Daily Generous Wife Tips

Allover Blessing

The Generous Wife — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:30:20 +0000

Give your husband an all over massage. There is something really incredible about this kind of touch. It says "I love you," "you turn me on," and "I want to bless you" all at the same time.

Buy some massage oil and warm it (just let it float in a bowl of hot water for a bit). Have him lay face down on a large towel. Rub all the tiredness and soreness out of his muscles starting at the neck and shoulders and working down to his feet. Then have him roll over and work your way back up the front. Finish by stroking his genitals as foreplay to warm relaxed lovemaking.

His hands are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is carved ivory inlaid with sapphires. His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of fine gold ... This is my beloved. Song of Songs 5:14-16 NKJV

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You Are Special Today

The Generous Wife — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:30:39 +0000

I bought a plate awhile back that says "You are special today" around the rim. We actually use it quite a lot. You are supposed to pull it out on birthdays and special days, but I find that folks need to know they are special more often than that. If someone has had a rough day, they are likely to find it at their place setting. Guests are pretty special as well. And, of course, that is the "just because" reason.

I highly recommend the "special" plate, but you could get creative and make your own or just buy an outrageously pretty plate and make that your family's special plate.

Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Margaret Cousins

(A special thank you to all who add comments on the blog. Your ideas and thoughtful words add so much to the tips. Bless you.)

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Little Seeds

The Generous Wife — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:30:55 +0000

My husband and I had dinner with friends that we haven't seen in a couple of years. It was so good to see that they were still happily married, had great kids, were surviving financially and had a solid place in a gathering of believers. I couldn't have asked for better for them.

I am reminded again how important it is to have friends and encourage each other in your marriage relationship. I think of the times that we spent with these friends and I know that we sowed a lot of good stuff in each others lives that is now bearing fruit. I feel blessed down to my toes.

Any fool can count the seeds in an apple. Only God can count all the apples in one seed. Robert H. Schuller

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Little Kiss

The Generous Wife — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:30:49 +0000

When your husband is sitting with his back to you, sneak up and give him a kiss on the back of his neck.

Now a soft kiss - Aye, by the kiss, I vow an endless bliss. John Keats

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Good News

The Generous Wife — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:30:24 +0000

Sometimes when I listen to the news I am discouraged by all the bad news. I wonder, however, if I am not guilty of being a "bad news bearer" when my husband walks in the door. Do I barrage him with all the bad news of my day or do I make his homecoming a welcoming, peaceful experience?

So as a tip for today, when your husband arrives home, listen to yourself and begin to replace bad news with pleasant words and good news. Unless it is an absolute emergency, wait for a good time to address any challenging issues.

Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad. Proverbs 12:25 NAS

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Inspiration

The Generous Wife — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:30:59 +0000

From time to time, my husband and I email little bits of things to each other. It might be a link to a funny utube or it might be a link to an interesting article. Occasionally it's a good quote or a little love note.

The idea is to connect to your sweetie by email. Share your world and learn from his world.

Inspiration is the gift of those who have experienced life at its most defined moments. Sasha Azevedo

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Laugh More

The Generous Wife — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:30:33 +0000

Pray for a sense of play, humor and fun in your marriage. Being serious all the time makes everyone a bit cranky, so ask the Lord to infuse your marriage with fun and laughter.

Mirth is God's medicine. Everybody ought to bathe in it. Henry Ward Beecher

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