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7 Days of Sex Challenge: Day 6 – Prayer
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This is something that Nathan and I should do more of, praying together. Nathan forgot about the challenge last night and I had to remind him. I thought I'd be the one to back out first, but he was all ready to go to bed last night. So with my help, we are still on track. I wish we could change it up some more, but we can't do anything until our two small children (3yrs and 7 mos) are in bed.
From Nevada…
I love this. I have been praying for that exact thing since the baby was born: to have a desire for sex again. I KNOW the Lord has led me to this challenge, and I am so grateful, as is Lincoln.
We are a day ahead, so day six was last night for us. It was the hardest of the days so far for both of us. We were tired, and when we checked on our two year old he was laying naked in bed with three dirty diapers. (Isn't being a parent awesome!) After a bath and a bed change all we had energy left was for a quickie, but we made it!
Six checks in Texas.
We are learning more and more about each other with every new day of the challenge! My hubby asked me if we could make it a 14-Day challenge…we'll have to see, but it's possible!
D & S (PA)
Got a very early start with Day 6! Haven't done that middle of the night thing for a very long time! We actually talked about going to church together! That's a big thing for him! He has never been, and I don't go very often. He was talking about praying as well. We will have to talk more about this! Thanks! Shawna & Bruce, Alberta, Canada
After having to call it quits after day 3 we both felt kinda discouraged and really didn't make any kind of intimacy at all a priority. We did go for a nice 2 mile walk this evening so we are starting to do what we can to end the week right….. even though we cannot participate to the level we had hoped.
No sex on Day 6 because hubby was sick, but we did have a great talk in candlelight with music! Loving the challenge!
Today was a tough day to get accomplished because the kids did not want to go to bed today but we were able to get a quickie done once our little ones were asleep. Prayer definitely helped get them to sleep.
Day six done. Glad tomorrow is Saturday and we can get up a little later.
Joanne and Hank Pennsylvania
Day 6 Kim and Shane Michigan. Actually posting on same day (with 29 minutes to go). day 6 went well. We went for an invigorating 10 mile bike ride, showered and during the shower I showed interest in more. So after the shower there was more…
I thanked him for agreeing to the challenge and told him it meant aolt to me. He said it meant a lot to him too. I told him I appreciate all of the effort he has put into it and he said he had been trying and I told him I knew that and wanted to let him know how much it meant to me. I get a little discouraged when it is not the way I think it should be, but I am realizing we hae come a long way this week. Forgive my whining yesterday. I am so grateful he even said yes and know we are 4 for 6. God Bless.
Shawna & Bruce…I thought about the middle of the night with Tony this week and slept right through
As for the conversations on prayer and church, keep taking steps forward. It sounds like this is an area of your marriage that you both want to work on and it's awesome that this week gave you the opportunity to discover that together.
It is possible! Just keep doing what you have been doing-making each other a priority!
Enjoy sleeping in, we're looking forward to that too!
It's crazy how kids seem to know when you are trying to get something accomplished. Glad that prayer worked on them!
What a great way to continue the intimacy in spite of hubby being sick. Hope he feels better.
The important thing is that you are doing things together. Being intimate is so much more than just being physically intimate, tonight you spent time together taking a walk and talking about your relationship.
You made it through so many challenges last night and have so much to celebrate…especially the desire for sex again. We are so happy for the both of you.
The important thing is that the two of you are working on being intimate with one another even with the challenges of parenthood. The kids do grow up and give you more freedom to change it up, hang in there!
You guys have come so far in this challenge…and your appreciation for each other is awesome!
Day 6 Michael and Jennifer, CA We did it =)
Wow. We just finished day 6 and I was going to post that it was a time when prayer was needed. Then I saw your post. Cool!
Day six went well! We had a family night out with the kids and then retired home. This was a good night because we laid in bed and talked to unwind a bit.So day 6 – check!
My husband is a very private man – and so for him to go along with this, and for me to be posting about it online…lol. But he has smiled all along, and played with me and my crazy ideas of changing rooms and positions. Today, after we finished, he said, “Now hurry and go post before you pass out..
So here I am. 
And prayer worked in because I was reminding God how thankful I am to have this man. I came out of a 10 year, extremely abusive, relationship – lucky to leave alive.. and there came Jeff when things were the darkest. So to have a man who cherishes me AND goes with my crazy ideas —thank God – literally.
- Beth (Beth & Jeff, Phoenix, AZ)
After watching the opening game and seeing our country draw to Mexico. There were huge celebrations all around the city. When we got home we had our own celebration!! Day 6 Done!
Check. This week has been amazing. More to come.
