Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mark 10:9
The world and the enemy are coming after Godly marriages and the nuclear family!
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the enemy's plan is to divide the family and shrink the bond between husband and wife. I am forever grateful and singing the praises of my sweet man, Dan the Man, Daniel. Rock of our home, provider, my biggest supported and incredible role model to our 4, almost 5 kiddos.
Through the years, we've had our ups and downs like every couple. What we resolved NOT to do years ago was disparage the other half of our union. How you speak about your spouse matters. How you speak to OTHER people about your spouse matters.
When I really started to see the breakdown in marriage I noticed, as did Daniel, that couples were too easily influenced by the marriages around them.
When you build the foundation for your marriage and relationship on Christ, you'll never be disappointed. God's word will always lead you back to gratitude, worship and praise. He will always tug on your heart strings with reminders that HE is the only one that can fill you up, meet your expectations and sustain your spiritual growth over time. He never changes.
We recorded a podcast not too long ago about how to keep your marriage HOT! - Click here to check it out.
Together is better.
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT
5 C's to Keeping your Marriage HOT!
1. Create something together that can only be accomplished with both of you.
What things can you do together that can only exist because you do them together?
Any time together is great, but true value is found in mutual energy and investment of that energy to create a strong marriage bond, that’s great for you both.
2. Cheerlead & celebrate one another- People need reward, respect, recognition.
There shouldn’t be competition in marriage but collective growth together.
3. Come to the table- spend time together around the dinner table.
Make time together to gather together around a good meal and conversation, going through the highs and lows of their days.
4. Company- enjoying each other’s company and being in each other’s presence.
You choose to it down.
You choose to be together.
You choose to make time.
You choose to invest time in each other without distractions.
You choose to put phones down and look each other in the eyes.
Every time you say yes to something, you’re saying no to something else.
Don’t allow yourself to be distracted. When you’re with your person, be with your person.
Choose to marry your spouse every day over and over again.
- - Gran Crouch
You have to choose to invest in your spouse again and again, day after day.
5. Kiss- pucker up!
Kissing is so healthy and physical touch is so necessary for a healthy marriage.
It creates close connection & releases endorphins for you both! It creates a healthy mindset around marriage for your kids and sets the tone for what to expect. They grow up seeing healthy marriage and you give them a healthy view of what’s possible.
It takes work, effort and selflessness but that’s what we should aspire to reach together for our kids!
Two separate flames become one and take on a life of its own to burn brighter, stronger and HOTTER than ever before.
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