I forgot to tell you that I would post the winner on Monday! That gives the weekend visitors time to leave their tips, too. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about–see the post below and enter to win two free books!
Last night my husband and went on a date. We only have one rule on date night. Neither of us can talk about the kids. Our lives are centered on our children most of the time. So on date night, it’s just about him and me. We talked and we laughed. He even went shopping with me as long as I held his hand. (I’m thinking of re-doing the hall bathroom. It’s time. Any suggestions?!)
Back to the date…
When we got home, we read all the wonderful tips and comments left on my blog. They were all a great source of encouragement. There was one tip, however, that my husband named his favorite. It was from Chatty Kelly. She wrote:
“One word: Sex. Its okay, really, you’re married. Most men need physical expressions of love. It builds their ego, relaxes them, and makes them feel loved. And it’s free and fun.”
My husband added, “Now that’s my kind of date night!” I thought to myself, “Do men ever have another topic on their minds than this one?”
Since he picked a tip that caught his eye, I picked one too. This is from Jean at hehasbeensogood7:
“Thank you for your Proverbs 31 Devotion for today on Cultivating a Beautiful Marriage. I am the ordinary woman that this devotion is talking about. Many would say, why would he want a woman like me. He deserves somebody better. He can have anybody he wants. I am not good enough for him. However, here, I am not talking about my husband, Frank. The man whom I married is Jesus Christ. I am His bride. He has lovingly spoken positive and encouraging words to me day and night. He will continue until I believe that I am beautiful. He is “taking time to care for me and fertilize my confidence until I grow into the grandeur display that I was always meant to be”. Of course, this devotion had a totally different message, but God had something very special for me today!!! Just a loving reminder. “
Wow! What a wonderful perspective for us all whether we are married or single. We are His bride. Beautiful in His eyes, we are His joy and delight.
Spend some time in God’s Word today. Allow Him to pull you close and whisper words of endearment to you! I know I will!
Rod Bandy says
Hello Micca,
Been reading thru your story, devotions and blog comments. What an inspiration!, and I am so proud of you for touching so many lives through His word.
I can’t wait to tell my wife about your testimony and attend one of your speaking engagements.
An old friend,
Rodney – – Sun Valley Dr.
Christy says
Micca,
… sex, well that is something that I wish were my husbands love language… that is more mine. Funny, but I am more wired the way a typical man is and my husband, well he likes the words of affirmation… funny, but he even told me the day before we got married… now I want you to know that for me it’s not about the sex, I want a deep friendship and communication… if sex once, that is fine with me…
ok, in my mind I was thinking you have got to be kidding me, this is what you and I have waited for and it will only happen once???? !!!! So, that is why I found the dry erase board!!! 🙂
isn’t that soo crazy? I am sure that many women say ‘oh i wish my husband were more like that’… but you see I say I wish my husband were more typical! I guess the grass is always greener! We just all need to remember that the Lord has given us the spouse we have for many different reasons… one being we need to always think of others before ourselves… yeah I want “MY NEEDS” met, but in order for those to be met I need to FIRST meet his needs… it’s cyclical… where does it start and stop? we must keep moving forward and trying our best to love as Christ would love us… Unconditionally! Flaws and all… thank you Lord!
christy
Paula (SweetPea) says
Our church did a four week sermon series on sex and the Creator. He told us several times that statistics show men think of sex every 20 seconds. I don’t know if I believe that statistic as how would they every accomplish anything. haha
Glad you had such a wonderful date night.
By any chance have you received my email titled “you in Magnolia, KY?” I’m inquiring about your upcoming visit to KY and I also shared some personal info regarding one of your past posts. I think you had asked about peace or spoke about it in one of your posts or devos. Let me know if you got the email from me: dierkesp@hotmail.com
Blessings,
Paula
elaine @ peace for the journey says
I really feel ill-qualified to give any tips in the marriage department, but I’ve always loved date nights. My husband and I were talking the other day about making a date in the near future. We done so much of that in the past, but have gotten very slack in this area. Mostly, I just love spending time with him alone, no matter what we do.
Great thoughts this week. Have a terrific Monday.
peace~elaine
Kelly Combs says
Glad your husband liked my comment! ha! Too funny. Unfortunately he was picking the prize winner. Otherwise, I just know I would have gotten the book. LOL!