Martin Luther said, “There is no more lovely, friendly or charming relationship, communion or company, than a good marriage.” That being said, how well do you know your wife? Consider the following questions:
- Do you know what she is worried about today?
- Do you know her greatest concern for herself? For you? For your children?
- Do you know what sin she struggles with the most?
- Do you know what unmet aspirations she harbors?
- When is the last time you asked, “how are you doing?
- When is the last time you asked her, “How are we doing?”
How would you assess your “presence” in your marriage?
- When is the last time you had quality time with your wife?
- How about quantity time?
No relationship is static; you are either committed to growing closer, or you are drifting apart. Which is true of your marriage? What are you going to do about it?
[1] Timothy Z. Witmer, The Shepherd Leader At Home: Knowing, Leading, Protecting, and Providing for Your Family. (Wheaton: Crossway, 2012).
Nice list, brother. Here lately I’ve found questions like “What daily concerns are over-burdening you?” and “Where am I not taking leadership that is causing you harm?” have been incredibly important. Incidentally, they are questions I HAVEN’T been asking lately in my selfishness and blindness.
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