Just A Thought

I stumbled over a note I wrote in March, I thought it would be something good to share!! "Why is it that we work so hard to get our spouse’s attention, and when we get it, we either slack off, or lose the drive to keep it coming, until we don’t receive it anymore?  To only start the process over again, or is it just me?"   

DAY DREAMING

It's just amazing how fast life is going by.  I could remember how I imaged how marrying my high school sweetheart would be.  The turn out is so different than I dreamed, both good and bad.  As I remember many of the letters I wrote to my sweetheart while he was away in the military, I still would love to have that relationship with him, that we were the most important thing that mattered to each other(GOD FIRST).  Instead of living vicariously through movies, books, and other relationships, I want my own dream marriage. 

Father's Day Hmmmm

Okay wives, let's do it up for the fathers in our lives.  One thing about my groom he is an awesome Dad, sometimes I think he's a better father than husband (LOL).  I am so thankful, and proud that he is a good father to our 4 children.  I would love to take him out to dinner, but I guess I'm so good of a cook that he would rather me cook him dinner (Darn).  So the kids and I will plan special day for him...What are some of your plans for Fathers Day?

Comment from last post- anticipating needs

As Selena over at The Marriage Lounge commented on the last post, I decided to use as my next post. Like Selena indicated “It is a very selfless act to make it your priority to pursue the needs of your spouse. It is my intention to do this often but sometimes the "selfish flesh" will rise up. However, I have learned that the more you focus on the needs of your spouse or "consider your spouse over yourself" (Philippians 2: 1-4), the happier you are. Great topic!

Yes indeed, prayer helps with accomplishing this selfless act. I sometimes, think about someone who I honor and respect highly (my bishop, or a celebrity, or the president) and put my groom on the same pedestal, still working on doing this when my groom irritate my nerves! LOL

ANTICIPATING NEEDS

Do you anticipate your spouse’s needs (wants)?  I must admit that I do, but I wasn't all the time. You know, I do for my children, and I do go beyond at my job.  As I thought about this, why don't I do this consistently for the main person that I vowed to love forever?  After all I was created for him (Gen 2:21) his happiness will be mine.  I can still hear Bunny Wilson say, that you have to get off the self track and get on the servant track and score points for GOD, as she spoke at our women's conference.  As you see many of my post have been geared in the direction of concentrating on my spouse, and that's because I've made him a priority. I want to please GOD, and also have heaven on earth with my spouse.  What are your thoughts? Please comment..

FANTASY

Hmmm do you know your spouse’s sexual fantasy? At one point of our marriage I was afraid to know, I thought it would be something out of the ordinary or would cause me to be too uncomfortable. However, we share the same morals and I trust my groom, knowing he wouldn't ask anything that goes against our Christian values ex :( threesome). How many of you know that there are many other women willing to fulfill your spouse's sexual fantasy.

HONOR

In case you need a refresher, as I often do!  Review is necessary.  Honor is another word that is losing value in the world. 

COMMITMENT

What does commitment means to you?  When you repeated your wedding vows, did you really agree to put your spouse's needs above your own?  Society seems to have a problem with the word commitment.  Many relationships suffer from selfishness.  However, once we commit to one another, our spouse's needs should come first.  Just think of the fulfillment you will receive once you sacrifice your personal rights to satisfy your spouse.  In which, your spouse will want to do the same for you.

Start praying effectively for your spouse today

After reading a post from a blog I follow, I thought I would share this awesome Spouse Prayer Template!

THANKFULNESS

As I take a look at my life I Thank GOD for every moment that he has allowed me to experience.  Of course, there are many things that I could complain about, however I realize my life could be alot worse.  Join me in taking time out to enjoy every moment of your life, knowing everything happens for a reason.  Try to look a each situation and take the positive out of that situation, knowing that every situation is to make you stronger.   I look forward to living  Live on purpose, choose to be happy.  Just remember GOD only gives you what you can bare.... Celebrate Life....