Episode 6:
How Life's Setbacks Can
Strengthen Your Spiritual Intimacy

Life is full of pain and hardship, and it can either drive marriages apart or bring them together. In this final episode, Dr. Robert and Jenni Paul talk about their own struggles as a couple, how they drew together, and how to go through those difficult times as a married couple.

 Watch the video to get started. Then check out the Scripture verse, discussion questions, prayer, and additional resources.

 

Step 1: Watch Episode 6

Step 2:
Read and Meditate on Scripture

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
And let steadfastness have its full effect,
that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

(James 1:2-4, ESV)

Step 3:
Questions For Discussion

  1. Has hardship driven you apart as husband and wife or brought you closer? Why do you think that is?

  2. Bob and Jenni say the best thing to do when we struggle is to go to God. How can you prepare your hearts to do that when hardship does come?

Step 2:
Take Time in Prayer

God,
You know that we are destined to suffer in this world.
But when hardship comes, help us draw closer to You and to each other, instead of falling apart.
Guide us in those difficult times, and remind us that You are the most perfect source of joy, comfort, hope, and strength in this fallen world. Amen.

Other Resources

Mr & Mrs 366 Devotions For Couples

This endearing 366-day couples’ devotional will guide couples to achieve a level of intimacy with each other and with God that will take their marriage and faith to a whole new level of love, trust and hope.

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