Reading through the devotional and especially selected excerpts, I have found very insightful and beneficial concepts and information by Dr. Eggerichs. He made a very profound statement about devotions. Devotions are not supposed to be about the two of us (as a couple) connecting as husband and wife emotionally and sexually. Devotions is our time to spend in God's word, seeking Him and Christ. Not spending time correcting or judging one another. Seeking, learning and following God's word. As he stated, devotions are not to be used to motivate your husband to better love you. It's nice that Dr. Eggerichs understands the dynamics in the marriage, which we rarely talk about. Women knowingly and unknowingly have a tendency in certain areas to make a husband feel inadequate or have an "I know better or more" attitude. We have the more emotional personality, the more connected feelings, relationally.
Continuing on, we find more directions and Biblical teaching, as well as, Dr. Eggerichs personal insights and wisdom. His 80/20 theory for example, is very awakening and eye opening, in marriage we tend to focus on the small empty part of the glass, versus the beautiful, almost full part. We have so many good things/moments/parts of our lives that outweigh the negative parts and we tend to let that tiny negative looking glass affect all the positive points/parts. These insights and more you will find in the Love & Respect Experience. I believe it will help my marriage prayer life and I hope yours too.
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