Growing A Deeper Connection
All of us want a close and connected marriage. But sometimes, life’s pressures and demands get in the way of that – causing us to feel disjointed and distant from each other.
Here are a few simple ways you can start building or rebuilding your bond today:
Prioritize your spouse and marriage above others.
Aside from your relationship with Jesus, your spouse should be the most important person in your life. Ensure that your words, decisions, actions, and attitudes reflect this truth and adjust those that do not.
Pray daily for closeness in your marriage.
God created and designed marriage to be a one-flesh relationship. He will help you build emotional and relational intimacy when you ask for His intervention.
Date each other regularly.
Quality time spent together nurtures unity, oneness, communication, and intimacy in your relationship. Date nights do not have to be expensive or cost anything at all – so be creative and intentional about how you spend your time together.
Communicate openly about issues, struggles, or offenses when they occur.
Stuffing your feelings down, disregarding how you feel and why, or sweeping problems under the rug resolves nothing. Instead, deal with and fix things “now” to keep them from snowballing into larger issues later.
Periodically evaluate your marriage as a couple.
An honest assessment of your relationship allows you both to make adjustments where needed, renegotiate previous agreements if necessary, and discuss any unaddressed concerns or problems.
Great marriages are the result of hard work, healthy communication, unswerving commitment, and godly conduct. They do not happen overnight, but you will reap what you sow if you do not give up.