I hate shopping for other people; especially my husband.
I am the self-titled gift card queen. If the store or website offers a gift card, 9 times out of 10, I've purchased it. I would much rather be the one to provide the funds and let him go pick out his own card. I'll even drive to the store myself.
No it's not romantic, but neither is the product return/exchange line.
With Valentine's Day coming up this week, I thought that I would give you all a little help in the romance department. I can hear you already shouting at the screen that Valentine's Day is your man's responsibility! He should be buying you something and romancing you.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Bottom line is, you have to give something to receive something. Yes, he is the man and he should be thinking about you. I'm sure he is. But you should think about him to.
Okay, stop with the eye rolling. I know you think about him while you are washing his clothes and cooking his meals. I know that you are thinking about him when you know he has something on his mind and praying for him while he's at work. But Valentine's Day has been set aside by the world to represent love. Marriage is all about love. If you want to get it, you have to give it.
2 Corinthians 9:10
"For God is the one who provides
seed for the farmer and then bread to eat.
In the same way, he will provide and increase
Your resources and then produce a great harvest
Of generosity in you."
It really doesn't matter what is on your husband's mind about Valentine's Day. When you do nice and romantic things for your man, God blesses your marriage, and vice versa.
Let's say, for example, you made all the plans for the past few Valentine's Days that you and your husband have been together. You bought the lingerie, made the reservations, got the babysitters. You did it all. You spared no expense. You even bought a gift!
This year, you're tired of making plans, so you decide not to do anything.
And here comes Valentine's Day. You're down in the dumps because you think that he has forgotten all that you did for him in the past.
But God has put you on his mind.
He planned a night that will blow you away, had flowers delivered toy your job, or made reservations at your favorite restaurant. He did these things without your help and you love him for it.
But had you plant the seeds in order to sew the reward.
So, if you happen to have to send a few reminders and drop a few hints, its okay. And when he does it, no matter what he does, make sure that you show appreciation. Thank him as only you can.
Sew those love seeds and expect those returns. God sees you...
He'll give the increase.
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