You don’t have to look far to find a marriage that appears to be healthy on the surface. It can be easy to develop a routine with your spouse; we want to get things done—get through the day. Things may look and feel fine, but what has happened is that this married couple has ceased to converse. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages married couples to prioritize conversation in a busy life.
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[00:00:00] You're listening to My Devotional, the daily devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and leading the way.
[00:00:07] The third key to a fulfilling marriage.
[00:00:11] Conversation by Dr. Michael Youssef.
[00:00:15] You don't have to look far to find a marriage that appears to be healthy on the surface.
[00:00:20] It can be easy to develop a routine with your spouse.
[00:00:24] We just want to get things done, get through the day. to react to one another, every couple needs time outside of the chaos of everyday life for conversation. Small children, though they are a blessing from the Lord, can be one of the biggest hindrances to intimacy and conversation in marriage. Many people make the mistake of thinking children must come first in a marriage. But children draw security
[00:01:42] from seeing that daddy is mommy's number one priority and that mommy is daddy's number pour it into your heart toward your spouse and see what new life he brings to your marriage. Let's pray together. Father forgive us for becoming complacent toward our spouse. We're just getting through the day. Help us to prioritize with our spouse, our calendars, children and conversation
[00:03:00] according to what will strengthen our relationship
[00:03:02] and glorify your name.
[00:03:05] We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.