Day 23: Never Alone
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another.
—Hebrews 10:24-25
Did you know that couples who attend church together, even once a month, increase their chances of staying married? Couples who go to church together also generally feel better about their marriages than those who don’t worship together.
See, couples actively involved in a church body share mutual values and purpose. That same church body provides a nurturing community of support for your relationship.
But honestly, church isn’t just about what it does for you. First Corinthians 12 says the church needs your gifts—the part you and your spouse uniquely play. In fact, that chapter goes so far as to indicate that an attitude of “I don’t need you!” toward Christ’s body is spiritual dysfunction.
Are there reasons you hold church at arm’s length? Get real with your spouse about the reasons you might be holding back.
Praying together for our marriage
He prays: Ask God to show you where and how to get involved as a couple in a church home.
She prays: Ask God for an agreement as to where and how you will worship together.
Going Deeper
“Should I be shielding him? Pretend he’s just tired? I feel like I’m on damage control for his decision.” Tips to respond when your spouse isn’t into church.