You know I have heard many women complain that their husbands are not romantic, adoring, devoted, etc. Seems all the romance that was flowing like a river in courtship has become minimal to non existent in the years after marriage. The constant is that women never lose the desire for adoration. They wanted in during the dating phase and require it no matter how many years they have been married.
Similar conversation came up with my husband the other day. Yes I know he loves me (head knowledge), and he is a great provider and wonderful helping around the house. The problem is, I told him, tender acts of romantic displays go further for inviting an evening of marital pleasure than doing nothing. He may view household chores as a means of showing me how much he cares, and it is wonderful, but it is not the same as sitting arm in arm while watching television or an unexpected kiss or hug. Simply stated, women just don't snap into the mood. A man may have thoughts that occupy his mind most of the day but women generally do not. Especially if they work and tend to a family. Thus the reason for date get-a-ways, dinner for two with the kids at a sitter, tender embraces, flowers or love notes all move us into amore, more.
I started wondering how God's male nature and female nature plays out with us. I think that is why God gets it. He understands both sexes vantage points equally. He loves us totally as we are. Better yet, He is able to receive from us in the love language we speak and give to us at a level we desire. Truly awesome.
Lord it has been the common battle of the sexes for years. Men are from Mars and women from Venus. Thank you that in heaven all the worlds collide and we are one with You. Help us to plod this sod with as much bonding as we can until we all get to our true heavenly home. Amen
Climbing some portions of this mountain path do get physically challenging. Much like the 'broken' things of life. They require a bit more muscle to achieve but the summit always looks good and feels like an accomplishment. It is a place to enjoy the journey and brace yourself for what is ahead. Today I felt like I was climbing one of these steep paths. Help me to add more adoration into my verbal tank till it overflows my heart too. I'll praise and adore you as I keep climbing.
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