How to Spiritualize Your Marriage

From the moment of creation, humans have experienced a profound yearning for a deeper meaning. Whether searching for God or companionship, human beings have put a massive amount of energy into understanding and expressing the spiritual connection we all share. However, we now live in a contemporary society consumed with monetary gain and professional advancement rather than spirituality and personal growth. As today’s divorce rates unfortunately disclose, couples find it far too easy to get lost in worldly obsessions, and eventually lose sight of their precious spiritual bond. In a world infatuated with wealth and pleasure, people have begun to question whether marriage has
a real place in modern society. With lavish weddings and equally sensational divorces (but none of the spiritual bonds of love), our culture seems to have forgotten the point of marriage. But there’s hope yet, if you’re willing to devote the effort. There are ways to reconnect to the deeper, spiritual side of your marriage bond, and you and your spouse will reap the rewards.
Consider the events that led to your wedding. One mistake many couples make as their union matures is allowing a certain apathy to develop towards their own marriage.
As a relationship grows and changes, it can be easy to forget that you and your spouse have a story. Remember what it felt like to fall in love with your husband or wife. Recall how intensely focused you were on this one person and the relationship you shared.
Don’t be afraid to discuss old times, no matter how different things may be. Good memories are as precious to your marriage as are your wedding vows. Allow yourself to mentally explore what your marriage signifies to you, to your spouse, and to your spiritual lives. Keep in mind that you and your spouse were brought together for a reason, and give thanks for having found him or her.
Be constantly making attempts to understand and empathize with your spouse. Because you love your husband or wife, you wish to do everything in your power to ensure his or her happiness. There is only so much you can do physically, so why not reach out spiritually? Instead of falling into the perception of marriage as simply traditional and tax-beneficial, remind yourself of your conviction towards a deeper meaning in your marriage. Strive to do small things to help your spouse, and don’t forget to express gratitude when your spouse goes out of his or her way to help you. Let your spouse know when he or she is on your mind. Your genuine care and concern will nurture your relationship and strengthen your spiritual bond.
Try to consider your marriage as a work in progress. There is no perfect or imperfect “state” of marriage, but rather a changing and developing spiritual relationship. If you are unwilling to see potential for growth in your relationship, any adversity encountered may seem like a dead end. Remember that we are not always handed blessings on a silver platter. It is impossible to live life without any difficult times, and these hardships usually serve to make us stronger and more spiritually solid.
Relationships are no different.
Be patient. You and your spouse have decided to embark on a journey to
reinvigorate your spiritual bond, and the trip is not necessarily a short one. It takes time and work, but you and your spouse will be rewarded with a more trusting, fulfilling relationship.