Hubby and I just celebrated our 9th ‘Proposal Date’ anniversary this week. It’s hard to believe that we have been blessed with a total of 13 years of dating and domestic bliss. Even though I’m married to the #besthusbandever, I am very much still a work/wife-in-progress.

Recently I heard this great piece of marriage advice from a Focus On The Family podcast. I wish I had heard it 13 years ago. It has revolutionized our marriage.It goes something like this: “Don’t try to change your spouse, love them unconditionally and pray for them.” Instead of nagging, manipulating or doing whatever it takes to get things my way, I realized that I cannot change my husband, I can only influence, serve and love him. Sure, it’s not easy and it takes a lot more patience and perseverance (and some days are easier than others), but it sure is more effective!

How else can one explain why all of a sudden, instead of even asking him to, hubby started to help out around the house? And even though I didn’t pray for a bag, a little while back, hubby even bought me a souvenir from Michael Kors on his way home from an overseas trip.

My husband is living proof that praying is so much better than nagging. And loving is so much better when it’s unconditional.
Happy anniversary honey.