Couples who last are couples who keep noticing. These devotions are about admiration, honouring your spouse in public and in private, guarding against contempt, and letting appreciation become a rhythm rather than an occasion.
All marriage devotionsOther topics: Communication in Marriage, Conflict and Repair, Emotional Connection, Forgiveness and Letting Go, Friendship in Marriage, Growing Together Spiritually, Money and Financial Unity, Prayer in Marriage, Stress and Hard Seasons, Trust in Marriage.
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 5She felt most appreciated when everything was completed. When the house was organised, the responsibilities were handled, and everyone was satisfied, her effort was noticed. He felt valued when he was producing, providing, or…
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 4The comment was meant to be funny. Everyone laughed, but her husband became quiet. On another occasion, he described one of her weaknesses to friends as though it were harmless conversation. She smiled in…
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 3He handled something for the family that he had done many times before. She noticed, but said nothing. Later, she made an adjustment that helped his day go more smoothly. He appreciated it internally,…
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 2She could quickly name what frustrated her about him. He could easily describe the habits he wished she would change. Neither spouse was inventing the problems. But disappointment had become the lens through which…
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 1They were committed to their marriage. They shared responsibilities, remained faithful, and continued doing what needed to be done. But somewhere along the way, they stopped enjoying each other. They still said, “I love…
Improving Communication · Day 18Every spouse needs encouragement. Not only correction. Not only reminders. Not only instructions. Not only conversations about what still needs to be done. Encouragement. Words that build. Words that notice. Words that strengthen. Words…
Rules of Resilience · Day 20As they became more intentional about rest and renewal, the couple noticed something else. Their marriage did not need as much pressure. It needed more of the things that brought them joy. For a…
Addictions · Day 15She looked at another couple online and thought,“They always look so happy.” He saw another husband being praised and thought,“Why doesn’t my wife admire me like that?” Before long, they were no longer looking…