I heard the phrase "Riches are in the niches" and it spoke to me in a way that made me go down the rabbit hole of deep thought.
I searched and came across this definition of niche “Any small, specialized market”. If you think about it our lives have so many different markets; from a spouse, to a job and to our children.
Each of us compartmentalize our daily activities so much that we create niches. So are the riches truly in the niches? Yes, if you invest in the right niche. I believe the place you will get the greatest return on your time is investing in your marriage. I honestly believe God ordained a specific way we are to treat our spouses. I also believe that by modeling a peaceful and loving family that you create a mold for your children to follow for generations to come.
It’s the little things that don’t cost anything like the undivided attention you give them and taping into your imagination and creativity to create memories. Do practical things each day to make your spouse and your children happy. Take the time out of your crazy day and send a text to say I love you or better yet a simple phone call to hear their voice.
Have date nights with your spouse! Go try new restaurants, go to the movies or a comedy show. Go dancing or volunteer, all these activities bring you closer to align a purposeful marriage.
Be creative! Turn a dog walk into a picnic. Turn errands into an ice cream stop. Surprise your spouse with lunch. Attention to your spouse in even the smallest things create memories and feelings that are hard to forget, especially when you have bumps in the road which every marriage does.
If you make a mistake, own it and take responsibility by saying “I’m sorry” but not an I’m sorry to end the argument but one of truly feeling the other person side. Your marriage is your richest niche. Make sure to pray and meditate daily on all the blessing the Lord has given to you but especially for the partner the Lord has granted you with.
