FUN
Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth,
Proverbs 5:18 (ESV)
Often, when I think of marriage books, resources and materials, especially those from Christian sources, one topic that often gets minimized is how a healthy and thriving marriage relationship centered on Christ should be fun!
Think about it: God gave us a person to share life with, and we're commanded to rejoice in and with them. Having fun and enjoying your relationship with your spouse is one of the main goals in Scripture's teaching on marriage.
This fun and rejoicing comes from a lot of work—sometimes it's enjoyable, like a great date night, and other times it's tough, like working through disagreements. But through it all, you're building a stronger bond with your spouse, someone you learn to appreciate more deeply as the years go by. To achieve this, you need to make an effort to build an emotional connection with your spouse.
APPLICATION: Think of one or two activities you and your spouse enjoy doing together. Maybe it's hiking, watching a game, or having a fun date night. Plan to do that activity this week or even today. If you're single, find a buddy from church to hang out with and enjoy some fellowship. Rejoice in the blessing of close relationships centered on Christ.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, would You help me find ways to enjoy the relationships that You have blessed me with more fully? Help me not only receive the joy of a deep and meaningful relationship but also guide me to contribute to it in a way that satisfies. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?