You might be lucky if it lasted longer than two years. But in reality, it was probably a lot shorter.

Life started to spin out of control (bills, career demands, friends, household duties, temptations, etc.), and all you could do is just put yourself in survival mode.

If my spouse would just do this, in this manner, and repeat as necessary, life would be great.

But as the months turn into years, you find out that what you thought marriage was supposed to be, was completely opposite of what it was.

All you could do now is to stay in your lane and not upset the waters too much, or the boat would be tossed to sea.

And that was an experience you dreaded.

Why is it that we live our lives to minimize what matters in order to maximize what really doesn’t?

It becomes more self-serving and self-indulging that eventually, our marriage suffers.

So if you want to avoid this catastrophe, you have to be willing to maximize your love.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Maximize your love!

Now, when I’m speaking about how to maximize your love, this is NOT about controlling your spouse.

Please hear that loud and clear.

You can only control YOU!!

You must be cautious how you look at marriage. Marriage is a commitment between two people, which requires two people to join together in a journey that is a two-way street. But somehow, you find a way to compromise when needed and show compassion throughout the entire process.

SO– How are you doing with that definition?

Most of us would struggle. But that doesn’t mean we throw in the towel and convert to our human ways of being selfish and indulging only in what benefits us as an individual, not as a couple.

What does it look like to maximize your love?

1. Prioritize your relationship.
2. Serve with compassion.
3. Live for each other.

PRAYER: Don’t let the sun go down on the day without lifting up your spouse and holding him/her in the highest esteem. Steward your love well.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“