I think we can all agree that 24 hours isn’t a ton of time. How often do you hear people say that they wish they had a few more hours in the day? I know I’ve said it more than I care to admit. But I think we can also agree that a whole lot can happen in 24 hours. A whole lot!
First, let me be clear. I make no claims that the tips in this post will fix your marriage in one day. I am no miracle worker, plus I think most issues in our lives can’t be fixed in a day or two. I also believe that many of our struggles in life don’t need fixing; they need healing and shifting.
But I do think the simple tips in this post can help you take small steps towards improving your union. I am a firm believer that the little things matter—a lot.
Doing little things, and doing them well, gives us the courage we need to address the bigger things in our lives.
The little things bring us closer to our happy place.
So although real, lasting change take time, small improvements can happen in a day. Read on for 3 things you can do in the next 24 hours that can improve your marriage.
Take inventory
It’s easy to point fingers. So many of us do it so well. Taking responsibility for your role in any issue can be tough. I once read that we judge other people based on their actions, but we judge ourselves based on our intentions.
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I can’t remember where I read it, but it’s something I always keep in mind. When you feel like your marriage is in a space where it needs some work, you have to first look at yourself.
- What are you doing?
- What are you not doing?
- How do you make your spouse feel?
- What going on with you emotionally?
And these are just a few of the questions you need to ask. One of the best things you can do for your marriage is get clear on the role you play and what you might need to change. It doesn’t mean that you are the problem. It simply means that you have taken and honest look at your role in the marriage, and what you can do to make things better.
Try some self-care
When you feel stressed out, frustrated and exhausted, it can be hard to focus on improving any area of your life. But if you take the time to take care of yourself, it clears your mind, reduces your stress, and allows you to gain invaluable insight that can help you improve the areas of your life that matters most.
Self-care doesn’t fix your life, but it sure makes it a lot easier for you to have the mental, physical and emotional capacity you need to do any fixing that needs to take place. Think of something you can do in the next 24 hours to show yourself some serious love. You deserve it.
Pray
Nothing can fix your marriage like Jesus. If you think your marriage needs help and you aren’t sure what your next move should be, pray on it. In the next 24 hours, make time to pray and truly connect with your maker.
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During these conversations with God, you might begin to get to the root of what is really going on. Keep in mind that this is an ongoing process.
One prayer won’t improve your marriage overnight, but one prayer is the first step towards better understanding, and that one step can begin the process of improving your relationship.
BMWK family, what can you do in the next 24 hours to improve your marriage?