How do I build and protect my marriage when I'm so busy?

[Sandy Ralya]

This is a good question - one I pray all will take seriously.
Every marriage relationship is different, but my husband and I have certain things we do together that help cement our union. For instance, we drink coffee while having devotions together almost every morning. Sometimes it's a temptation to rush up to my office during a particularly busy time, but I hold myself back - making time with him a priority, thus protecting an important aspect of our relationship. I tend to be goal oriented, but at 6:00 PM, no matter if I've achieved my day's goals or not, I turn off my laptop, put down my pen and join Tom for an evening together. Protecting our time together is important to my husband and our relationship.

In regards to growing my marriage, I pray "Lord, keep me one step ahead of all I teach others." Falling behind in my own marriage in an effort to minister to other is not an option for me! I read books on marriage and fill my mind with the Word and godly teaching. I continue to grow as the Lord teaches me new things.

Sandy Ralya - Director of Beautiful Womanhood www.beautifulwomanhood.com