Lesson 23: Trust in Jesus
Question 6
One of the best things a couple can do to begin rebuilding their marriage is to sit down with one another and discuss this topic openly. You might approach your spouse in this way:
“Honey, I’d like to work together with you on building up our marriage. Would you be willing to talk with me about how we can do this? Would you tell me what I can do to make you feel loved, respected, and valued?”
Hopefully, this approach will be well received, and your spouse will reciprocate. If not, then go ahead with your part and revisit the topic later.
Your goal is to create a mutually safe and comfortable environment where both people feel valued. You want to work as a team. Some easy ideas are sharing computer history, sharing receipts, location sharing, sending frequent texts to each other.
Work together to identify areas where extra transparency will help bring comfort and reassurance to your hearts. If you have trouble with this exercise (you and your spouse disagree on what would be helpful or realistic), then you should seek the help of a pastor, mentor, or friend to assist you.
Question 6. What are some things you and your spouse could do to mutually build trust in your marriage? Please share.
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If your spouse is making an effort to restore your relationship (even the smallest effort), it is essential to encourage them for taking action on your behalf. Let them know that you appreciate what they are doing.
If you find that, you are still struggling with anxieties and fears related to your spouse, then tomorrow’s lesson should be a help. We will be discussing, in a practical way, what to do with those troublesome thoughts the evil one sends your way.
I pray that you have your hope and trust in God and that you are already working together with your spouse to rebuild your marriage. God is faithful; He can make you a strong and united front for His glory.