If you and your spouse have tried all that you can to fix your marriage from the inside, then it may be time to consider seeking some outside help. If you are a Christian, or even have a belief in God and that he can help you, then you should consider the help of a Christian marriage counselor. Here are 3 reasons why. 

They Help You Put God At The Center Of Your Marriage

The heart of any successful marriage is God. When you seek out and meet with a Christian marriage counselor, they will help you to focus more on this. If both husband and wife turn to God when they are having issues with their marriage, they will be able to receive the spiritual help that they need to get through whatever problems may arise. However, this means that both partners must be willing to go to God for help and let go of some of their pride and hurt. A Christian marriage counselor can help to break down these initial walls so that both spouses are on the same page and feel comfortable turning to God and moving forward. 

They Allow You To Evaluate Yourself

A big problem in a lot of marriages is that each spouse thinks that the other spouse is the one with the problem. It is much easier to blame someone else than to see our own faults. However, when this is done, the wedge between a couple just grows bigger and bigger. A Christian marriage counselor will give you and your spouse the opportunity to dig deep within yourselves for an honest and open self evaluation. This is done through studying the bible, praying, meditating, and expressing what you are feeling and discovering about yourself with your marriage counselor. This allows you to recognize things within yourself that may be attributing to problems in your marriage and it can also open your eyes to your spouse's point of view. When both spouses are able to see the problems within themselves, there is a greater possibility to make positive changes in a marriage. 

You Will Be Reminded Of The Importance Of Marriage 

A Christian marriage counselor can also help you to remember just how important marriage is by reading and studying the bible with you and also by encouraging you to do this on your own. You will ready bible verses that explain why marriage is essential, how a husband and wife should treat each other, and more. These can help you return to your core reasons for getting married and can help you to realize that you and your spouse are in it for the long haul.