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Dreaming With Your Spouse
by Justin & Trisha Davis of CrossPoint.tv

Do you remember your first date with your spouse? Whether it was 20 years ago or last year, the first date seems to leave a lasting impression. Isn’t it interesting how the days of dating seem to give us permission to talk about our hopes and dreams?

Our first date lead to many more dates with the anticipation that one of them would begin with a “Will you?” and end with an “I do.” With those words, the future now holds countless opportunities for you to chase after dreams together.

You stood before family and gave them a small glimpse of your dreams as you shared your vows with one another. A party was thrown and a honeymoon was taken. Although the months leading up to your wedding were exhausting, they were equally exhilarating.

But the honeymoon ended and life began. After sharing life together for a few months, his socks next to the hamper and her nail polish spread across the table are no longer cute. His tendency to be late and her propensity to spend money strain your relationship.

Our story as a couple is no different than yours. We loved dating and our engagement was a dream come true! We dreamed for an epic wedding and honeymoon. But like most of couples, dreaming together surprisingly became harder after we got married.

But what we have learned over the past eighteen years is that no matter what your marriage has been through, it is NEVER too late to start dreaming together! Throughout the Bible we read story after story of God redeeming broken relationships and broken dreams. God longs to not only redeem those dreams for your marriage but also give you NEW ones.

To begin dreaming you will need to take time to REST because it gives us space to dream again. Take time to REFLECT because it helps us look back and remember the good and the bad. Take time to REGROUP instead of doing the same things you did last year expecting different results.

1. Take time to discuss your experiences from this past year with your spouse.

2. Write out goals and dreams you have for this next year and share it with your spouse.

3. Invite God into the process by praying for each other and with each other and allow Him to give you His roadmap for your future.