In the beginning of this year, the Lord opened up my eyes to several areas in my life that I have neglected. Unfortunately, my marriage of one of these, taking it for granted without putting the energy and time God desires for a Christian husband. Thus, I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting and praying about the best solution to revitalize my marriage. The answer has come in the form of a marriage makeover.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, Ephesians 5:25.
After having three kids, one of our favorite television shows to watch as a family was Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with Ty Pennington. ABC and corporate sponsors gave families who were down on their luck or recovering from a loss to have a fresh start. Movies like The Ultimate Gift and Fire Proof have added practical ideas to apply daily which individuals can alter their perspective on life and enhance their ability to love. These influences have inspired me to put a formula for a marriage makeover into my movie script.
House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord, Proverbs 19:14.
In the last two weeks, I’ve heard two sermons which have convinced me that I am on the right track. Since a portion of my current script has a couple going through marriage counseling, I hope that I am able to communicate and portray a useful tool for struggling couples. In a society that is trading in marriages like a used car, I pray that the final edit of Dragged Behind the Devil’s Door will be the next film to impact America in a positive manner. Below are the themes I have woven into my script.
- Turn the television off and begin to create your own reality show.
- Invest time weekly in an activity of the others choice, talking about it over dinner or a walk so you don’t stop getting to know one another.
- Serve one another by stopping what you are doing to listen, love and pray together.
- Display unexpected acts of kindness to ignite passion and physical intimacy.
by Jay Mankus
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