Two of Us: Symptoms of Hurt
Reflect
Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions.Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your spouse.
Prayer
Why did You ever choose us to be married?
When I look at how good my spouse is, I feel he/she deserves so much love, Father.
Help me to truly appreciate their goodness and fill me with Your ambition for my love.
Put me on fire with desire and eagerness.
I send the Lord himself, Your Son to bring You my request.
Amen.
Questions:
1. Sometimes I am or I feel in my marriage: (Check whatever applies to you, even if only sometimes or in some circumstances. Place an X where you believe your spouse has that characteristic.)
___ cynical |
___ angry |
2. Compare lists and talk about what these symptoms mean to your relationship and the hurt behind them.