The Love Story of Adam and EveMade for Each OtherBible Love Stories Volume OneThis is the first episode in a series (Bible Love Stories).Link to my new book, Marriage and the Fruit of the Spirit.God put Adam and Eve together, literally making them for each other and inventing the institution of marriage.  In making marriage, God laid out the principles for a lifetime together.  Link to a special workbook with more about Adam and Eve’s story and creative activities for you!Link to the Bible Love Stories Series pageGenesis Creation’s 6th Day- Genesis The Edenic Covenant (God’s 1st Covenant with Man)- Genesis The Creation of Eve- Genesis The 1st Marriage (God’s Model)- Genesis Some things you can do together:Date nightHousehold choresShoppingSitting down to talkVideo or phone calls while at workTake a class togetherRead a book together, such as Marriage and the Fruit of the Spirit!Some ideas about pursuing each other:Look nice for your spouse.Do thoughtful things for each other.Be affectionate. (Touching, kissing, and petting)Listen to what your spouse has to say with interest. Ask your spouse questions about them.Compliment each other.How can you be all in for your marriage?Do everything you can for love.Pray fervently for and with each other.No matter what, keep your relationship first.Never give up on each other.Do not do anything half-heartedly.The below chart is based on the book His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley Jr.:His NeedsHer NeedsSexual fulfillmentAffectionRecreational companionshipIntimate conversationPhysical attractivenessHonesty and opennessDomestic supportFinancial supportAdmirationFamily commitmentThe purpose of marriage:To share the missionTo prepare for eternityTo keep life in perspectiveDaily questions:Do I have any unconfessed sins of actions or neglect?   Who in my life can I help lead to Christ?What can I do today that will matter in eternity?How can I help my spouse serve God today?List of priorities for life, family, and marriage:GodSpouseChildren Podcast music by Dan LebowitzThe post The Love Story of Adam and Eve appeared first on Fixer Upper Marriage.