Bonding Covenant

Good Morning married Couples.

I am not one for New Year's Resolutions. I just can't keep them. But I thought before the year got too far away from us I wanted to look at a few things that would add value to all of our marriages in 2024.

I am calling these 10 items the "I WILLS of 2024"

1-I will spend less time on the screens of my life. (average time is 5-8 hours a day WOW!!!)

2-Work together. Do some project that causes you to do as a couple.

3-Ask questions to find out--- ask open-ended questions to your spouse. Not yes and no.

4-Make intimacy a priority. Don't take this lightly. When sex is given freely and wanted there will be a closeness that you may not have had for a while.

5-Always eat at the same time. Be intentional about this act. Don't make meal time a necessary evil of life. It ought to be a joyful time. So shout off the STINKEN T.V. and communicate the day with each other. (No phones at the dinner table)

6-Talk about your family's financial situation. At least on a monthly basis, sit down and talk about where your family is financially.

7-Date your spouse at least 2-time a month. (Find a place for the kids)

Quite using I am tired as an excuse. Go out and do not talk about the kids.

8-Learn something new about your spouse. Maybe what they like or don't like. A hobby they may want to take up. Something to show that you are still concerned about what they want.

9-Be Positive about your marriage. Don't let any negative thoughts come out of your mouth. Train your brain and mouth to think positive about the one you love and said "I WILL" to.

10-Text your spouse a compliment once a day. Did you forget how many compliments and sweet words you said to him/her during dating days?

So here we are on January 17th, 2024... if you begin to do these things you will see a marriage that you wanted when you said to each other---"I WILL".

Let me know how this is working for you.