Marriage is a unique gift from God. He takes two people – who are often complete opposites – and puts them together with the task of moving forward in unity.
But what happens when times get tough and circumstances change?
Well, couples who have a purpose, a direction, and a plan work through their struggles together and overcome their difficulties as a team.
Couples who don’t have a purpose, a direction, and a plan drift.
And what’s the solution for couples who begin to drift? Get a purpose, a direction and a plan.
That’s the beauty of the Gospel woven into every marriage – God uses the ups and downs of life to help us become more like Jesus. When couples remember they’re on the same team and work together to adopt a winning mindset, they can conquer almost anything.
George and Tondra Gregory, who currently serve as chaplains for the Los Angeles Chargers and previously served as marriage ministry leaders at Saddleback Church, are my guests on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly to share how couples can build a winning game plan for their marriage.
According to the Gregorys, a marriage game plan:
- Gets both partners moving in the same direction.
- Helps spouses better understand each other.
- Unifies a couple toward a common goal.
- Maximizes a couple’s chance to stay together by creating a shared life.
- Requires discipline, adaptability, and accountability, expressed through love.
- Empowers couples to celebrate life and show each other gratitude.