Day 5: Making Space for Laughter

Great Smoky Mountain, Tennessee

Scripture: “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” — Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)

Reflection: Did you know that fun, laughter, leisure activities, and positivity create an essential relationship dynamic that should never be neglected. This represents the time couples spend together to focus on them. It nourishes, replenishes, and strengthens relationships in such a way that not only supports high relationship satisfaction, but also enables a deeper connection for couples to navigate difficult seasons in their relationship easier and better. Remember that joy belongs in marriage too. Nurture your friendship. Friendship is essential to lasting love.

Prayer: God, restore joy and lightness in our marriage. Help us laugh, play, and have fun together. Help us to move from our normal routines to be intentional about time together to share our love and lives. We recommit ourselves to honor our vows to love and to cherish till death do us part. Amen.

Intentional Action: Do something fun. Create a date night (weekly, bi-weekly, or at a minimum monthly). Protect your date nights. It doesn’t have to cost. Plan to watch a movie, tell old stories, or simply be playful.