STAGNANT AND COMPLACENT

God has more in store for your marriage. Your responses suggest your relationship has settled into comfortable patterns that may be preventing deeper connection and growth.

What This Means:

While your marriage isn't in crisis, it has lost some of its vibrancy. You may be going through the motions in aspects of your relationship—spiritual practices might have become routine, emotional and physical intimacy might have diminished, and you might be avoiding difficult conversations. This stagnation doesn't reflect God's design for the continual renewal and deepening of marital love.

Moving Forward with God's Guidance:

With intentional effort and God's help, you can revitalize your marriage:

• Pray for a renewed heart toward your spouse and your marriage

• Identify one area to focus on first—perhaps spiritual intimacy as a foundation

• Have an honest, gentle conversation about your desire for a more vibrant marriage

• Consider seeking guidance from a Christian marriage counselor or your pastor

• Create new traditions or practices that help you connect in fresh ways

• Remember that growth often requires stepping out of comfort zones

We have some free resources on their way to your inbox over the next few days to help you take the next steps towards a healthy marriage. Be sure to keep an eye out—you won't want to miss them!

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" (Isaiah 43:18-19)

A Word of Encouragement

Remember that marriage is a journey, not a destination. God designed marriage as a reflection of Christ's relationship with the church—filled with grace, forgiveness, and unconditional love. We are here to come along side you. We take it seriously to pray for you and to give you guidance and practical steps to move forward. If you have specific prayer requests, please reach out at hello@schafferministries.com and we would be honored to lift your specific need to God.