Welcome to Stronger Forever
Strength & Cardio Track, Week One

Time to challenge yourself. Click on an icon below for great ideas to try throughout this week.

Get intentional! And get one step closer to a stronger forever.


activity / idea
Text your spouse in the middle of the day: You do so many things that make my life rich and happy. Thanks for [insert something specific they’ve done recently]. Or, My love story starts like this: Once upon a time, God brought me you. Or, You are so goofy. And I actually love it.


suggested time range
5 minutes


goal
Remind your spouse you’re thinking of them.


activity / idea
Accomplish a few spontaneous acts of affection. Get handsy. Hug from behind when your spouse is doing the dishes. Give a scalp or hand massage while you’re talking or sitting in bed. Put your arms around your spouse’s shoulders while they’re sitting down. Use your facial expression to communicate you’re happy to see your spouse.


suggested time range
5 minutes


goal
Make physical affection a regular rhythm in your home.


activity / idea
Add a twist to your favorite board game. Every time one of you loses something in the game, make up a steamy “penalty.”


suggested time range
20-30 minutes


goal
Enjoy a little friendly competition.


activity / idea
Take a class together to kindle a little romance through quality time: cooking, tennis, watercolor, kickboxing, salsa dancing, glass fusing.


suggested time range
60 minutes


goal
Learn something new with each other and about each other, strengthening your marriage through quality time.

As you cool down, it’s time to reflect.

Read 1 Peter 3:8-9:
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.”

Pray together, remember to stretch yourself this week for the sake of your spouse, and stay flexible with your growth:

Lord, open our eyes to see the goodness You’ve created in each of us—and in us together. Grow our affection and our unity from mind and heart outward. Help us respond with tenderness to each other even when we’re hurt.