janbear
06-20-2006, 06:27 PM
Relationships and Marriage
SPECIAL THOUGHTS
Maybe you heard the story about the day Lisa finally had
enough. Her husband, Greg, loved to shoot. An expert marksman,
he traveled widely to compete against other enthusiasts, and
occasionally he brought home a trophy. But Lisa had no interest
in marksmanship. In fact, she didn't like guns-period. To make
matters worse, she missed her husband terribly while he was
away pursuing his hobby. One day it dawned on her that their
relationship was in trouble. That was the day Lisa finally had
enough.
Lisa asked Greg to teach her how to shoot a rifle, then joined
him in his travels. Soon she decided to compete at the shooting
events.
To Lisa's surprise, she liked firing a rifle. And to her husband's
surprise, Lisa was a very good shot. She even started bringing
home more trophies than he did. But of the prizes they brought
home, one stood out above all the rest: Their marriage seemed
reborn. The time they spent together at their newfound
common interest helped them develop a closeness that simply
hadn't existed before.
Lisa's story is a good reminder that what seems like an obstacle
might really be an opportunity. Creative, committed couples
discover this secret everyday. Just ask a husband who's learned
to love ballroom dancing or a wife who's gotten hooked on fly
fishing. That's because the best times always seem to come
in pairs.
Source: Night Light: A Devotional for Couples, By Dobson
SPECIAL THOUGHTS
Maybe you heard the story about the day Lisa finally had
enough. Her husband, Greg, loved to shoot. An expert marksman,
he traveled widely to compete against other enthusiasts, and
occasionally he brought home a trophy. But Lisa had no interest
in marksmanship. In fact, she didn't like guns-period. To make
matters worse, she missed her husband terribly while he was
away pursuing his hobby. One day it dawned on her that their
relationship was in trouble. That was the day Lisa finally had
enough.
Lisa asked Greg to teach her how to shoot a rifle, then joined
him in his travels. Soon she decided to compete at the shooting
events.
To Lisa's surprise, she liked firing a rifle. And to her husband's
surprise, Lisa was a very good shot. She even started bringing
home more trophies than he did. But of the prizes they brought
home, one stood out above all the rest: Their marriage seemed
reborn. The time they spent together at their newfound
common interest helped them develop a closeness that simply
hadn't existed before.
Lisa's story is a good reminder that what seems like an obstacle
might really be an opportunity. Creative, committed couples
discover this secret everyday. Just ask a husband who's learned
to love ballroom dancing or a wife who's gotten hooked on fly
fishing. That's because the best times always seem to come
in pairs.
Source: Night Light: A Devotional for Couples, By Dobson