Biblical Answer

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

When we're feeling stuck in our relationships, it's easy to feel like we're just going through the motions, without any sense of purpose or fulfillment. However, the Bible teaches us that our daily choices have the power to bring new life to our relationships, even in the midst of chaos and overwhelm.

The Bible says, "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" (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). This kind of love is not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day. When we choose to love our spouse, even in the midst of frustration and difficulty, we are choosing to bring new life to our relationship.

In fact, the Bible says that our choices have the power to transform our lives and our relationships. As the apostle Paul writes, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will" (Romans 12:2). When we choose to prioritize love, kindness, and patience in our relationships, we are choosing to be transformed by God's love and to bring new life to our relationships. This is not always easy, but it is always worth it. By choosing to love our spouse, even when it's hard, we are choosing to bring new life to our relationship and to experience the transformative power of God's love.