Courtship is undoubtedly a lovely and unforgettable season for the soon‑to‑be couple. Beyond discussing and planning the present and future, it is a period filled with love, understanding, affection, care, and the exchange of calls and text messages that reassure both partners of their commitment.
So what happens after a few weeks, months, or years of marriage?
Marriage is all about nurturing, and nurturing is always a deliberate act. You nurture what you cherish. Nurturing happens through nourishing, and nourishing happens through feeding because whatever you do not feed becomes malnourished.
Why stop feeding your marriage the nutrients that give it strength?
One of the devil’s subtle schemes is to disconnect you from your spouse by injecting the spirit of NEGLECT quietly, unconsciously, and gradually.
Who told you that once married, you can no longer text your spouse at least once a week or even once a month?
Who told you you cannot call during the day just to ask, “How is your day going?”
Marriage requires creativity, thinking inside and outside the box to keep the bond alive.
Let me tell you something you may know or may not know about the devil.
He is calculative, tireless, resilient and intentional. He puts all his attention into whatever mission he wants to accomplish. He is always busy with his assignments.
This intelligent, attentive, hard‑working, and intentional being is not one you can defeat by folding your arms and refusing to put your mind to work. He will not give you rest or peace in your home simply because you are passive. Marriage has been his target since Eden, beginning with Adam and Eve. And to this day, he still hates marriage. Your marriage is not exempted.
Dear couple, never neglect the attention, calls, messages, affection you showered on each other during courtship.
These little things matter in marriage because they serve as healthy spices that nourish your home.
As a husband or wife, you must be conscious and intentional about feeding your marriage with what strengthens the bond between you and your spouse. When you neglect your spouse, you have unknowingly sent an invitation to the devil to replace you. And he will gladly accept such an invitation.
Marriage is not for lazy people.
Marriage is for two intentional, hard‑working partners. Be creative.
