Genesis 2:18-24 Amplified Bible

Now the Lord God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.” So the Lord God formed out of the ground every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. And the man gave names to all the livestock, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for Adam there was not found a helper [that was] suitable (a companion) for him. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam; and while he slept, He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. And the rib which the Lord God had taken from the man He made (fashioned, formed) into a woman, and He brought her and presented her to the man. Then Adam said,

“This is now bone of my bones,
And flesh of my flesh;
She shall be called Woman,
Because she was taken out of Man.”

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.

 
 

Since the beginning of time, God has planned that our married relationships be one of deep intimacy, and perfect togetherness. Our brokenness because of sin, frequently causes us to live outside this original perfection.

As a church, we want to see family relationships flourish. When couples are strong, healthy and connected to God and each other, all the family flourishes alongside them.

Your relationship with your spouse is a priority. So plan to make a plan for your relationship no matter what stage it is at.

Talk about and plan:

  1. Having a marriage mentor: A couple or individuals to whom you are accountable and can go to for help when things get challenging; mature Christians who you are willing to let speak into your lives.

  2. How the romance will stay strong. Never stop dating each other.

  3. How you will navigate family, work and life commitments and set boundaries that cause your relationship to flourish.

  4. How you will grow together in your relationship with God.

  5. How you will navigate conflict.

Everyone couple is different, and your plan will be different in different stages of life, so review it together regularly.

For more help we offer the following:

Other resources you may find helpful:

Book recommendations:

  • The Story of marriage. John and Lisa Bevere

  • The love dare. Alex and Stephen Kendrick

  • The 5 love languages: the secret to love that lasts. Gary Chapman

  • Love and respect. Emerson Eggerichs