I (Erin) love spring! It’s such a breath of fresh air after the long winter. The trees have new growth, the flowers bloom, and the grass turns from brown to different shades of green. This is what I truly love about spring time—the new radiant colors of purple, green, yellow and orange that slowly began to grow and blossom. Our marriages go through seasonal changes as well. It’s important that we evaluate what isn’t working and replant new life in our marriage. Recently, I took inventory of my own marriage “flowerbed” to evaluate what wasn’t growing and producing great life. Do Greg and I truly connect each day? Are we united on parenting issues? Do we manage our finances in a way that brings us closer together? What simple things could I “plant” to bring a new vibrancy to our relationship? Notice the word “I”—what can I do to create positive change in our marriage.

Over the next few days, I encourage you to spend some time reflecting on your marriage relationship. Are there any areas that you’d like to see refreshed for springtime? Are there a few intentional behaviors that would help you grow a stronger, more vibrant marriage? Take time to evaluate where you desire to improve and grow your marital relationship. What will make your “relational” flower beds flourish with the new, vibrant colors of spring?

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