Scriptures
Philippians 1:21 nkjv
“ For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain”
Does this apply in Marriage ?
Couples Devotion September 17
September 17
[R]ealize you have a “filter” on. You tend to only “hear”certain kinds of love language. For example, your spouse may be working hard to provide you with material things, but you wish he were more verbal. There is a tendency to say, “He doesn’t love me!” because he is not communicating love in your most valuable language. Take off your filter and recognize the love your spouse is giving you. (Hardcover, p. 154; paperback, p. 171)
GIVING, HELPING, LISTENING, TALKING. Judson Swihart wrote a book called How Do You Say “I Love You”? that provided a number of specific ways to show love that stretched over all four categories. We’ve teased these out into twelve specific ways to show love. We will look at four each day. Some say “love me”
(1) by giving me things, from thoughtful gifts to meeting my material needs and wants;
(2) by helping me, by giving priority to helping me accomplish my responsibilities;
(3) by listening to me with focused attention when I want to talk, by being understanding;
(4) by talking to me and letting me know what you are really thinking and feeling-your joys, hopes, worries, and fears.
Reflection: Which of these four love languages are the most emotionally valuable to you? Before asking – which do you think is the most valuable to your spouse? Now compare your answers.
Thought for prayer: Ask God that over these three days that you and your spouse can get more clarity about how to communicate love to each other in ways that fit your particular needs.