Epiphany

I had an epiphany about marriage last night. I'm excited--and a little bit startled--by the realization that suddenly came to me. I'm excited because this "discovery" gives me something very practical to do; I'm startled because it's surprising to me that the realization feels so "new" (as though I'd never thought of it before).

It came to me in the form of these two questions: 1) What if I asked my wife what she really enjoys doing when we're together; and 2) What if I asked her what she really appreciates me doing (with our boys, around the house, etc.). Both of these are summed up in a principle of marriage I think about often but put into the form of a question much less frequently. The question would sound something like this: What else can I do to bless my wife...and what more can I do to serve her?

I think I'm pretty good at philosophizing about things like this but have lots of room for growth when it comes to finding practical ways to actually DO SOMETHING! God has given me great vision and goals for my marriage... But what am I doing to accomplish those things? The two questions in the paragraph above are SO simple...but their answers could have a profound readout in my relationship with my wife.

I'm looking forward to asking the questions and excited about what the answers will give me to do.