It’s hard to believe it’s December 19 and Christmas is just six days
away. So here are eight awesome gifts we think your spouse would
love this year:
1. The Gift Of A New Attitude
(You Not Them)
How would you rate your attitude?
Pessimistic? Optimistic?
Do you find the worst or look for the best in your spouse?
Do you find fault or give encouragement?
A new attitude can totally transform your marriage.
So instead of being negative, critical, or selfish, choose
to be optimistic, encouraging and generous!
Not sure how to start? Then do this: start smiling more
often - especially at your spouse. Tell them what you
appreciate about them.
This alone could make for a pretty amazing Christmas.
2. Give the Gift of Restoration
Is your marriage in need of healing?
Could your relationship be improved or strengthened?
If so, you have three options:
1) Ignore it
2) Fuss over it
3) Restore it
The choice is yours. Things can stay the same or you can
choose to make things better.
Give your spouse the gift of an improved
relationship
this year.
3. Gift the gift of Blamelessness
What would happen if you stopped blaming your spouse for
your problems?
Look, marriage takes two people. And the truth of the matter is
that your spouse causes some of the problems and YOU cause
some of the problems.
No big deal. That’s just how it is.
So consider giving your spouse the wonderful gift of no longer
blaming
them for everything that you think is wrong with your relationship.
4. Give the Gift of Vision
Share your vision with your spouse.
The Bible says that when there is no vision things start to
die.
Do you have a vision for your marriage?
Give your spouse the gift of letting them know what you want
from your marriage and life. And ask them about their vision.
Share any problems or
challenges you see, and any dreams,
goals or hopes you have.
5. Give The Gift Of Time
One of the very best gifts we can give our spouse is the gift
of time.
Time is something that when it’s gone it’s gone
forever.
So give your spouse the gift of time – give them your FULL
attention; gift them distraction-free time.
6. Gift the Golden Rule
It’s simple. How would you like to be treated?
Start treating your
spouse that way.
Be loving, appreciative, kind, caring, warm, playful, fun,
energetic.
You get the idea.
Scripture says that we reap what we sow. So start
treating
your partner how you want to be treated.
Give your spouse the gift of a higher quality of love this Christmas!
7. Give the Gift of Courtesy
Be considerate, polite, respectful, loving and
nice.
Why does it seem that the longer people are married the
less courteous they become?
Why are we sometimes nicer to strangers than we are to the
one we promised to love and cherish for the rest of our life?
Give your spouse the gift of being nicest to them this Christmas.
8. The Gift of A Problem-Free Break
Give your spouse the gift of a mini-vacation in 2016.
Make it a problem-free
break where you decide not to dredge
up the past or discuss old wounds.
The purpose of this mini-vacation is to enjoy each others’
company without any of the hurts, hangups or fights.
Just get to know each other again.
There you have it. That's it. Eight awesome gifts for your spouse
this Christmas.
Remember, what’s under the Christmas tree isn’t nearly as
important as what’s in your heart.
YOU have the power and ability to give your spouse some very,
very special gifts this Christmas that don’t cost a single penny but
that are absolutely priceless.
So from our heart to yours, may you have a wonderful holiday
season that overflows
with hope, peace, and joy.
