Little Things Matter
Theme of the week: Be Your Wife's Best Friend
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
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Key Bible Verse: Treat others just as you want to be treated. (Luke 6:31, CEV) Dig Deeper: Romans 12:9-10; Colossians 3:12-14
While it takes one spouse to be friendly, it takes both spouses to be friends. This includes the little things. Perhaps some [real quotes from husbands and wives] will be helpful:
"He lovingly makes me coffee every single morning, and that means a lot to me!"
"She lets me pick the TV shows and control the remote."
"He runs me a hot bubble bath when he knows I've had a tough day caring for our three daughters (all under 5)!"
"She's excited to see me every time I come home."
"I cook, and he washes the dishes. It makes me think he appreciates my time that was spent cooking the dinner, especially since we have two little ones."
"She leaves encouraging notes with my keys or on my car steering wheel."
"He calls home at lunchtime no matter what … just to reconnect."
"I love it when she goes with me to a sports bar to watch a game even though she's not into it, just because she knows I love it."
"He holds my hand."
What would you add to the list?
—Mark and Grace Driscoll in Real Marriage
My Response: How can I do a better job at showing my wife I love her and cherish our friendship?
Thought to Apply: A good marriage is not "made in heaven," but on earth. Love is a fragile commodity which needs to be cultivated and nourished constantly.—Billy Graham (evangelist)
Adapted from Real Marriage (Thomas Nelson, 2012) by permission. All rights reserved by the copyright holder and/or the publisher. May not be reproduced.
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Dear God, help me to treat my wife as my very best friend; by your grace, may we work together to build and strengthen our friendship.
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