Excerpt taken from A New Day for Your Marriage, 21 Days to a Healthier Relationship, copyright © Chuck and Eileen Rife, 2003. www.guardyourmarriage.com
http://www.eileenrife.com - Used by permission
We have often viewed September as a month of beginnings. With the kids back in school and a new season right around the corner, we like to take a deep breath and assess where we are in our marital relationship, as well as other areas of our lives.
Perhaps you'd like to do the same. We've provided a 10 statement assessment you can use to evaluate where you are right now in your marriage. Take a few minutes to review the following list, placing your number (one, lowest and ten, highest) beside each statement.
This sheet would make a good conversation starter for your date night this week.
Rate yourselves on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest) in each of the following areas:
1. We include God in our marriage. ____
2. We talk about our expectations. ____
3. We write love letters to each other. ____
4. We practice effective communication. ____
5. We manage stressors the day they occur. ____
6. We have forgiven each other for past hurts. ____
7. We enhance our romance weekly. ____
8. We make time for each other every day. ____
9. We minister to others together. ____
10. We are kind to one another. ____
11. We treat each other to an occasional surprise. ____
12. We show love to one another in front of the kids. ____
13. We pray together every day. ____
14. We play and laugh together every day. ____
15. We show the fruit of the Spirit in our marriage. ____
16. We show honor to one another. ____
17. We speak the truth to one another in love. ____
18. We hold each other accountable. ____
19. We rejoice in our differences. ____
20. We are helping our remarriage flourish. ____
21. We enjoy a fulfilling sexual relationship. ____
Now choose ONE of the statements to focus on this week.
What will you do to raise your number?
Put your plan into action!
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