Marriage is a beautiful union. We entered our wide eyed and bushy tailed. We had big hopes and dreams that the love and affection we showed during courtship and the first few years of our marriage before life began to take a toll on us. From completing college, to having babies, to starting a career, to maintaining a home our marital relationship falls to the wayside.
So this week we will take a few steps back and revisit why, how, and when we got married. So I’m challenging you to take the steps to recommit and reclaim your marriage.
For All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.- Romans 3:23-24
To even begin to recommit to our marriage, we must understand who the head of our marriage is-Jesus.
You thinking but my marriage have changed. It is not the same as it was when we first got married. You are absolutely right. Your marriage has changed. You have changed. Your spouse has changed, but that does not mean there isn’t any change of recapturing the fun, romance, and love you guys have for each other.
Regardless of how much you, your spouse, and your marriage has changed, through the power of Jesus and your relationship with Him, you can fall back in love with your spouse and have the marriage you desire.
So to begin this journey of recommitting to our marriage, your first step is to have a relationship with Christ Jesus. Ask him to direct your steps, your actions, and your marriage. Ask him to protect you and your spouse.
First and foremost, ask Him for a fresh start TODAY!
5 Steps to A Fresh Start:
- Pray daily for guidance (pray together and also have alone time with Christ by yourself)
- Write out a Fresh Start commitment letter/vows
- Revisit places that made you guys very happy when you were dating and first got married
- Set aside, and stick with, a scheduled time for QUALITY TIME
- Hold hands more…nonverbal communication!
Yes it is time for a FRESH START and it can start today!
[pullquote]Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Cor. 13:4-5[/pullquote]
What steps will you take to begin a FRESH START in your marriage?
John Wilder says
I tell my coaching clients that a long ago thing on the playground is appropriate, a DO OVER where you both confess to mistakes and both agree to start over fresh and do it better this time forgiving all past hurts
Becky L says
You always have such great reminders, thanks for this one! Our marriage is a constant work in progress. I love the idea of still dating my spouse!
Joy H says
My husband always requires a hug when he gets home from work. If we’ve been a bit put off with the other that day it makes it so much easier to realize what’s important.
Jennifer Hall says
I am not religious but, I do agree that you have to take the time to step back and rekindle that feeling of when you first got married. My marriage has been drug through many ugly situations but, somehow we find a way to correct situations.
Still Dating My Spouse says
Jennifer,
We all have those times in our marriage that it seems dark but as you said you find a way to correct the situation and get closer! Please stop by and visit again.
Pamela
Still Dating My Spouse says
Joy,
That is a great habit for you guys to have. My hubby and I don’t leave the house or come home without giving each other a kiss. It does make it easier when you know there will be some form of physical contact later.
Thanks for stopping by and please stop by again…
Pamela
Still Dating My Spouse says
Becky,
Thanks for the compliment. Yes, gotta Still Date My Spouse!
Pamela