Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings—just like a thriving marriage. Just as nature finds balance between rain and sunshine, so must we find balance in our relationships. A strong marriage isn’t about losing yourself or sacrificing everything; it’s about nurturing both your individual identity and your union.
Balancing Work and Family Life
Life can feel like a juggling act—career responsibilities, family needs, and personal time all pulling us in different directions. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) reminds us, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Prioritize time with your spouse and children, but also set healthy boundaries with work. Remember, success at home is just as important (or even perhaps more), as success in the workplace.
Letting people at work know that you have a spouse and a family is important. They need to view you in the right way. You are not available romantically and your priority is not them.
Personal Pursuits vs. Couple Activities
While date nights and shared experiences strengthen your bond, personal passions also matter. Whether it's a hobby, fitness goal, or ministry work, encourage one another’s growth. Proverbs 27:17 (KJV) states, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” A strong marriage is built when both individuals continue to grow and inspire each other.
Finding new things to do together or new places to explore will contribute to the mutual things that you have in common. Although you don't have to share everything, sharing lots of things makes for a stronger tie with your spouse.
Being “You” and Being “Us”Marriage unites two people as one (Mark 10:8), but that doesn’t mean you lose your identity. Instead, it’s a blending—a beautiful harmony of two lives. Find joy in the balance between being a devoted spouse and a unique individual.
Appreciate what makes you different from your significant other, and balance having time to yourself and with your friends.
This spring, embrace renewal in your marriage. Find balance, cherish your love, and grow together. We would love to hear how these ideas bring balance to your relationship this spring!