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The Treasure I Married: A 3-Day Marriage Plan

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Love in the Mirror

The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

1 Samuel 16:7

The overemphasis on physical attractiveness in our society is frequently damaging to self‐confidence. A case in point is the story of Peter Foster, a Royal Air Force pilot in World War II.

During an air battle, Foster was the victim of a terrible fire. He survived, but his face was burned beyond recognition. He spent many anxious moments in the hospital wondering if his family—and especially his fiancée—would still accept him. They did. His fiancée assured him that nothing had changed except a few millimeters of skin. Two years later they were married.

Foster said of his wife, “She became my mirror. She gave me a new image of myself. When I look at her, she gives me a warm, loving smile that tells me I’m okay.”

That’s the way marriage ought to work, too—it should be a mutual admiration society that overlooks a million flaws and builds the self‐ esteem of both partners. Let’s become each other’s mirrors, reflecting back love and affirmation every chance we get.

Just between us . . .

• When was the last time I complimented you on your appearance?

• Is our marriage a “mutual admiration society”?

• Would you still love me if I became disfigured like Peter Foster?

• What do you think the Lord sees in me?

• How can I be a better “mirror” for you?

Lord Jesus, You came to bring Your presence and Your love to all—regardless of looks or ability, of health or condition. Thank You so much! May we reflect that same enthusiastic and unconditional love to each other in our marriage. Amen.

Excerpted from Night Light for Couples, used with permission.

(To her) Your cheeks are lovely with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels . . . Behold, you are beautiful, my love; behold, you are beautiful . . . You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. (Song of Songs 1:10, 15; 4:7, ESV)

(To him) My beloved is radiant and ruddy, distinguished among ten thousand. His head is the finest gold; his locks are wavy, black as a raven. (Song of Songs, 5:10-11, ESV)

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The Treasure I Married: A 3-Day Marriage Plan

The apostle Paul wrote, “. . . I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think . . .” (Rom. 12:3, ESV). This concept, contextually applied to relationships among believers, can be adapted by spouses: we ought to think more highly of one another than we do of ourselves – and convey it with words and actions. Let’s consider how.

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