This is a time to help you grow closer to each other—not drive a wedge between you. Work to make this a productive communication time rather than a negative one.

FOR CONNECTION TIME TOGETHER:

Start your time together in prayer asking for God’s guidance and leading.

• (Optional) Go over the “Marriage Checkup List and scriptures” together so you continue to live out the principles that are important to your marriage. (These are scriptures, and principles you’ve worked on together that exemplify the values you want to live by.)

• ASK: Is there anything that’s currently unresolved that we need to talk about? (If a difficult conflict comes up, review and use the helpful guidelines for resolving difficult conflicts as your guide.)

• ASK: Are there any family matters or parenting issues that we need to discuss?

• ASK: Is there anything coming up on out calendar that we need to discuss or prepare for?

• ASK: Are there any household or yard tasks that need to be accomplished?

• SHARE: What has the Lord been showing you in His Word, and in your life?

• SHARE: What has been a blessing to you in your life this week.?

• SHARE: What has been weighing heavily on your heart?

• ASK: What can I be praying for you this next week?

END YOUR TIME IN PRAYER WITH AND FOR EACH OTHER.

 

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The above document was put together by Steve and Cindy Wright. You may find that you want to adapt it differently for your needs. Schedule this time together either weekly or bi-weekly so you don’t lose touch in communicating with each other on areas that affect your lives together.

The amount of times you schedule this isn’t as important as MAKING THE TIME A PRIORITY. If you’re both in partnership agreement that it needs to be done less or more often, then THAT’S how often you should put this time on your schedule. But just DO IT!

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A related resource:

CONNECTION TIME:
Devotions in Disguise
A commitment to connect will bring you closer to each other
… and to God.
-By Carolyn and Craig Williford

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Marriage Partnership Magazine:

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