Picture: Counsel #27 — Date Me Again CR 203.1
When was the last time you actually enjoyed time with your spouse? Not because it was convenient, but because you wanted to delight in them. No phones. No kids. No distractions. Just time carved out for the person you promised your forever to.[214] https://ifstudies.org/blog/date-your-spouse-and-stay-happily-married CR 203.2
Marriage often begins with a consistent pursuit - late-night conversations, spontaneous outings, thoughtful questions about the future. Unfortunately, as time passes by, life becomes hectic, and work deadlines, sick kids, financial pressures, and exhaustion crowd out what used to feel effortless. Without even realizing it, couples can begin operating like business partners or co-parents instead of best friends who are in love with each other. Interestingly enough, dating your spouse doesn’t have to always include expensive restaurants or elaborate plans. The focus is on the intentional connection — dates could involve a picnic out in nature, a new recipe you cook together, or revisiting the spot you first said, “I love you.” If God’s Son made time for relational intimacy with us, we’re not too busy to do the same with our spouse! CR 203.3
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 NIV CR 203.4
“Love is a plant of heavenly growth, and it must be fostered and nourished.” Ellen White in The Adventist Home, p. 50 CR 203.5
Reflect: Is your marriage being shaped by intentional connection? CR 203.6
