May God break any areas where we have hardness in our hearts towards our spouse.

“When we as married couples see ourselves on a mission bigger than ourselves, you can’t believe what it does for marriage.” - Susie Larson

“The devil wants us to make each other the enemy, so he can swoop in while we are fighting.” - Danielle Macaulay

Romance is knowing your spouse and doing little things throughout the course of your regular daily routine to show them they are special to you. It doesn’t always mean kissy face and huggy body.” - Steve Tucker

Small acts of service are easy to do, except when they are not. For the times I don’t feel like it, if I think I’ve been wronged and don’t want to forgive, I start with a prayer asking God to help me be willing to be willing. - Jodie Berndt

Sometimes our spouse needs us to leave them alone and give them some space.

Consider how your active or INACTIVE spiritual life might be affecting your spouse.

Sometimes they need us to lean in and cling closely. Both have their time and season. Be ‘ok’ with the emotional ups and downs that your spouse may need to work through at times. Because you will have your turn, as well.

Oops. “Did I say that out loud?” We can grow careless with our words over time and unhealthy habits form when we we speak with and to our spouse. Let’s redefine today, how we talk to the one we promised to love and cherish forever.

What nickname can you give your spouse that shows you honor and elevate them in your heart? Maybe it’s “Queen” or “my Warrior.” But come up with one that encourages them - and use it often.

In a rut in the evenings? Try eating together in a different location. Maybe you always eat in front of the tv and it’s time to relocate to the table twice a week. Maybe it’s the kitchen table and an outdoor dinner on the patio will be a breath of fresh air.

“When you are fighting, don’t stop saying, ‘I love you, we’re going to get through this.” - Wayne Slay

Until you forgive, you can’t rebuild trust, and you can’t move forward. You don’t have to be ruled by the past. You can create a new path forward! There’s not a need we’ll face or a concern we’ll have that God hasn’t already thought of and provided for. - Jodie Berndt

“Sometimes we can feel like our spouse is the enemy. We do have an enemy who seeks to sow discord, but that’s not our spouse.” - Jodie Berndt

Until you forgive, you can’t rebuild trust, and you can’t move forward. You don’t have to be ruled by the past. You can create a new path forward! There’s not a need we’ll face or a concern we’ll have that God hasn’t already thought of and provided for. - Jodie Berndt

There are few places where chronic stress will hit you as consistently as in marriage. - Dr. Jonathan Hoover

The joy of being committed in a loving relationship where you’ve worked out your shortcomings and accepted each other – there’s no equal! - Chuck Bentley

There’s no changing where you came from. But you can change where you are headed.

“Why do I get angry and come at you? Because I lost this special place with you that I once had.” - Kenneth Sanderfer

"I don’t like it when you do that.” — It might feel small, but it’s actually an invitation for communication and connection. An opening. A chance to listen and learn with love.