For the next 7 days let's try a love experiment. Okay? Okay. It's not going to take too much effort (at least I hope not). But for the next 7 days - I want you to ask your spouse if there is anything you can do to improve your marital relationship and if there is anything you could do to serve them. And then I want you to do it. Don't think about it. Just do it.
Good marriages are built out of service to one another. They don't just happen. If you want a good marriage or a great marriage, you are going to have to push self aside and serve your spouse (Galatians 5:13-14). Don't expect anything in return. Just serve. Here are a list of things you can do to serve:
1. Pack their lunch and leave a little note for them.
2. Make the bed and decorate it with a rose, a card, or a teddy bear.
3. Make breakfast and bring it to them in bed.
4. Cook dinner and be quick to get their condiments, refills, etc.
5. Initiate sex and don't just initiate - take the time to light candles, dress the part (or undress), wear perfume/cologne, etc.
Service is not a bad word. We can experience the joy of seeing our spouse fulfilled (which in return will make them want to serve you). Try the love experiment for 7 days and see the difference in your marriage.
Let us know how it went! I'll check back with you in 7 days.
Note: El and I are teaching the marriage class this week at New Hope MBC - Enterprise for Vacation Bible School. June 22-25. 6pm nightly. Please come out and join us!
New Hope MBC - Enterprise
2731 Enterprise
Memphis, TN 38114
If you have any questions, please email us at godsunion@comcast.net
Register (just for a head count) HERE.
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