{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4022 Rediscover The Love You Once Had","description":"Marriage can be comfortable\u2014it can feel like a safe harbor in a chaotic world. But comfort is a double-edged sword. When we become complacent, assuming that our marriage will somehow maintain its course without active effort, we\u2019re setting ourselves up for trouble. It\u2019s not that love fades overnight, but it does become something we stop tending to, something we take for granted. And when we neglect love, it\u2019s not missing suddenly\u2014it\u2019s slowly slipping away. So why not refresh your marriage and rediscover the love you once had? The truth is, no matter how strong or stable you believe your marriage to be, every relationship needs regular refreshment. It needs moments of pause and reflection, reminders to stay attuned to one another\u2019s hearts. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com Unfortunately, when confidence turns into overconfidence\u2014when you believe \u201ceverything\u2019s fine\u201d or \u201cnothing\u2019s wrong here\u201d\u2014that\u2019s often when things quietly unravel. Have you ever paused to ask yourself: just how badly do I want to love my spouse well, right now\u2014in this moment, not just in memory? Maybe you recalled the eagerness before the wedding, when the future looked bright, and your love felt fresh and fierce. But those hours turned into months to years to decades. The newness wears off, distractions pile up\u2014work, kids, stress\u2014and it becomes easier to live in a habitual marriage than one that is truly alive. There\u2019s a powerful parallel here between the marriage relationship and the relationship God desires with each of us. Just as love between spouses requires constant renewal, so does our walk with God. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ show us the ultimate example of love: willing to sacrifice, willing to rise again from the depths of difficulty, and willing to pursue reconciliation relentlessly. The K.I.S.S. ~ Let your marriage R.I.S.E.! If God continually invites us to return to Him\u2014despite our mistakes, distractions, or complacency\u2014what can we learn from that about loving our spouses? Here are four essential things any spouse can do to reconcile their marriage and tap into a deeper\u2014not average\u2014love: It's time to R.I.S.E.! R \u2013 Reach Out Daily Don\u2019t wait for \u201cthe right moment.\u201d Show up wholeheartedly every day. Listen deeply, speak kindly, and invest time in your spouse\u2019s world. Love thrives in consistent attention\u2014not grand gestures alone. I \u2013 Initiate Forgiveness and Grace Take responsibility where you\u2019ve fallen short. Open the door for healing by asking for forgiveness and extending grace without hesitation. This breaks the cycle of resentment and fuels emotional freedom. S \u2013 Strengthen Spiritual Connection Build your marriage on more than mutual interests\u2014build it on shared purpose and faith. Pray together, seek spiritual growth, and invite God\u2019s love to infuse your relationship with strength beyond your own. E \u2013 Engage in Purposeful Growth Commit to growing\u2014not just as individuals but as partners. Set goals together, face challenges as a team, learn from mistakes, and celebrate victories. A marriage that grows is a marriage that stays alive and passionate. Rediscovering the love you once had isn\u2019t about returning to a nostalgic past. It\u2019s about breathing new life into your daily relationship and choosing\u2014every day\u2014to pursue something greater than comfort or habit. The \u201caverage\u201d love settles, but the love worth fighting for rises, falls on knees, asks for forgiveness, and rises again with divine strength. Your marriage deserves more than average. It deserves to be alive. It deserves intentional, fierce love that mirrors the relentless grace shown to us.  So when you feel your marriage drifting into the \u201caverage\u201d zone, remember to RISE, because love isn\u2019t just something that happens to you. It\u2019s something you get up and build every day. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage \ud83d\udd14 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. 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