God Unites: Marriage DevotionalSample

Show Appreciation

Showing appreciation in your marriage is essential for fostering a loving and supportive relationship. Regularly expressing gratitude for both the big and small things your partner does helps make them feel valued and seen. Whether it's thanking them for their daily contributions, acknowledging their efforts in maintaining the household or appreciating their emotional support, these expressions of gratitude can significantly strengthen your bond. Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness encourages both partners to recognize and cherish the blessings and efforts each brings to the relationship. By letting your words and actions reflect your appreciation, you create an atmosphere of encouragement and support, making your spouse feel loved and respected. This practice not only enhances the emotional connection between partners but also reinforces the understanding that neither person’s efforts go unnoticed or unappreciated. By consistently showing appreciation, couples can build a stronger, more resilient relationship where both partners feel deeply valued.

Prayer: Lord, teach us to regularly express gratitude for the big and small things we do for each other, making each other feel valued and seen. Help us to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness, recognizing the blessings and efforts that each of us brings to the relationship. May our words and actions reflect our appreciation and love, creating an atmosphere of encouragement and support. Thank You for the gift of each other, and may we never take that gift for granted. Amen.

Question: What are some specific things you appreciate about each other that you can express more often?