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Putting Our Spouses First

9/20/2011

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I went to the video store recently to get a Christian love story my sister recommended. When I got there the movie had already been checked out. As I was praying about what to rent I saw a display of the movie “Thor.” I remembered my husband mentioned he wanted to see that movie when it was out in the theaters. So even though I didn’t particularly want to watch Thor, I rented it to surprise my husband.

I don’t watch too many secular movies. Most of what’s out there today is junk. But this movie was surprisingly clean. I don’t remember any swearing. Normally in action hero movies there’s a women dressed provocatively and there’s usually a sex scene. That wasn’t the case in this movie. The only part that was revealing was when Thor had his shirt off. And I think my husband was more impressed than I was. In fact, I think He’s worked out every day since that movie. :)

The movie also had a great message about a father’s unconditional love for his sons. It reminded me of God’s unconditional love for us. I wanted to bless my husband and I ended up blessed by that movie. Plus, it ended up being a great love story, so I got the movie I wanted after all.

I believe God blesses us when we lay down our desires and put our spouses' desires first. Jesus said that greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life (his own needs) for his friends (for others).
—John 15:13

I remember going to my husband’s work Christmas party one time when a woman made a comment to me saying, “I never go to my husband’s work events. I make him go by himself.”

I may not enjoy sitting with a bunch of people I don’t know, but I go to those things to support my husband. I believe doing the things my husband wants to do helps draw him closer to me. That woman doesn’t realize she’s separating herself from her husband, and it could open the door for another woman to come in. I have seen that happen many times.

When couples repeatedly do things separate from each other it opens the door to temptations. When we are considerate with our spouses’ interests rather than being selfish with our own interests, it strengthens our bonds in our marriages and draws us closer together. Our marriages will be blessed when we put our spouses' desires first.

So husbands, watch those romance movies with your wives, go shopping with them, take walks with them, and see how it draws them closer to you. Wives, go to those football games with your husbands, be at their work events, support them, and see how your marriages will blessed!


Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
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Romans 12:10
6 Comments
Mindy Stapleton link
9/20/2011 07:26:03 am

We actually rented this one this weekend too. It is not my favorite kind of movie either. I was pleasantly surprised that not only was it clean but I actually enjoyed it!

Blessings,

Mindy

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Amanda Beth link
9/20/2011 08:26:49 am

Hi Mindy. I know, I think I liked it better than my husband:)
Thanks for the comment!
God bless,
Amanda

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Steven Sawyer
9/20/2011 09:45:14 pm

Amanda, I watched three Lifetime movies with my wife Sunday afternoon and into the evening. She sat with me for hours Saturday afternoon watching football with me. It's wonderful fellowship time for us, we call it shoulder to shoulder time (from the book Love and Respect). We both feel blessed doing things like that for and with each other. Thank you for renting that movie and sharing your blessing with us.

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Amanda Beth link
9/21/2011 04:11:41 pm

Hi Steve! Wow, three movies in one day. I bet she's loving you:) I need to watch football more with my husband. Thanks for sharing that. Many blessings to you and your wife!

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Warren Baldwin link
9/24/2011 02:26:24 pm

Very good. I put a paragraph on my fb page with a link to here.

Tomorrow (Sun) I'll have a marriage post up on FF.

Good work here. wb

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Amanda Beth link
9/24/2011 09:23:11 pm

Thanks, Warren! I really appreciate it. I'll spread the word.

God bless:)

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    I'm a wife of 16 years, mother of four children (ages 3 to 11), and author of "YOU CAN HAVE A HAPPY FAMILY - Steps to Enjoying Your Marriage and Children"
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    "THE LOVE WALK: A 15-Week Devotional on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8"

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    God has blessed me, my marriage and my family in more ways than I could ever imagine. I am so honored to give my life to Christ and share His Word wherever God sends me.

    "Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed."
    Psalm 112:1-2


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