On May 3rd

On May 3rd we combined two events, our Cindo de Mayo celebration with our Marriage For Life Date Night. The Date Night is filled with fun, food and a word of encouragement/challenge to all the married couples in attendance. The challenge this time for couples exiting was to do something simple for one another. It was a little thing, but little things can become big things. Some people obviously took the challenge seriously, while others dismissed it as a stupid idea, that was perhaps beneath them. We challenged men to open and close the car door for their lady for the next thirty days with an attempt to bring back some chivalry. Could you imagine if this caught on just from our group doing this? However, in this day and time with two vehicles we’ve had to work at it. Why do something so simple? Well, it requires the man to be intentional, and it requires the woman to be patient. Not to mention, it requires the two to be together every now and then to make it happen. Meanwhile, the women had a different type challenge. The wives were challenged to brag on their man (to him about him) at least once a day. Of course, this would seem forced at first, especially if it hasn't happened in years. Everybody likes to be bragged on, especially men. The purpose in this was to get the man to respect his wife to the point she could have an impact on shaping him into the man God desires. You see, if the man is a “man after God’s own heart” he will be the man the woman wants and needs.—-I know these things simple and trite. But you have to start somewhere. —-If you’re that couple that didn't try, or you just forgot about it, because it wasn’t a habit; I encourage you to start. Try for thirty days, and thank God afterwards. * Confession:(I’m pretty sure I mentioned this that night, but I want to make sure you know) this thirty day thing wasn’t my idea. It was a mixture of things God showed me, and then He just threw it out there. Yeah, I’m saying if you want to call God’s idea “stupid”, then you’re on your own. I think it’s worth trying, What else are you doing?—-By the way, it’s working for the handful of couples that are doing it. Start, restart, persevere… do what it takes to finish strong! God bless you, we know He loves you. (Rom.5:8)— Oh and thanks to all who have testified of how things are getting better.