‘Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord .’ Lamentations 3:40(NLT)
‘Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. ‘ Romans 12:3(NLT)
‘I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ —for this will bring much glory and praise to God.’ Philippians 1:9-11(NLT)
Devotional Content:
In today’s video, Dr. Kim asks Tony and Natalie this question, “What are your blind spots individually and together in keeping your marriage and your family in balance?”
We all have blind spots in our lives and this certainly can be true in our marriages. Culture plays a part by what it affirms. Culture can give us the impression that making our kids the center of our world is not only the normal but the the “expected” thing to do. How do we battle this? How do we see blind spots? Tony gives a great example as he and Natalie take time to regularly look at their marriage and push back against the societal norms. It is in the pushing back that the blind spots are revealed. Taking time to really look at and evaluate where your marriage is in relation to where you want it to be is an important process for all of us.
Today’s Challenge:
Set a time to together look at your marriage and identify your blind spots. Make a list of your goals for your marriage and them rate how you are doing on each goal. What is your plan of action to begin reaching your goals?
Going Deeper:
Pray for God to reveal any blind spots that you may have missed.
from Marriage On Hold: Kids by Dr. Kim Kimberling