Where a marriage is going, and how a couple decides it together. Vision, values, family and financial goals, planning, purpose and the future you are building.
All marriage devotionsOther topics: Appreciation and Respect, 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.
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 12Every weekend seemed to begin with the same misunderstanding. One spouse expected rest and unplanned time. The other carried a list of errands, cleaning, calls, and unfinished responsibilities. By midday, both felt disappointed by…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 11One spouse wanted to save every available dollar. The other wanted to use some of it to welcome friends, celebrate meaningful moments, and enjoy the life they were building. Each began to describe the…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 10A decision about a major expense had been waiting for weeks. One spouse had researched every option and wanted an answer. The other kept asking for more time. Soon, each began to see the…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 9Their conversations had become almost entirely practical. They discussed bills, appointments, repairs, work, and what needed to happen before the week ended. One evening, a spouse asked, “What would we love to build together…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 8One spouse arrived at the conversation with a detailed plan. There were dates, figures, and a clear sequence for what should happen next. The other spouse felt uneasy. The plan sounded complete before their…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 7They had thought about what they wanted to accomplish. They had spoken about a home, financial stability, travel, work, and the experiences they hoped to enjoy. But they had rarely asked what their life…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 6They both believed in God. They attended church, prayed during difficult moments, and wanted faith to matter in their home. Yet their spiritual lives had become mostly separate. One spouse assumed the other was…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 5They were not hiding money from each other. But they were making financial decisions about purchases, payments, and emergencies at the same time. One spouse wanted to save more. The other felt that life…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 4They handled family matters whenever they became urgent. A relative needed help. Household responsibilities had been neglected. Another weekend disappeared beneath errands and obligations. They were constantly responding but rarely deciding together what their…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 3The disagreement appeared to be about a calendar. One spouse wanted to protect time at home. The other felt responsible for saying yes whenever relatives, work, or church needed help. Both could explain their…