David & Dianne in PA
Day 6 was a glorious day for us. It was another long day, but we were able to have our first date night in a long time: driving past the first home we owned – telling stories and laughing about things that happened back then – we had a great time at dinner continuing sharing with each other – then roaming the grocery store looking for ice cream to take home. Our evening was very relaxed and open and our intimate time last night was just amazing. All during the evening we prayed together @ various things, in fact we've done a lot more of that together this week than we have in a while, and that has jumped our intimacy in all areas tremendously. This afternoon we get some extended alone time and it's gonna be amazing whatever we end up doing. Tony and Alisa, thank you so much for your ministry and your transparency in your topics. You're a blessing.
Check.
Day 6 was very hectic for us and we almost missed out because of where we were when we finally came together. We are spending the weekend at our marriage retreat. We didn't get out as early as expected which threw everything off. There were a number of little things that began to build up and we needed to discuss these issues before we were able to make love.
Glad we did as once we cleared everything up we had a wonderful time. Afterwards we headed to a club/lounge with a few of the other couples and had a wonderful time. They were all so interested in our challenge and what all of you guys have been doing this week.
We're off now to our first session and we'll be getting back to everyone later today.
God Bless.
We are down at my cousin's where it is difficult to get online so did not get a chance to post last night, even though we wouldn't think of not doing the challenge. Another quickie last night but lots of cuddle time, so it was nice!! Will probably post late again tomorrow, but you have to know we will finish this challenge and maybe evn continue with bells on..thanks, Tony and Alisa!!
Day ^….I sad to see that this is almost over!! we had another night of GREAT passion and I will for sure try to keep this going…..in the weeks to come!!!
Jeff & Corenae , Michigan!
Despite being extremely tired and struggling to muster up the desire, once we got going– we got going! So fun! Day 6 done!
Check off day 6 with a quickie, Diane is so tired we are hoping for a soft ending tomorrow as we both work all day but we will have the whole house to ourselves to sweep in the last day awake or asleep.
Great job you two.
Great that our prayer post came at the right time. We know that it works!!!!
World Cup is rocking right now. USA takes a tie with England. Who would have thought? Glad you two got to have your celebration after all the other festivities.
We are so happy to hear that there is more to come for the two of you.
World Cup Soccer holds a special place in our hearts…16 years ago Tony and I met and got to know each other watching the games. It's nice to hear that you had a double celebration.
Excellent!!!
We understand about getting online as we had an issue when we got to our the hotel for our marriage retreat. Glad you two have done the challenge with us. You have given us hope that we will be able to continue doing the 7 Days of Sex Challenge for many years to come.
Keep going as long as you can. We'd love to know how you do and be able to encourage you as well.
We are so glad to hear that you were able to have a date night, especially since it has been awhile. How great to be able to take that trip down memory lane. I (Alisa) really appreciate you sharing how spending more time in prayer has had such an impact on all areas of you intimacy. We know that it's true!
Thank you for your encouragement of what we are doing. We love hearing how marriages are becoming more extraordinary!
Don't be sad, think about how you can continue this your marriage…it sounds like you are already working on how to have an intimacy lifestyle.
I think I can, I think I can. It's all a matter of mindset and knowing that ultimately you will enjoy it. Only one more day.
You know that there is definitely a place for the quickie and how nice to know that you will be able to spend Day 7 a bit more relaxed.
Beth, your love and appreciation for Jeff has come through on every post. Thank you for sharing your history. I (Alisa) know that it's not always easy to share private matters and we are so thankful for you and everyone else who has shared their lives with us this past week.
Enjoy Day 7
Thank you – I am thankful I found your site
Day 6 – check. It was fun – I nearly choked we were laughing so hard. Fun and sex go hand in hand
(Beth and Jeff, Phoenix, AZ)
DAY 7…..He had to work very late so we in some ways had a quickie and settled in after a wonderful week of making love!!! I am going to work on a love letter tonight while he is at work and give it to him when he comes home. I LOVE MY MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff and Corenae, Michigan
Just got back from the beach with the family. What a wonderful time we had. Unfortunately, when you are sharing a suite with teenagers, it is hard to keep the challenge going. So, Jennifer and I took a long walk on the beach together in the moon light in order to spend some quality time together and focus on us.
Kent & Jennifer in VA
The two of you have done an amazing job this week of being intentional in all areas of intimacy. Thank you for reminding all of us about the little things that we can do to make this a priority in each of our marriages.
He is going to be so thrilled to receive that love letter. What a great idea in wrapping up this week to take the time to let our loved ones know how much they mean to us. It's great to see the declaration at the end of your post, it speaks volumes.
I'm (Alisa) laughing as I read your message and hope that the choking wasn't too bad. You are right that fun and sex do go hand in hand, although I think that sometimes we lose sight of this. A week like this one helps to remind us.