Many of us married folks only bring an empty tank home to our spouse. We give our best to work, friends, church, ministry, and even social media, yet our spouse gets the scraps—the tired sighs, the snore, the absent-minded nods, the 'headaches', the distracted “mhmm’s.”
Everything else fights for, gets, and consumes our energy, while our spouse is left with “Sorry, it's been a long day...I’m so tired.”
Of course, life gets exhausting. But when exhaustion becomes the norm—when one's spouse ALWAYS gets the short end of the stick—it’s no longer just about being tired; it’s about priorities.
Think about it: Should your marriage suffer to sustain relationships that could disappear in an instant? Is your job, your social circle, or even your ministry worth a neglected spouse?
Proverbs 5:18 says, “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of your youth.” This isn’t just a poetic verse—it’s a command to PRIORITIZE your marriage.
Ephesians 5:25 doesn’t say, “Husbands, love your wives when you have energy.” It says, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Christ didn’t love the church with leftovers. He gave everything.
Marriage isn’t an afterthought. It’s the one covenant relationship—besides your relationship with God—that’s meant to last a lifetime. Shouldn’t it get more than what’s left after everything else drains you?
It’s time to re-evaluate. Time to be intentional. Time to refill your tank for the one who truly matters.
Your spouse shouldn’t get what’s left of you. They should get the best of you.
#BeBetter #LoveBetter #DoBetter #MarriageWorks
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