Daily Habits Of Marital Intimacy - 10 Day Reading PlanSample

Day 2: Marital Core Beliefs

It is important to build your marriage with strong core values that will anchor you deep upon the rock-solid truths of God. We know the importance of a strong foundation when building or purchasing a home. We go to great lengths to ensure that there are no hidden cracks in the foundation. Luke reflects this truth in Luke 6:48 when he writes about the man of faith: “He is like a man which built a house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock” (KJV). The same is true when choosing marriage. A strong foundation for your marriage is needed for all the storms that will invade and attempt to kill, steal, destroy, or divide it.

Your core beliefs are the foundation of your marriage and define what you will do in any situation you encounter. Consider these six core values and what you believe about each of them: covenant to God, commitment to partner, companionship, communication, connection (emotional), and compromise.

Reflection: Work together to create your marital core beliefs that will ensure a strong foundation to build your marriage, in preparation for any storm that may blow in. Consider what changes are needed to keep your marital foundation strong and secure. 

Challenge yourselves to address anything that causes shifts in your marital core foundation. Grace to you both as you travel well on your marriage path of US!