February 1, 2010

  • Valentine Dare, Week 4

    This post is late!  What can I say?  We're in the midst of moving!  We spent the weekend house hunting (more on that soon).  Made it back to Virginia late last night.  Breakfast, laundry, homeschool... Wow!  Is it really noon already?  You know those kinds of days...

    Two weeks until Valentine's Day! Are you continuing in the dare from week 3?  I hope so! 

    1. Did you choose a marriage mentor? 
    2. I'd love to hear about your "date night"! 
    3. I hope you are drawing strength from spending time each day in prayer and bible reading.  

    Valentine Dare Week 4:

    1.    If someone told you that by changing one thing about your marriage, you could guarantee with near 100 percent assurance that your life together would significantly improve, you would at least want to know what it was.  And for many couples, that "one thing" is the daily practice of praying together.  To some who've never experienced the power of prayer, this sounds ridiculous.  And if told that shared prayer is a key ingredient to marital longevity and leads to a heightened sense of sexual intimacy, they would think you had really gone too far.  But the unity that grows between a man and a woman who regularly pray together forms an intense and powerful connection. 

    So, ask your spouse if you can begin praying together.  Talk about the best time to do this, whether it's in the morning, before bed, whenever...  Use this time to commit your concerns, disagreements, and needs before the Lord.  Don't forget to thank Him for His provision and blessings.  And if for some reason your husband doesn't want to do this, don't get discouraged.  Spend this daily time in prayer yourself.  You will still see the benefits.   

    2.  Write a letter.  Put your love into the most powerful, personal words you can.  This is your chance to declare that no matter what imperfections exist - both in you and in your spouse - your love is greater still.  You accept this man as God's special gift to you.  You have purposed to love him no matter what.  Now, leave it in a place where he'll find it. 

    3.  Be intimate.  In marriage, romance is meant to thrive and flourish.  It was created by God.  It's all part of celebrating what God has given.  The Song of Solomon is a beautiful love story.  It describes intimacy between a husband and wife in poetic detail.  You are the one person called and designated by God to meet your spouse's sexual needs.  Ask God to give you the discernment for improving this part of your marriage.  All aspects of marriage require work and care to see the relationship flourish. 

    We're on our way to a dynamic marriage!  The courtship certainly wasn't over once the "I do's" were said.  It was just beginning.  Pursue your husband.  Win his heart over again and again and again...  A lifetime of courting!  What could be more romantic?

    Valentine Dare, Introduction

    Valentine Dare, week 1

    Valentine Dare, week 2

    Valentine Dare, week 3

    Valentine Dare, Concluded