Traffic Signs And Your Marriage - Part 2Sample

Buckle Up

Do you “buckle up” your marriage? Do you do things to keep it safe? On the road, there are signs that remind us to “buckle up,” but most of us already have before we see the sign. Buckle up: It makes sense and it saves lives.

Here are two suggestions to protect your marriage.

First, pray together. I can hear some of you saying, “I can’t do that. That would be too weird.” Yet, you can do that and yes, at first, it may be weird. People ask me, “what is one thing I can do to improve my marriage?” My answer 100% of the time comes right from 1 Thessalonians 5: Pray. Pray together. Pray for each other. Pray silently together. Pray out loud together. We know that God created marriage, and wants your marriage to thrive. According to 1 John, when we pray in line with His will, he will answer. So pray for His protection over your marriage, for your marriage to grow and to be all He wants it to be. There is no magic formula. Just start today and pray.

Second, worship together. There is something special that happens when we worship with our spouse. Hebrews 10:25 instructs us to continue meeting together with other believers for worship and encouragement. Worship together every week with your spouse. It will make a difference.

Buckle up: Keep your marriage safe. Pray. Worship. Start now.

Today’s Challenge:

1. What are you doing today to keep your marriage safe?

2. If the two of you are not praying together, why not begin today? Keep it simple and stay at the comfort level of the one who is least comfortable.

3. Do you worship together each week? If not, will you commit to begin this weekend?

Going Deeper:

Keeping your marriage safe is really about putting God exactly where He wants to be and that is right in the center of your marriage. Together commit to put Him there and keep Him there every day.