Once you make the big decision, your next step is check to see if you have all the tools in your tool belt.

One thing that drives my husband, Bill, crazy is when our boys get into his tool chest or tool belt and “borrow” his tools. Then, when he goes to use them, they are not there and what was a five minute job becomes an all morning hunt for which son used the tool last and where that tool might now be located. The key tools for building your spiritual life  are found in this simple acrostic:

Talk to God: Spend time in prayer alone and with your spouse. Just like communication is vital to your marriage relationship, so it is with your spiritual relationship.

Obey the truth: As you grow in your faith, commit to applying the truths you learn to your daily lives. Seek to choose what is right, not always what is easiest.

Overcome evil: Repent of personal sins, ask your spouse to forgive you of ways you may have sinned against him or her, and commit to change.

Look in the Bible: It's hard to grow in the truth and overcome evil if you never crack open God's Word. Set aside time weekly to read and study the Word.

Share with others: Connect with with others as a couple in two ways. Find strength and support for your marriage in a small group of fellow believers. Also, bond by sharing your faith with others in your community.

So together, get out your spiritual tool chest, and you will soon see the pay-offs in all areas of your love life!

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