Having finished our recent message series on How to Have a Healthy Marriage I wanted to share some very practical things that I didn't get to share in the series. These are very simple "tips" for keeping your marriage healthy, but they work! I hope you will implement these timeless tips in your relationship.
1- Pray together regularly! You don't have to pray together every day, but spending time with your mate in prayer will make a huge difference in your relationship. Find a time to spend a few minutes together- with God.
2- Study God's Word together! I have never yet met a couple that was spending time together in the scriptures who said it was a waste of time. In fact, the opposite is always true. Couple's who read the Bible together or study together will draw closer to each other. This is exactly why I wrote the 30 days to a Healthy Marriage.
3- Have regular dates with each other! Someone has said, "the things we did to fall in love are the things we must do to stay in love". Having a regular date night is one way to keep a marriage healthy and alive.
4- Find a common interest! At times the only thing couples' have in common are their kids and their bills. Find a hobby, a sport, or an activity that both of you love to do and not just something you "have" to do.
5- Do something special for no reason! We give gifts and cards and do things for our spouses on certain days and for special occasions. Spice your relationship up by doing something for each other for no reason at all. You will be surprised how much a surprise builds your relationship!
These five simple tips are simply a way to get you started on building your marriage. There are literally thousands of things you can do to keep your marriage healthy and vibrant. You simply have to work at it.
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This was an excellent series, Ken. Thanks so much for presenting it!
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