Spring Forward in Love: 5 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage This Spring

The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. - Genesis 2:15

Marriage, like nature, goes through seasons. There are times of deep connection and joy—like the warmth of summer—and times when the relationship feels distant or strained—like the cold of winter. But no matter what season your marriage is in right now, spring is a reminder that new growth is always possible.

Just as plants need sunlight, water, and care to thrive, your marriage needs intentional effort to stay strong through every season. If you’ve been feeling emotionally disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or simply want to nurture a deeper bond, here are five practical ways to spring forward in love and strengthen your marriage this season.

1. Deepen Your Spiritual Connection

A marriage rooted in faith stands strong when challenges come. Ecclesiastes 4:12 reminds us, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” When God is at the center of your marriage, He strengthens your connection in ways nothing else can.

Practical Step: Make time to pray together. Even if it’s just a quick prayer before bed or over a meal, it shifts your focus from frustration to faith. If you’re not sure where to start, simply hold hands and pray, “Lord, help us grow closer to You and each other.” Small moments of spiritual connection create a strong foundation.

2. Nourish Your Communication

Nothing wilts intimacy faster than poor communication. Maybe your conversations feel rushed, filled with tension, or nonexistent beyond schedules and responsibilities. The way you communicate daily determines how connected or distant you feel in your marriage.

Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Your words can either build up your marriage or tear it down.

Practical Step: Start a weekly marriage check-in. Set aside 15–30 minutes once a week to ask each other:✔️ What’s one thing I did this week that made you feel loved?✔️ Is there anything on your heart that you’d like to share?✔️ How can I support you better this week?

These simple but intentional conversations open the door for connection, understanding, and emotional safety.

3. Remove the Weeds: Let Go of Resentment

Resentment is like weeds in a garden—if left unchecked, it chokes the life out of your marriage. Small frustrations turn into deeper wounds when they go unaddressed. The Bible calls us to be quick to forgive (Ephesians 4:32), not because it’s easy, but because holding on to bitterness hardens the heart and creates distance.

Practical Step: Identify one area of unspoken frustration or hurt in your marriage. Then, instead of sweeping it under the rug, approach your spouse in love. Try saying:

“I’ve been holding onto something that I need to release, and I’d like to talk about it so we can move forward together.”

Healing happens when both partners commit to honesty, grace, and resolution.

4. Water Your Marriage with Small Acts of Love

The little things matter. A strong marriage isn’t built on one-time grand gestures—it’s built on small, daily choices to show love and appreciation.

1 Corinthians 16:14 says, “Do everything in love.” That includes how you respond when you’re frustrated, how you greet your spouse after a long day, and how you show up even when you don’t ‘feel like it.’

Practical Step: This week, surprise your spouse with a small, thoughtful act of love. It could be:💡 Leaving an encouraging note where they’ll find it.💡 Making their favorite meal.💡 Offering a sincere compliment or word of affirmation.

Consistency in love, even in the smallest ways, creates lasting intimacy.

5. Embrace Growth Together

No marriage stays the same. You and your spouse are either growing closer or drifting apart. The key is to grow in the same direction—together.

Practical Step: Do one new thing together this season. Take a walk in a new place, start a couples devotional, or try a shared hobby. Investing in quality time creates new memories and strengthens emotional connection.

Song of Solomon 2:10 beautifully illustrates this: “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.” Prioritizing time, adventure, and shared experiences keeps your relationship fresh and thriving.

A Word of Encouragement: Keep Moving Forward

Just like springtime brings new life, your marriage has the potential to grow and flourish—no matter what season you’re in. The key is being intentional about connection, communication, and love.

Faith in Action

Which of these five steps will you start with? Pick one and commit to it this week. The smallest actions—done consistently—create the strongest marriages.

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Schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation with War Room Christian Counseling to learn how to strengthen your relationship with biblical wisdom and practical tools.

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~ Regina Randle, LMFT

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