List” of things people love about your
spouse. Read it aloud to him, late-show
style, beginning with number ten and
counting down. Be sure to have it typed
nicely on a piece of paper for him to
have as a keepsake of what others love
about him.
Karen
Ehman
8. Make a memorable meal. Is there
a particular meal your spouse loves?
Homemade chicken pot pie his grandma
made, his aunt’s famous lemon mer-
ingue pie, or a scrumptious seafood
strudel from a fancy restaurant you went
to on your honeymoon (my husband’s
fav!)? Track down the original recipe
(or a similar one from the internet) and
whip up a delicious meal.
9. Send something special delivery.
Arrange to have an edible arrangement,
a batch of cupcakes, or a box of sausage
sticks and cheese delivered to his office
on an ordinary day—just because. Sign
it, “From Your Not-So-Secret Admirer.”
10. Pray and say. Set an alarm on
your phone to pray for your spouse at
a specific time every day. Once you’ve
prayed for him, shoot him a quick text
telling him so and sharing what your
requests to God are on his behalf. If you
aren’t praying for your spouse, who is?
Karen Ehman is the author of 14
books, including her latest, Keep
Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy
in Love When Your Love Drives
You Crazy, the New York Times
bestseller Keep It Shut: What to
Say, How to Say It, and When to
Say Nothing at All. She is also a
speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries
and a writer for Encouragement
for Today, online devotions that
reach more than 4 million women
daily. You can find her online at
KarenEhman.com
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