A List of Romantic Potential

Recently I posted a rather lofty description of marriage, focusing on romance (as just one aspect of God’s design for this relationship.)
I stand by this without apology.
The reality of living it out, admittedly, though is one of great challenge.
Frankly, a marriage described this way sounds wonderful, but how does one ‘get it’?
Is it even possible?
Is it worth pursuing?
Sigh.
Like anything of worth, a good marriage takes effort. Continual work. Ongoing change (of yourself) in thoughts, attitudes, actions.
And celebrating marriage only for the pleasure to be found therein is like bowing down to the diamond necklace you just received from your husband instead of throwing your arms around him and smothering him with kisses. (At least that’s how I imagine my response would be; it hasn’t really happened to me up to this point…but I digress.)
Romance in marriage ought to direct our hearts ultimately to the creator of such pleasure.
Here is a 14 day ‘focus on my husband’ suggestion list to jump start your marriage in the right direction (God-ward) through cultivating an aura of loving your partner.
I challenge you to consider these ideas. They are not a magic wand to transform your marriage and pull a bunny out a hat, but they do put focus and attention on loving your husband actively.
I think that’s good.
Hopefully, your husband may, too.
Just don’t spring all these on him in one day.
(I don’t carry ‘blog malpractice’ insurance for unexpected, sudden deaths due to cardiac arrest.)

14 day “HERE’S TO REKINDLING ROMANCE FOR THE GLORY OF GOD” list
1. Tell your husband that you love him.
2. Make a list of as many things as you can think of that you appreciate about your husband. (Okay, you can stop at 10.) Then thank God for him.
3. Leave your husband his favorite candy bar with a note taped to it telling him, "I thank God for you!"
4. Pray for your husband. Specifically. Scripturally (try Philippians 1:9-11). At length.
5. Explain to your husband 3 reasons why you respect him.
6. Describe for your husband the things in your life that he provides for which you are thankful.
7. Compliment/admire/thank your husband in front of others. (Be sincere.)
8. Remind your kids (if you have them/if still at home) of how thankful they should be for their dad and explain why.
9. Kiss your husband attentively when he first walks in the door. Kiss him like you mean it.
10. The next time you have an irritated response/thought to something he’s said or done, replace it with an item from #2 or 5. Then whisper a quick prayer for him.
11. Repeat #10 until it is a habit. It’s called grace.

12. Read 1 Cor. 13:4-7 and ask God to help you live these qualities out in your love to your husband.

My list is a bit short; do you have some ideas?

Share them by leaving a comment. (You can do it anonymously….really. )
My suggestions aren’t rocket science…I’d love to hear yours!

What can we do to demonstrate and/or verbalize our love for our spouse?