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As soon as the newlyweds returned from their honeymoon, the young bride called her mother, who lived a couple of hours away. “How did everything go?” her mom asked.
“Oh, mother,” she began, “The honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic, we had a terrific time. But, mother, on our way back, Andy started using really horrible language. Stuff I’d never heard before. Really terrible four-letter words. You’ve got to come get me and take me home. Please, Mother!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.
“But, honey,” the mother countered, “What four-letter words?”
“I can’t tell you, mother, they’re too awful! Come get me, please!”
“Darling, you must tell me what has gotten you so upset…. Tell mother what four-letter words he used.”
Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mother, words like dust, wash, iron, cook.”
I’ve been hearing that I have been taking it too easy on the ladies, so here you go.
What I had planned on speaking on today is the place of “being present” means in a marriage. But I’m going to deviate from that a bit today. But I do want to challenge you with this:
Being present means that we are present with our loved one in such a way that they can sense when they are the focus and receiving your total energy and you are genuinely listening to them.
Being present is vital in order to have a healthy relationship. It means you come to the relationship with an energetic effort to enjoy your time together removing distractions so that you can develop an authentic connection between the two of you.
There are 5 benefits to being present in a relationship:
- Enhanced connection
- Improved communication
- Increased intimacy
- Greater emotional well-being
- Stronger relationship satisfaction
Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,”
This includes our relationships! Give your marriage your all, your whole heart!
Guys, your word is Love! This is how to spell it to your wife: Couple!
Closeness
Openness
Understanding (Don’t try to fix, just listen)
Peacemaking (Say I’m sorry)
Loyalty
Esteem (Honor and cherish her)
Ladies, your word is Respect! This is how to spell it to your husband: Chairs!
Conquest (Desire to work and achieve)
Hierarchy (Desire to protect and provide)
Authority (Desire to serve and lead)
Insight (Desire to analyze and counsel)
Relationship
Sexuality
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