Thanksgiving in the garden

It is time for Thanksgiving.  So, take a moment on the following assignment:

What are five things you are thankful for about your spouse?

 - STOP - Come up with a list of at least 5 things - 

Think about your list.  Is it made up of things they want to be thanked for, or what is important to you?  Nothing wrong if it is about you, it is your thankfulness we are talking about after all, but if you stretch your gratitude a bit further you have an opportunity to strengthen your marriage.

What am I talking about.  Well, I'm thankful for great sex and a fit wife.  While Jen knows I'm grateful, these are not her top priorities.  I'm also thankful that she makes the world a more beautiful place through her creativity, that she is there for friends in need, that she strives to be a great mom.  I don't express this gratitude enough.

This Thanksgiving, think about your differences as man and woman.  Have you expressed your gratitude for his hard work?  for his accomplishments?  for his faithfulness?  How about for her loving spirit? for her companionship?  for her encouragement?

When we look beyond the surface, we are different.  What we are thankful for is different, but also what we want to be thanked for is different as well.  What might gender appropriate thanksgiving look like in your relationship?  Fill each other up!

Thank God we are different!