His Affection

"Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likwise also the wife to her husband" (1 Cor 7:3).

Thankfully, Nathan has NOOOO problem in this area. He is extremely touchy-feely and is constantly hugging and kissing me. I love it. The only time I hate it is when we're in an argument. When I'm mad I don't want to hold hands or be touched because I'm ticked and don't feel like being affectionate. However, it's important for him because touching me somehow signifies that we're still connected even though we're at ends in the argument. Cute, but I've had to do a lot of work at this. And also not shutting him out when I'm upset.

If you have the opposite problem PLEASE read this chapter. Stormie does such a good job of explaining why you shouldn't feel guilty and how a husband can turn around. It's ok!

     Dear Jesus, I want to thank You so much for the affection Nate and I share. I pray that it continues and flourishes and we're always close and openly affectionate. I'm not sure how the future will change or what having kids will do for our relationship but I pray that we set a great example for them too on how to love their future spouses. Help us to not get lost in indifference or busyness but to always make an effort for the other person. I pray that I never take Nathan for granted. Help us to always "great one another with a kiss of love" (1 Peter 5:14) and may our care for each other last and reflect Your care for the church. Amen.

"His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces me." Song of Songs 2:6