Welcome to Episode 30! As you may know by now we talk a lot about taking our 10 Day Ignite your Marriage Challenge! But what exactly is it and why is it so important? In this episode we break down all 10 things that you need to do to feel more connected and more in Love! Is it a guarantee, of course not for everyone. But this is what helped us and has helped many other couples who have taken the challenge! So what do you have to lose? Jump in and get busy!
Are you ready?? Her we go!
The 10 Day Ignite Your Marriage Challenge!
Here are the activities that you must and get to do everyday of the Challenge
1. Get busy, Make Love, you know, have Sex at least 7 out of the 10 days!! Say what?!?! Yes you can!
I read somewhere that sex is like Chocolate, its good even when you’re not in the mood. So no excuses, schedule it and do your best to hit that 70% mark. If you are not already doing this, this can bring your closeness to a whole new level. The feeling of intimacy is a game changer.
2. Kiss each other on the Lips Hello and goodbye daily. Even if you are together all day. Make it work.
We are all about the 7 second kiss. This is your spouse, not your Grandma, so NO pecks! 7 seconds on the lips to say Hello and Goodbye.
3. Look each other in the eyes and say "I Love you" followed by one reason why, 3 times daily. Its okay to repeat the reason why on a diffent day, but at least try to be original.
For example Lyndan will look into Vanessas eyes and say “I Love you because you can tell when Im upset and you do your best to pull it out of me so I will feel better.” Vanessa may say “I Love you because you remind me to invest in other people and to hear them out before I tell them about myself.” Your turn.
4. Hold hands. At the store, at lunch, even while driving in the car or laying in bed.
This one can feel a little akward at first but it is so cool! Feeling like teenagers in love again. Most people will think you just started dating. How sad is that. Turn back the clock and hold hands everywhere.
5. 30 Minutes a day without technology. You'll survive, I promise! No t.v, no radio, no podcast, no cell. Just you and your spouse chillin with each other for 30 minutes.
Yes we are taking it back to the prehistoric times, times of the CaveMan! If they could do it, so can you. Take the time to talk, hang out with no distractions. You will be amazed to learn how each others day went when you just talk. You can also use this time as part of Challenge #1
6. Write One Love letter. Just one. Well at least one.
Text are great, as a matter of fact texting each other is on the list, however there is nothing like getting a heart felt love letter. Pen to paper. Tell Him/her how you feel in detail. Make sure to keep this letter and refer back to it when every you are feeling upset or discouraged. I love my Love letters.
7. Do your absolute best to go to bed at the same time as each other every night.
Going to bed at the same time doesn’t seem like a big deal right? It is. Its a time to unwind together. Maybe rub the shoulders, run fingers through the hair and exhale. Another bonding moment without having to say a word.
8. Send a love text once a day that would freak your kids out if they saw it.
This is the foreplay of the day. Guys be sure to text how sexy and beautiful you think your wife is and how you can’t wait to hold her and so on…. Girls text your man about his sexy arms and how strong he is and how you can’t wait for….well use your imagination!
9. Date night at least twice. Even if the date is sitting in the back yard having a drink together. Do your best to avoid movies.
This one does not need to cost money. One thing we do as a couple is how dinner and a drinks in our room with the door shut. That counts as a date. Maybe just sitting in the back yard or going for a walk. If you can spend money, get dressed up and go have a nice dinner. If you work close enough to each other, meet for lunch. Just the two of you.
10. The Most important one!! Pray together every night! I think its better to Pray after sex, but thats just me.
Yes, Pray for your spouse, for their health, for their thoughts, encourage them through prayer. Pray for the decisions they make, for the people that influence them.
In Episode 4 we go over our best practices for Praying for each other.
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