No Husband Left Behind
HIM & HER — Together (on the Same Page)
[Challenge]
Embracing Your Life Partner
When was the last time you actually “embraced” the love of your life? At times, we really should demonstrate our love by drawing “close” and holding each other “tight”. Why not take a moment and enjoy loving on your spouse right now? Or, have you forgotten the importance of actively keeping some “romance” inside of your marriage?
[Physical]
First, begin by embracing your spouse physically. Your two bodies should be able to make some form of contact. You may want to start by offering your hands. Some good old-fashioned “hand-holding” may even bring back memories from your “courting” days.
If you are able to get some alone time without any major distractions, consider practicing your kiss. You two love birds can enjoy the warmth from each other’s hands and mouths, right? By the way, you should plan this as “alone” time, just the two of you. Meaning, no “observers”.
Perhaps you would even prefer some snuggle time. Maybe you should offer to hold the love of your life “close” and “tight”. This will likely be a good way of feeling the warmth from each other’s body. Also, you can “whisper” something loving inside the ear of your dear spouse.
[Emotional]
Second, in addition to sharing your physical warmth, consider also embracing some time for an even deeper connection. When was the last time you talked about what you enjoy “most” about your other half, while embracing? Maybe even recall a favorite memory involving the two of you. This will hopefully integrate a time for laughing, and not crying.
This would even be a thoughtful moment to ask about what seems “most” needful for your marriage today. Possibly even consider questioning what “one” thing you could do differently. Of course, your goal is to draw closer together “internally”, as your hearts more passionately unite.
Perhaps you prefer the need for a little deeper connection. The conversation may be better off discussing your inner “feelings” and deep “desires”. This approach can be awesome in marriage, though both of you should have input. Of course, you will probably want to secure more alone time, possibly the remainder of the evening.
[Spiritual]
Third, once your bodies and souls have appropriately connected, you could enjoy some bonding where your spirits agree. Your Christian marriage should always include your Heavenly Father and all the beautiful elements of faith while living together within holy matrimony.
If you feel like talking, consider sharing some of your favorite Bible verses or concepts. Then, you could even say a prayer or blessing for your life partner. Possibly you may even want to discuss “why” you both feel your faith is so important in life and marriage.
Maybe you do not feel the need to talk at all. Simply just hold and love on each other. You may even be driven to rekindle some romance, and possibly even explore a passionate time of intimacy. Remember, your “Christian” marriage should involve “more” than faith and prayer. Be careful never to overlook any aspect of your God-given marriage, while fully embracing your life partner.
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)