‘Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.’ Psalms 90:12(NLT)
‘You say, “I am allowed to do anything” —but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. ‘ 1 Corinthians 10:23(NLT)
‘So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. ‘ Ephesians 5:15(NLT)
Devotional Content:
In today’s video, Dr. Kim asks Tony and Natalie this question, “Where do you feel the most pressure to put your marriage on hold while raising kids?”
Pressure can come from a number of sources. Certainly it can be external from well meaning friends and family. Learning how to set boundaries is essential to not putting your marriage on hold. Boundaries are simply a way to clearly state to others what you will and will not do. Boundaries will help you as a couple deal with the pressures.
Tony talks about the “internal pressure” they deal with at the end of the day when he and Natalie are exhausted. The temptation when there is nothing left is to do nothing instead of taking time to be intentional with each other. Choosing to spend time connecting when your body says “go to bed” may be one of the most important choices you make in your marriage.
Today’s Challenge:
Together name and discuss the external pressures you feel to put your marriage on hold? Where do they come from? What boundaries do the two of you need to set?
Going Deeper:
What are the internal pressures you feel that tempt you to put your marriage on hold?
from Marriage On Hold: Kids by Dr. Kim Kimberling