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Spiritually Lacking
Our marriage was good, so we put God on the back burner. Big mistake.
By Susy Yates Anderson | posted 9/12/2008
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Scott discovered the best time for him was in the evenings, when he first came home from work. While I made dinner, he slipped away to read his Bible and pray.
To get into a routine of praying together, Scott and I decided to combine it with two of our favorite things—getting coffee and walking on the beach. We made a commitment to hit the local Starbucks first thing Saturday morning and then head to the beach to walk and pray together.
Although it took us a while (and we still have plenty of days of inconsistency), it was important for us to realize that our time with God was going to look different as a married couple.
Setting aside time with God has given us a new perspective. By realizing only God can meet our deepest needs, we cultivate more realistic expectations of each other. It's freeing to know we're not solely responsible for each other's happiness! Our individual quiet times also open the door for God to show us things that are pertinent to each of us individually. My struggles are different from Scott's, yet as we share the things God is teaching us, we can learn from, and be challenged by, each other.
As newlyweds, it's easy to fall into the mindset that everything is about us—our time, our relationship, and our desires. While God delights when we prioritize time together, he also knows that our marriage will be that much richer if we seek him daily.
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