When I was in high school, I once hoped and prayed that someday, I want to have and be like my family – how my Papa and Mama built their relationship as a husband and wife and as a parents. They set a high bar and, showed a perfect example for me and I hope and dream to have the same one day for my own family.

After living in our own house for four months now, I’ve come to understand how important it is to create a Christ-centered home, beginning with us as husband and wife. I believe that when the right time comes for us to start our own family, this foundation will naturally guide and influence everything that follows.

As we grow deeper our relationship with Christ, we will grow and our connection with our spouse will also strengthen. Sometimes, it’s not just about fixing your marriage—it’s about returning to God. The reality is your marriage is deeply connected to the health of your walk with Him. When you are growing in Christ, you will learn to become more patient, forgiving, understanding, gentle, and loving, not only on your calm days but even more on the hard ones. Marriage is not always as sweet as honey, marriage can be challenging, with misunderstandings, disappointments, and moments when love feels more like a choice than an emotion. But when both of you are rooted in Christ, you don’t just rely or depend solely on your emotions, you rely on His grace. Your relationship with God will shape how you speak, how you respond, and how you love your spouse. Instead of focusing on changing each other, focus on your personal relationship with Him and draw close nearer to God.

No marriage is perfect and I think this applies to all married couples out there, I mean even our parents, our inspirational couples, and of course, even for Christians. Every couple faces challenges and seasons of difficulty. But in these moments, let faith be our anchor. My husband and I make it a habit to have an ‘Unplug day’ every week—a day for us without phones, TV, or any online distractions. We focus on personal growth –  our own ‘me time’; for me, that means reading books, tending to my mini garden (ahhhh, I’m slowly growing them!), playing with my cats, and tidying up our home. My husband helping me with chores and doing the role of a handyman. We always make sure ending the day in conversation – checking in with each other, sharing what’s on our hearts and our praise reports, praying, and appreciating God’s goodness. I believe that when you let God’s love overflow in your life, it will naturally pour into your marriage, allowing you to extend grace, understanding, and compassion to your spouse, even when it’s hard. As you both grow closer to God, you’ll also find yourselves growing closer to each other, building a partnership that is not only enduring but also filled with hope, joy, and lasting peace. Because when Christ is at the center, everything else begins to align and fall into place.

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