Today's Devotional: June 10, 2016

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:2-7

Time and Attention

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.

Colossians 2:19 (ESV)

Lack of time and attention is one of the reasons marriages head for trouble today. It’s true that there are a lot of things that take up our time more than ever in the 21st century; pursuing a means of livelihood, running a business, the hustle and bustle of living in a busy city and so on.

In all of this, however, you must create time for your spouse. Talk to your spouse. Be on the lookout for opportunities to give your spouse an affirming word. When your spouse needs your listening ear, give your full attention. Don’t get comfortable with being so busy that you begin to neglect your spouse.

When you give your spouse time and attention, you will become better friends. You will know and understand each other better. Friends tend to extend grace, forgiveness and kindness towards one another and they have fun together too.

TAKE ACTION

When next your spouse needs to talk to you, put everything aside and listen.

Confessions

I will not neglect my spouse in any way.

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