"I am trembling; you have made me as eager for love as a chariot driver is for battle." Song of Solomon 6:12
The anticipation of an enjoyable time together...today's verse says it all. You're ready...they're ready...it's going to be an amazing night out on the town. You get picked up only to discover that there is really no plan at all. He's in jeans and a t-shirt. He asks you where you want to eat and what you want to do. He tells you that he meant to plan ahead...but things were just too busy...and...he hopes you understand. He didn't take care of the plans...but he meant to.
He meant to... She was going to... But is that enough?
A key to romance is finding what needs to be done and doing it. What does this mean? Actually, it's pretty simple. Good intentions are not enough. When it comes to making that special someone feel important...we must actually do those things that we say we are going to do...
Make the reservations in advance...buy the concert tickets...pack the picnic basket...clean your car...get dressed up... and more! Do what you need to do to create a climate of romance! Meant-tos and "It's the thought that counts" just don't work. This is especially important in marriages. We think that our spouse will "understand" if we don't get to it and neglect the details of our relationship. A skipped date night here or a slapped-together experience there are never enough. In fact, over time, these missed details and lack of motivation will actually erode trust and intimacy.
Do you have any "meant-tos" that you've been neglecting with the person you love? When was the last time you fully committed to making your loved one's experience the best it can be? When was the last time you handled ALL the details of a time together....
I know you meant-to... It is my hope that you will... Not only today on Valentine's Day but every opportunity you have to build romance, expectation, and trust.
