Talking about spirituality and marriage can become a heated debate. And the last thing Gayle and I want to do is start an argument!
Some will say that there is no proof that spirituality benefits a marriage. But research demonstrates that couples are significantly more satisfied when they share similar beliefs and religious practices compared to families where spirituality isn’t a priority (not to sound judgmental).
Further, children in
spiritual families report higher levels of happiness and familial satisfaction than in families where spirituality is not a core value.
Spirituality is a term that refers to religious beliefs and practices. But it’s so much more because it's really about a loving relationship with God.
For Christian families, a spiritual person is one who seeks to know and relate to God in healthy, happy and positive ways.
A healthy spiritual person holds a positive image of an unconditionally loving God who is caring, forgiving and supportive; and he or she carries feelings of warmth about
Him.
And it’s those positive feelings that tend to result in attitudinal and behavioral changes that promote familial satisfaction.
In short, genuine Christianity results in active spirituality where the
Believer possesses what the Bible refers to as the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance.
When these qualities are alive, real and operating in our lives, they make us more approachable, less self-centered, more loving, supportive and
forgiving - all of which are great traits to have in a family!
So, what’s the spiritual climate of your marriage? More importantly, what would you like it to be?
If you’d like to increase your family's happiness and sense of satisfaction, then it might be a good
idea to give some thought to your faith and the role of spirituality, genuine spirituality not just religion, in your life. 
