The beauty of marriage often lies in the ordinary moments—the regular Tuesdays that make up a lifetime together. Thirteen years ago, my husband and I chose to get married on a Tuesday, a detail that perfectly captures the essence of what marriage truly is: not just a special occasion, but the beginning of countless ordinary days spent united as one.
Marriage isn't the perfect 50-50 split we often imagine. Sometimes one person carries more weight while the other struggles. There's no scoreboard in a healthy marriage—just two people committed to showing up completely for each other through every season. Your spouse brings incredible value to your life, but they were never meant to be your savior. Only Jesus can fill that role perfectly, allowing you to love your partner freely without impossible expectations.
The magic often happens in small moments—a note of encouragement tucked in a lunch bag, holding hands during difficult conversations, or celebrating your unique differences rather than trying to change each other. Cold hands meet warm ones. Type-A meets Type-B. Extrovert meets introvert. These complementary differences create a beautiful harmony when embraced rather than resisted. Through thirteen years of military moves, parenting challenges, grief, celebrations, and everything in between, we've discovered that prayer remains our greatest tool and forgiveness our most necessary practice.
Looking to strengthen your marriage? Consider implementing regular check-ins, prioritizing date nights, serving one another daily, and remembering that above all, love covers a multitude of mistakes. Marriage brings together two imperfect people making many missteps, and yet love carries us through when we choose it deliberately every day. What might it look like for you to love your spouse earnestly this week?

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