- You should be commended for acknowledging the need to invest in your marriage by building up your spouse better
- Well done also for battling against the normal slide toward criticism and isolation in marriage
- Read any of the helpful Scriptures listed in this guide and let’s discuss.
- Read one of the helpful articles listed in this guide and let’s discuss.
- Make a list of the positive things about your spouse and find time to verbalize those (Philippians 4:6-8)
- Remember that you are not alone in this. We all need to learn the skill of building up our spouse.
- Pray every day together, even if it’s just for a moment or two
- Love is action, not feelings (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
- Do not give up or lose hope in the midst of what might feel like a real challenge
- Consider taking a short TV fast, maybe even 48 hours, to invest in one another (Ephesians 5:16)
- Don’t settle for the status quo, but do the hard work to move back toward one another
- Remember that God has a plan for your marriage, and it includes love and respect for both spouses
- Be the one to break the stalemate and move closer, to take the risk!
- Get involved in a local, bible-believing church for spiritual growth and accountability
- Consider attending a FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage getaway
- Think of something (hobby, sport, recreational activity) you would like to pursue together.
- Talk about one of your favorite dates. What was it about that date that made it so memorable? Is this something you could do again?
