A few days ago, I mentioned how changing your attitude can change your marriage. The thing about it, it is true!
Today, it’s easy to remember everything your husband does wrong. Tomorrow, if he dies, you’ll miss everything he did right.
If your husband dies all his great attributes will become painfully clear. Why is it so hard to appreciate what we have when it is right there in front of us? You love him!
We all have different reasons why we love our husbands. And we need to remember them daily. Think about your reasons. Think about them a lot or put them in writing by sharing them in the comments below! It will be the beginning of appreciating what you have.
I love my husband because:
1. He’s a good guy.
There are the bad boys, and there are the good guys. My husband, Mark, is definitely a good guy (though the facial hair he’s sporting these days does give him a little of a bad boy edge!). He has a tender heart, he’s loyal, and he loves God.
2. He loves me and our family.
I know my husband would do anything for me and our children. He’s nursed me through a serious illness. He’s stood by our children as they have gone through tough times. And in the good times, he’s not embarrassed to show his joy in being with us.
3. He tries hard.
He’s not perfect, but he sure does try to be a good husband. He’ll read marriage books, he’ll admit when he’s wrong (and bring home flowers to make up for it!), and he still hasn’t given up on figuring out what makes me tick!
4. He works hard.
Mark is a quiet warrior. Every day (even when he doesn’t feel great) he rolls out of bed and immediately starts thinking about how he can serve the people he reaches through his job at Family First. He does this because he really cares about families. He does it because he wants to set a good example for our children. He does it because he takes his role as a provider seriously. I love him for that.
5. He’s still the one for me.
When I first spotted Mark 30 years ago, I thought he was the cutest guy I ever saw. All of these years later he’s still cute. But, as handsome as he is on the outside, it’s what I have learned about him on the inside that has taken my love to a level I really didn’t know even existed.
