I am currently reading a book called Captivating, by John and Stasi Eldridge. It is such a good book. I usually just read novels, for some reason I have trouble getting through other books no matter how good they are. This book however is keeping my attention and I keep reading it.
The book just talks about the spirit of a woman and how we long to be captivating to our husbands, fathers, and other people. It doesn't focus on outward appearances, but what's on the inside and how that transfers outwards. It makes me tear up sometimes, because I have always been pretty close to my father and we have had a good relationship. I remember growing up dad would take turns taking me and my sisters on father/daughter dates. Those were some of the most precious moments for me. I would also go on trips with dad when he needed to go visit other churches (he was a Pastor). I know that I appreciate how special he made us girls feel. I also look at my parents marriage and want to mirror that in mine. Dad always was so careful about making sure mom was treated special and he loved to take her on dates and do special surpise weekends or special times together. I try not to make Adam be my dad because that just causes problems....how many of us like to hear from our husands "well my mom does it this way or that?" I know I don't!! But there is always a part of me that thinks I wish he would do special things for me like my dad did for my mom. Adam does do special things for me and I appreciate and love my husband and wouldn't trade him, but I think for girls we sometimes long for our fathers....at least I do. And not in some weird, creepy sense!!
So anyway, this got a little long, but I would encourage you to read this book it is really good.
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Yeah, I really liked reading both Captivating and the guy's version Wild at Heart. It's really cool how God makes women and men so that our roles and needs match each other so well.
~Irene
I hear you girl!
Chris and I are constantly trying to identify how to love eachother in ways that have the most impact. BUT, it doesn't always work out that way... Old habits die hard... AND, I had an awesome dad (dad dates and all!).
Currently, I'm working on crazy praising anything that really makes me feel special and totally downplaying anything that doesn't. Men are so sensitive and I know I forget that too often.
Another one with an awesome dad here - dates and all! And not only do I want some of that from Aaron, but I want him to do that for Katie! And I'm trying to figure out how I do that for Andrew - I mean, how do I raise a son to be man who would treat his wife in such a great way???
It is such an important thing to work on!
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