Safeguarding What is Sacred: Keeping Your Marriage Strong as Foster and Adoptive Parents

On the last episode we talked about the reality of spiritual warfare as foster and adoptive parents.The reality is, when you said yes to this calling a war cry was issued against you by the enemy because you stepped into something he delighted to destroy - to take part in the ministry of reconciliation.Oftentimes the attack is aimed at your marriage because the enemy knows a husband and wife unified in their obedience to their calling is a force to be reckoned with. Therefore, we need to be aware, know how to identify and understand the enemy’s tactics and take action.In today's episode I will share 5 ways to safeguard what is sacred - your marriage! Thanks for listening!I'd love to connect with you on Instagram, Facebook or JOIN MY EMAIL LIST for weekly episode reminders and free resources!Favorite Takeaways:For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ~ Ephesians 2:10Every day we are putting our energy toward something - those relationships that matter most deserve our most intentional effort - do the work to safeguard and maintain it, or do the work to repair it later.During your prioritized time together, establish phrases or words to communicate a need for help or reprieve during high stress or exhausted situations - do the work on the front end to prevent hurt in the moment.Be ready to throw the first punch because it is not a question of “if” the enemy attacks your marriage, but when.