So I have good intentions to post on this blog. I have things I want to post about too. Does that make the post appear? I have had great conversations with great friends in person and online about marriage that have really stirred my thought pot. Does that make me post? Don't I wish!
In just the same way, you can think of nice things to do for your spouse or say or be. Does that make them happen? If only fruition came straight from the thought!
Thoughts help. Writing helps. Yet, if there is no doing, we are no better off.
President Monson is known for saying, "decisions determine destiny".
If we don't choose to do something, then we are choosing not to. Either way that is an action- a decision that determines our destiny.
As of right now, at this moment, where are you headed in your marriage?
Are you on a selfish or unselfish road? Is it about you or them? Me or we?
How about romance? Where does that fit in? Do you go to bed at the same time? Forgo an episode of your favorite show in order to make your own? ;)
Do you enjoy the benefits of prayer in your marriage? Either you pray together or you don't. Either way, it's a choice.
In just the same way, you can think of nice things to do for your spouse or say or be. Does that make them happen? If only fruition came straight from the thought!
Thoughts help. Writing helps. Yet, if there is no doing, we are no better off.
President Monson is known for saying, "decisions determine destiny".
If we don't choose to do something, then we are choosing not to. Either way that is an action- a decision that determines our destiny.
As of right now, at this moment, where are you headed in your marriage?
Are you on a selfish or unselfish road? Is it about you or them? Me or we?
How about romance? Where does that fit in? Do you go to bed at the same time? Forgo an episode of your favorite show in order to make your own? ;)
Do you enjoy the benefits of prayer in your marriage? Either you pray together or you don't. Either way, it's a choice.
I am not trying to make you feel like a failure. I am trying to help all of us see that doing is what gets things done, not just thinking about it.
Today is Friday. How about that date? Babysitters all booked? Call a friend right now and arrange a swap. Not going to happen tonight? Then at least go outside and have a bum war on the tramp or grab a Popsicle and go for a walk. Play 20 questions while you're out. -I've found out some awesome things about Zach while playing that game.
Sunday is often a great time to talk about the upcoming week/month. During that chat, schedule time for each other. -lunch/dinner date, temple night, camp out, what can I do for you and you for me? -more kissing? More laughing? More cuddling? More thoughtful notes? Favorite meal? What would you like for Father's Day?
Write these things and more on your calendar, put them in your phone. Plan on doing them.
Really. It is all about action. Let's do it. Love em' like you mean it!
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