://marriagelounge.blogspot.com/.

Your Words

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words WILL never hurt me!  When it comes to your spouse and/or love ones, words can be affective.  Be very mindful of what you say to your love ones, you can never take it back.  It is very easy to say something you really didn't mean during a heated discussion, just remember life and death is in the power of the tongue(prov 18:21).  Why would you want to say something to your spouse that you know would deeply hurt them, this is someone you committed to love forever and should be on the same team.  Try communicating at a time that no one is upset, or have a family meeting where everyone can be involved.  Remember no one is a mind reader, you also have to realize no one is exactly like you.    

In Sickness and Health

This is awesome I had to share this.....click on http://mymarriageworks.org/ to read today's post. 

Procrastination

Why do we put off things that we know we need to do.  Why not do the least favorite thing first to get it out of the way?  I’ve been asking myself that for years.   I’m at the age now, that organization is a must, my patience is very limited.  In order to tackle procrastination, you must be organized.   List the least favorite task first the sooner completed the better you will feel about accomplishing the task.

LOOK IN THE MIRROR

Take a good overall look at yourself.  Would you marry you?  If the answer is no, then what would you change to make yourself worthy of marriage?  If you wouldn't marry someone like you, then should you expect your spouse too?  Our vows do state "for better or for worst" however are you doing your very best to improve and maintain yourself?  Many times we become selfish and forget to take the extra time to look attractive for our spouse, or be conscious of our health, or even improve our knowledge.  Your self worth adds value to you, and your family.