Holiday stress can weigh heavily on a marriage. Here’s our little “Christmas” list on keeping your season filled with joy and peace:
C hoose to keep Jesus at the center
H ear the Christmas music wafting through the stores
R ead and re-read the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2:1-21
I nvite family and friends to Christmas Eve services at your church
S hare your favorite childhood Christmas memory with your spouse
T hank God for all of his blessings this past year
M aximize opportunities to serve others
A sk God for His peace to rule in your heart
S ay “Merry Christmas” to as many people as possible each day
As you practice these nine ideas together, your holiday marital stress will decrease, your focus will shift upward, and you will build your marriage!