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You are ready to enjoy your favorite dish. You take a bite, and Ugh! No seasoning? In an instant, you think, “Should I chew or spew?” You can expect disappointment when certain foods lack flavor. Add salt or a tasty condiment, and your dish becomes palatable and even enjoyable. The same is true in marriage. Relationships, at times, may lack flavor, but they do not have to stay that way. Have you given up on shared activities? A desirable marriage is achievable with a healthy mix of selfless love, thoughtfulness, and pleasant communication.
Create Flavor. Mark 9:50 states, “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again?” Salt is a preservative. It adds flavor and enhances taste. Like cooking, marriages are improved with adjustments. Is it a priority to esteem your mate and put their needs above yours? When a mindset of mutual appreciation and consideration is present, contentment will follow. You can revive your relationship and honor God in the process. As “the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13), you must also influence your home by sprinkling it with faith and pleasure. A marriage devoid of satisfaction, kindness, and good behavior becomes dull. Scripture commands, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10 ESV). Webster defines outdo this way: “To go beyond in action or performance.” This action is intentional. Do all you can to show kindness, care, and respect. You are serving God when you live this way. These expressions are basic virtues of followers of Christ.
Six Seasonings to Add.
- Live to please Christ.
- Read the greatest book (The Holy Bible) together.
- Avoid things that draw you away from your spouse.
- Make home a place you both are excited about.
- Seek to understand each other.
- Work non-stop to make your marriage better.
Often, couples miss opportunities to enhance their marriage. Instead of exploring life together, they settle for boredom and isolation. They neglect to consider their spouse or find a creative solution to improve their relationship. A marriage well-seasoned with love, consideration, and optimism is worth the time and effort. Incorporate these ingredients and delight in a marriage that is appealing, delectable, and full of flavor.
-Vanessa M. Jones
Vice President & Co-founder of Biblical Marriage Institute
