The Love Dare: Day 15

DAY #15:  Love Is Honorable

"Live with your wives in a understanding way... and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life."  1 Peter 3:7

 

TODAY'S DARE:
Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above your normal routine.  It may be holding the door for her.  It might be putting his clothes away for him.  It may be the way you listen and speak in your communication.  Show your mate that he or she is highly esteemed in your eyes.

MY REFLECTION:

Again, today, I was at the church finishing with the decorating.  I felt limited in what I could do to accomplish today's dare.  I did take him lunch while at work but that wasn't really going above and beyond what I would normally do, so that didn't count... much!  He did come spend time with me again this evening while decorating.  He was only supposed to be there for a little while and wound up being there for several hours.  He was so patient and followed me around and talked to me.  He talked about work and all the stuff that he had going on and I listened to him without interrupting him and he helped me periodically without complaining.  It was nice.  I took an interest in his work by listening, he took an interest in my work by being patient and not complaining.  We don't often communicate in that way, but I see it happening more and more here lately.  I would like to think that he is seeing a change in me.  I do honor Tommy and respect him more than he knows.  I try to let him know by telling him but I'm beginning to understand that he feels respected most when I show it: by listening to him, not interrupting or complaining, greeting him with open arms when he comes home, having his laundry done, simple stuff like that!  :) To be very transparent... it's easy to be honorable and respected with someone who is also showing honor and respect in return.  When it's tough is on a day when it all seems to blow up in your face.  That's the part that I'm working on!

"I will also honor them and they will not be insignificant."  Jeremiah 30:19

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