Hopefully, by now you have a plan for Valentine's Day and are about to burst with excitement as you anticipate the joy you are about to bring your mate.
I am puzzled to hear people complain about the attention given to the idea of romance this time of year. The fact is that romance is a special gift from God given to help life be more fun and enjoyable for married couples. You probably know that life is filled with obstacles, difficulties, responsibilities, and monotonous routines. Romantic expressions between a husband and wife are like those cool mountain streams that renew and refresh the relationship.
I am glad that we have a day set aside in our culture to help me remember to focus on this wonderful gift.
Take a minute to think about this whole thing. In all of creation, humans are the only ones who enjoy the process of attraction, courtship and marriage. The animals are driven solely by an instinct to pair up in order to reproduce.
During the courtship phase, couples are caught up in the euphoria of finding love and the possibilities it brings. After marriage, too many couples allow the difficulties and routines to transform the euphoria into boredom and griping.
My point the past few weeks is that while the euphoria may not last in its initial intensity, it is replaced with something better...abiding love, it can be rekindled and enjoyed again and again throughout the marriage by returning to the practices of courtship.
So, focus on your mate. Plan and scheme ways to thrill and bless your mate. Get creative. open your heart and share it with your mate and enjoy this gift of romance throughout your marriage!
I am puzzled to hear people complain about the attention given to the idea of romance this time of year. The fact is that romance is a special gift from God given to help life be more fun and enjoyable for married couples. You probably know that life is filled with obstacles, difficulties, responsibilities, and monotonous routines. Romantic expressions between a husband and wife are like those cool mountain streams that renew and refresh the relationship.
I am glad that we have a day set aside in our culture to help me remember to focus on this wonderful gift.
Take a minute to think about this whole thing. In all of creation, humans are the only ones who enjoy the process of attraction, courtship and marriage. The animals are driven solely by an instinct to pair up in order to reproduce.
During the courtship phase, couples are caught up in the euphoria of finding love and the possibilities it brings. After marriage, too many couples allow the difficulties and routines to transform the euphoria into boredom and griping.
My point the past few weeks is that while the euphoria may not last in its initial intensity, it is replaced with something better...abiding love, it can be rekindled and enjoyed again and again throughout the marriage by returning to the practices of courtship.
So, focus on your mate. Plan and scheme ways to thrill and bless your mate. Get creative. open your heart and share it with your mate and enjoy this gift of romance throughout your marriage!
Refresh the Romance this year!
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