Pro.14 v 1: “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.”
My dear reader, building a successful marriage should be your primary preoccupation if you are married and this has been the focus of our teaching for some time now. Today by His grace, I will be sharing with you another valuable material that you need to consider in building a solid and secured home.
Materials for building stronger marriages:
11. Paying attention to the things that matter to your spouse. As husbands and wives, our interests/aspirations are different but it’s important for us to find a common ground through which these needs can be met. As a married couple, what matters to your spouse should matter to you. Otherwise, peace and harmony may elude your home. Don’t ever ignore such things or sweep it under the carpet. If it matters to them, then it matters to you and to the relationship too. So, it’s time to pay attention (1Cor.6v12)
Dearly beloved, it’s important for you to pay attention to what is important or matters to your spouse. Why do you need to give it your attention? I’ll like to share with you some reasons why it’s important:
- Because it matters to your spouse. And what is important to your spouse should be important to you (Gen.21v9-12).
- Because it can make or mar your marriage. At times, it’s the little things that we ignore that makes a lot of difference (SOS.2v15).
- Because it represents a burden, concern issue, or problem and it’s better to tackle some matters early in order for there to be peace and progress in our home (Gen.30v1-2).
- Because it helps you to know your spouse better. There is no end to knowing each other as a couple, so grab this opportunity of having a better understanding (Hos.6v3).
- Because it helps to solidify and strengthen your tie and union.
I, therefore, encourage you to start paying attention today! Keep your eyes and ear open. Be sensitive and listen! Give ears to the unheard and silent heartbeat of your spouse. Jehovah will make your union stronger in Jesus name, amen.
Other Scriptural References: (Job 3 v 25-26; Pro. 24 v 30-34; 1 Sam. 1 v 3-8; Gen. 31 v 4-16)
Prayer for Today: Holy Spirit, help me to pay attention to the silent and unspoken needs in my spouse’s life and in my marriage in Jesus name, amen.
CONFESSION: I receive wisdom and insight into the things that matter and is important to my spouse and loved ones. I am gaining insight and understanding from today. I am also receiving grace and ability in responding to those needs and issues. Holy Spirit, help me to make the necessary changes, adjustments, and corrections in the areas I need to. I receive grace and your help in becoming a better listener and carer in Jesus name, amen.
Yemi Adeoti is a pastor, teacher, life coach and mentor & also a prolific writer.
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