Fostering Conversation

Last night was our weekly Bible Study. It is amazing to me how much a simple series can foster conversation. The study Josh and I are doing right now is Growing a Strong Marriage and last night the topic was getting to “oneness” within the marriage.

The series follows several couples at various stages in their marriage and we kind of get an inside peek at conversations they have with one another. It’s definitely different, but I find that I am gaining so much by hearing their conversations. There isn’t a solid point each couple is trying to make, it’s more about them recognizing traits in their own marriage.

The session last night was probably 10 minutes worth of video but it got Josh and me really talking. We discussed our vision for our life together, the areas that are at risk of us “drifting” through, and it was incredible.

Sitting next to my husband, seeing his facial expressions, and hearing his thoughts made my night and made me fall more in love.

Our simple decision to do a weekly Bible Study is doing awesome things for our marriage. It is opening our lines of communication, fostering discussions on things we may not have originally thought to discuss, and it’s kind of built in one on one time.

One major realization we made last night was that life is getting in the way. Our busy schedules are hindering our original desire to have weekly date nights, and even attend church. It was kind of punch in the gut to realize that we are making decisions that are not allowing us to meet some of our relationship goals. But I am so thankful for this series we are doing because it helped us to acknowledge this oversight early in our marriage. So we will be able to move forward and adjust our habits to meet these goals.

Maybe a Bible Study in the style Josh and I have chosen isn’t for you, maybe you need an actual group with other individuals or couples. No matter what, work to find a place to inspire conversations within your marriage or thoughts on your individual life. Don’t just let life happen to you.