Luke 18:27 reminds us that things that seem impossible to us are possible with God. Pray and talk to God about the seemingly impossible situation in your life right now.
Put your thoughts down on paper or in a journal to help diffuse the strong emotions.
Pray every day with your spouse, even if it’s just for a moment or two. If he/she doesn’t want to pray with you, pray for them. If you’re not married, pray for a good friend to share life with that you can connect with on a spiritual level.
Don’t be tempted to settle for isolation in your marriage, but to do the hard work of moving toward one another. If you’re not married, seek to build friendships that lessen the isolation. Think of something you could initiate today that would build a bridge in that direction.
Remember that God has a plan for oneness in marriage and that He provides the power to make it happen. Ask Him to fill you with that wisdom and power.
Meditate on Philippians 4:6-8, and then make a list of the positive things about your spouse (or a good friend if you’re not married).
You be the one to break the silence and move closer, take the risk! Resist the temptation to give your spouse the silent treatment.
You cannot control your spouse; only God can do that. Consider areas that you may be trying to monitor that are really God’s responsibility and are beyond your control.
Selfishness is often the language of isolation and rejection while sacrifice is the language of romance. Make a list of ways you are selfish and ways you are sacrificial. Which list is longer?
Ask your spouse for one need he/she has that you could meet today.
Take some time to think and pray about your feelings. Are you putting more stock in how you feel about your circumstances than in the unchangeable realities of God and His truth?
Reflect on Psalm 16:11 and remember that we can never be truly satisfied with anything or anyone less than God Himself.
You are either nourishing or neglecting your marriage. Think about ways you have been neglecting your marriage and how you can begin to nourish it in some way today.
Be sure you are involved in a local Bible-believing church. Consider attending HomeBuilders small group study for growth, encouragement and accountability.
Read and mediate on Psalm 1, and make note of the things you should do and should not do that are characteristic of a person who delights in God’s Word.
