DAILY TEXT, Monday, June 23, 2025, A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife (Gen. 2:24).

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Monday, June 23, 2025

A man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife (Gen. 2:24).

What if you and your husband or wife don't enjoy spending time together? What can you do? Think of a campfire. When you first light it, it's small; there's only a tiny flame. To make it grow and burn brightly, you have to gradually add larger and larger pieces of wood. Similarly, try to spend a few moments together each day. Find something you both enjoy doing (James 3:18). If you start small, you can rekindle the flame of your love.

Respect is vital in marriage. It's like oxygen, which keeps a campfire alive. Without oxygen, the fire quickly goes out. Likewise, if there is no respect in a marriage, love will quickly cool off. On the other hand, if you treat each other with respect, you will keep the flame of love alive. But remember, what counts is not whether you think you are respectful, but whether the other person feels respected.

Why should husband and wife spend time together?

Married people can keep their love alive by spending time together. This will help them be more attentive to each other's thoughts and feelings (Gen. 2:24). Consider what Lilia and Ruslan discovered shortly after getting married, more than 15 years ago. She explains: “We realized we wouldn't be able to spend as much time together as we had thought. We were very busy with work, housework, and then the children arrived. We realized that if we didn't make time for each other, we would end up drifting apart.”

What can married couples do when they don't like spending time together?

But what if you don't like spending time together? Perhaps you enjoy different things or sometimes feel like you're driving each other crazy. What can you do if that's the case? Think of the campfire we mentioned earlier. When it's lit, it's small; there's only a tiny flame. To make it grow and burn brightly, you have to gradually add larger and larger pieces of wood. Similarly, try to spend a few moments together each day. Find something you both enjoy doing that doesn't cause problems (James 3:18). If you start small, you can rekindle the flame of your love.

Why is respect vital in marriage?

Respect is vital in marriage. It's like oxygen, which keeps a campfire alive. Without oxygen, the fire quickly goes out. Likewise, if there is no respect in a marriage, love will quickly cool off. On the other hand, if a husband and wife treat each other with respect, they will keep the flame of love alive. But remember, what counts is not whether you think you are respectful, but whether the other person feels respected.

Penny and Aret have been married for over 25 years. She comments: “Because we both respect each other, there's a sense of love in our home. We freely express what we think and feel because we know each other values ​​each other's opinions.” And what can you do to make your husband or wife feel respected? Let's look at what Abraham and Sarah did.

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