The Love Dare: Day 9

DAY #9:  Love Makes Good Impressions
"Greet one another with a kiss"  1 Peter 5:14

TODAY'S DARE:
Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse today.  Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm.  Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.

MY REFLECTION:
Just the other day I had to ask my spouse 3 things that irritated him about myself.  He shared with me that how I brushed him off when I greeted him irritated him.  How ironic that this dare would find me only days after that confession.  Today was Sunday, therefore we were together all day.  Not exactly the best day for this challenge.  I had resolved to change how I greet my husband already, so tomorrow would be the best day to put my greeting to the test... or so I thought.  My husband and I laid down for a nap after lunch and didn't wake until late in the evening.  I got up later than my husband and eventually ventured out into the living room.  He was so happy to see me and spoke to me enthusiastically, like he had been waiting for me to get up.  I started to mumble an unintelligent response and realized quickly that God had given me an opportunity to greet my husband according to His word, and we never even left the house.  I smiled at him and gave him a kiss.  My husband then proceeded to do something that only happens at rare (VERY RARE) moments.  He completely opened himself up to me and was very transparent.  He revealed some deep insecurities that he has and concerns for the future.  He was so humble and sincere!  I love that man.  God is so good and even when we think something in impossible or inconvenient He shows us different!

"For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love."  Philemon 7

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