CHERISH - WEEK 2
We have officially read the first 2 chapters of our "Cherish" book and it started out with a bang!
Ryan and I put together another YouTube video video with an overview of Chapters 1 & 2 and what stood out to us the most. I believe it really is powerful to watch these as a couple, especially for men. Women have an easy time chatting about all things, but sometimes it's helpful for men to hear from another man. And I'm so grateful Ryan is taking this as seriously as he is and really challenging other men to step up not only in marriage, but ultimately in their relationships with the Lord as that is where all other relationships stem from.
Chapter 1
I loved that chapter 1 talked all about the definition of "cherishing" and how that is different from loving. To cherish is to present in a good light, to uphold something, to present something in the best light possible. And for many of us this doesn't come naturally. But the best part is that to cherish is not an emotion. It's an action. So even if you feel like all love is lost in your marriage and it's hopeless, you can put into practice these ways to cherish and rekindle that love that you had on the day you married your spouse!
Chapter 2
Moving onto chapter 2 I loved how practical it was. The comparison game is a trap 100% of the time. It is NEVER beneficial. It NEVER grows a marriage, it only cuts it down. So to cut off the comparison game before it enters your mind is the most beneficial. Our goal is how to take our "Adam" and our "Eve" and make them the BEST version of themselves! How to present them in a light that is cherishing them. How to see them as the only woman in the world! And then, little by little, these acts of cherishing your spouse will turn into emotions of feelings of why you first picked them. And our goal is to live each day like its our wedding day:)
The Challenge!
Each week we want to give you a challenge with some accountability since we will be doing it as well! Last week was to pray together as a couple! This week is to find one attribute you LOVE about your spouse that you can verbally tell them so that they feel like the only woman/man in the world! Words of affirmation are so powerful!
Also something we learned this week, try to do it earlier in the day:) It not only starts your day off well and thinking about how you can help your spouse, but sometimes if you wait to long you feel like you've gotta say something to check it off the list and it's not as genuine. Ps, you can also leave your word in a little note or text throughout the day. I guarantee it will bring a smile to your spouse knowing they are thinking of you!
We are praying alongside you this week as we continue to make our marriages the best they can be!
