Safely Inside The Hedges
When I talk with people who are having relationship troubles, one of them usually says, “I’m bored—our relationship isn’t very exciting anymore. All we ever do is talk about the different challenges we are having (bills) and watch TV. And you’ll hear the other party say “I know everything my spouse is going to say before he [or she] says it. We’re in a deep, predictable rut. I need some excitement!”
Can you guess where they go to get their thrills? Yep, outside the hedges! That’s why it’s important to have some outside interests to talk about. Have your own “well” of experience to draw from. Keep your relationship watered with new information—both spiritual insights and unique, interesting activities.
A relationship that is well watered will have deep roots and will withstand the storms of life. If your relationship is in a drought, however, and its roots are weak and shallow, then the wind and erosion (life’s problems) will damage and eventually destroy your marriage. So keep your hearts safely inside your strong, healthy hedges. "Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do." Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
When I talk with people who are having relationship troubles, one of them usually says, “I’m bored—our relationship isn’t very exciting anymore. All we ever do is talk about the different challenges we are having (bills) and watch TV. And you’ll hear the other party say “I know everything my spouse is going to say before he [or she] says it. We’re in a deep, predictable rut. I need some excitement!”
Can you guess where they go to get their thrills? Yep, outside the hedges! That’s why it’s important to have some outside interests to talk about. Have your own “well” of experience to draw from. Keep your relationship watered with new information—both spiritual insights and unique, interesting activities.
A relationship that is well watered will have deep roots and will withstand the storms of life. If your relationship is in a drought, however, and its roots are weak and shallow, then the wind and erosion (life’s problems) will damage and eventually destroy your marriage. So keep your hearts safely inside your strong, healthy hedges. "Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do." Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Dafe Smith
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Relationship
Coach
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