Biblical Answer

Can Our Daily Choices Bring New Life to Our Relationships When We're Feeling Tired?

As we navigate the ups and downs of life, it's easy to feel drained and disconnected from our loved ones. However, the Bible teaches us that our daily choices can indeed bring new life to our relationships, even when we're feeling tired. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Apostle Paul encourages us to "rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." By choosing to rejoice, pray, and give thanks, we can shift our focus from our exhaustion to the blessings in our lives.

One way to apply this principle is to schedule regular times of fellowship and connection with our spouse and family. For example, my wife and I made a commitment to have a daily devotional time together, which helped us stay connected and strengthened our relationship. We also prioritized regular date nights, even when we were feeling tired. By doing so, we were able to cultivate a sense of joy and appreciation for each other, even on the most mundane days. As the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 9:9, "Live happily with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting life." By choosing to prioritize our relationships, we can find new life and joy even in the midst of fatigue.

Ultimately, bringing new life to our relationships requires a willingness to look beyond our own desires and motivations. As the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." By choosing to love our spouse and family in this way, we can bring new life and joy to our relationships, even when we're feeling tired. As the Psalmist says in Psalm 103:1-5, "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion." By choosing to praise and thank God for His benefits, we can find new life and joy in our relationships. It is not about our desires or motivations, but about our willingness to choose love and prioritize our relationships. By doing so, we can bring new life to our relationships, even when we're feeling tired.