Today is a great day for me for 26 years ago in Abernathy Methodist Church I was married to the love of my life - Patricia Lynn Bryson Bennett. Over these past years, times have been great, times have been good, and some times have been bad. But I am truly blessed that we have been able to weather the storms and make it this far. My hope is that the next 26 years - if the Lord tarries - will be even more exciting and enjoyable. (You're the best thing that has ever happened to me sweetie - I love you.) With that in mind, I thought I would share 15 things that I believe can help keep your marriage strong. I confess that I have failed numerous times in all of these areas, however that doesn't lessen the importance of each one.
1. Pray with and for each other often.
2. Share a devotion daily.
3. Attend church together and take the kids with you.
4. Get away often - just the two of you - for dinner, a movie, a date night.
5. Be honest and transparent with each other.
6. Make big decisions as a team.
7. Say I love you a bunch of times, every day.
8. Leave little love notes and notes of encouragement for each other.
9. Share memories together by pulling out the old photo albums and remembering.
10. Listen - and I don't mean just hear - but listen actively and attentively.
11. Remember birthdays and anniversaries.
12. Cook together.
13. Hold hands and be affectionate with each other.
14. Take at least 15 minutes a day with your spouse to have a face-to-face discussion about something going on in your life.
15. Don't take each other for granted.
Most of us got married because we were great friends. Most divorces take place because couples have grown apart. When you spend time together, your friendship will grow, your communication will grow, and your love will grow.
There are probably hundreds of other things you can do to keep your marriage strong. These are just a few. Remember that your spouse is a gift from God. Treat him or her graciously and have fun together!
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