A marriage is something that is physical, and spiritual. In that, we should always be working on our marriage. It is something we should cultivate. For guys who would like help in this, you can read my past article How to Cultivate Your Wife.

But we all need to work on our marriage, and the best way to do it is to involve God. He can be the third cord in our marriage which “Is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12).” 

Here are 5 practical ways to work on your marriage.

#1 Pray Together

First and foremost, you can start by praying together. If you have a spiritual bond, this will increase your physical and relational one. It doesn’t have to be a long time. It can be a couple times a week for a minute or two. But if you pray together, you will become closer.

#2 Worship Together

Couples who practice their faith together are 40% less likely to divorce than those who don’t. If you are worshiping together, you are learning together. If you are going to the same church and hearing the same sermons, you become more like minded in what you believe and how you should interact.

#3 Handle Problems God’s Way

Every couple has problems and disagreements. None of us are exactly alike. Many couples come from homes that functioned very differently from each other. This can create stress on the marriage, leading to problems. If you both believe God’s Word and that you should handle conflict His way, then you will have a much more successful marriage. You can read more on this here “3 Tips for Listening During Conflict LInk****).”

#4 Listen to Godly People

Godly people should give godly advice. Not everyone gives the same advice because not everyone believes in God. We can work with God on our marriage by making sure that the people we go to for advice are calling us to handle our problems God’s ways.

#5 Follow God Given Roles for Husbands and Wives

The apostle Paul gives a template for roles within a marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33. If we are following God’s roles, our marriage will flourish. By following them, you are following God’s template for life. You can read more about that here in our article When My Husband Tells Me What To Do, 7 Practical Ways to Sacrifice for Your Wife, and 7 Practical Ways to Respect Your Husband.

Think About It

Do you put God at the center of your marriage?

Do you try to work on your marriage by yourself, or have God work on it with you?

Which of these areas do you need to work on the most to grow your marriage?