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How Can We “become one” Spiritually?

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It’s helpful if you’re proactive about growing together spiritually. If you don’t go to church together, find a church that you both like, and try to attend regularly. That way you can worship and grow together as well as become a part of a group of believers who can walk with you through your married life.
Getting involved in a small group, especially if it’s with premarital/newly married couples, is a great way to learn and grow together as well as have a supportive community of friends as you launch out in the adventure of marriage. Two simple steps, but they can yield some great fruit.
 

Casting a Vision

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Do you have a vision for your marriage—one that involves more than the two of you? The Scripture says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). An effective vision is one that will motivate you to work through the boring or hard times, guide you to make the right choices and inspire you to live together as a godly couple. It’s helpful to put your vision in writing—it doesn’t need to be more than a paragraph or two. You may even want to post it or frame it. (For more information, read our book.) It’ll keep your marriage focused.
 

Let's Pray!

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"Our pastor said we should start praying together, but it feels so awkward. How do we get started?"

Many couples struggle with praying together, especially because it leaves you feeling so vulnerable and transparent. But isn't that exactly how you want to be with each other? So step out of your comfort zone and give it a try.

We suggest you start out simply by saying grace over meals together. Once you get past the anxiety of that, go to the Psalms and read one as a prayer, adding a few sentences of your own. Soon you'll be on your way to talking to God as one. Talking to God through prayer is a three-fold cord that's not easily broken!

   

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