How Your Gifts Shape Your Marriage

#90: If you caught last week’s episode where Dave and I shared The Real Story Behind 26 Years of Marriage, you know marriage has been on my heart lately. We laughed, we reminisced, and we got honest about what it really looks like to grow together over time.

Today, I want to take that conversation a little deeper — not just about how we grow, but why understanding how God designed us can change the way we love and relate to one another.

And before you skip this one thinking, “Well, I’m not married,” hang tight — because what I’m sharing today applies to any close relationship: friendships, family, co-workers, even people in your church community. When you understand someone’s motivational gift — the way God wired them to see and serve the world — it changes everything about how you relate.

So whether you’re married, single, or somewhere in between, I think you’ll walk away from this episode with a few “aha” moments that make your relationships feel a little lighter and a lot more Spirit-led.

Let’s go to the show.

Resources

* Motivational Gifts Quiz

* Discover Your God-Given Gifts - by Don & Katie Fortune

Heavenly Position System Challenge:

For this week’s Heavenly Position System Challenge, watch for where your spouse feels most alive. Chances are, that’s connected to their gift.

Name the good you see.Say it out loud: “I love how generous you are.” “I see how deeply you care.” “You have such a gift for bringing order.”Affirmation activates gifts.

Give grace for what drains them.Instead of frustration, try curiosity: “That seems hard for you — what about it feels heavy?”

Ask God to show you how He sees them.This one changes everything.When you pray, “Lord, show me how You’ve wired them,” you’ll start seeing your spouse through new eyes.

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