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Marriage is tough when both sides are dug in on opposite sides of the battle line. Your spouse is your biggest earthly gift from God. Resolve to work your differences out together. When necessary, agree to disagree. She might think she looks best in dark clothes, while he thinks otherwise.
Learn to let the small things go. Be hard to offend. I once heard Dr. James Dobson say we should keep our eyes wide open before marriage, and half shut afterwards. When both sides have their feelings on their sleeves a little spark can start a raging bonfire. Also , do not take seriously all words which are spoken , so that you will not hear your servant cursing you. For you also have realized that you likewise have many times cursed others.
Never call your spouse degrading names, jab with sharp, critical words, or put them down. Your words have impact, and can hurt and tear down as easily as they can build up and encourage. Focus on loving your spouse. Quit trying to change them.
During my more than 20 years of marriage, there were many times when I knew I was wrong while Michelle and I were arguing; I dug into my foxhole because of pride. Honor widows who are truly widows. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. A Christian husband should always be faithful to his wife. James Dobson say we should keep our eyes wide open before marriage, and half shut afterwards. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth. You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.
Get back to the basics: When my wife tells me she appreciates something I did, even if it was small, it makes my day. Work on upgrading the ratio in your relationship.
Go out on a date. Get away for a night alone.
If you have kids, get a babysitter. You should date at least once a month; once a week is best. When my wife and I went through a period where we became distant, we started meeting for a cheap lunch once a week.
It made a huge difference in our marriage. Hug each other at least once a day.
Tell your spouse you love them. When your spouse has something to share, let them get it all out before you speak. Make them feel heard so they know you care about them. If your spouse shares a situation where you hurt them, apologize immediately. During my more than 20 years of marriage, there were many times when I knew I was wrong while Michelle and I were arguing; I dug into my foxhole because of pride.
Does the Bible allow a Christian husband to treat his wife any way he decides is best? Does a Christian wife have to submit to her husband at. Bible Verses About Marriage - Marriage is a sacred vow between a man and woman and the Bible offers many verses that offer guidance for.
Practice God-pleasing humility by letting your spouse have their way at times. Do things they like. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit , but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves ; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Get your priorities right. The study showed that subjects who highly valued religion had a thicker brain cortex, therefore protecting the part of the brain where major depression would occur.
Looking to the Bible throughout your marriage is a great way to remember the importance of the vows that you took to stay engaged with your faith and your spouse on a daily basis.
Here are some Bible verses to help you throughout your marriage, both in good times and in bad. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.
For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.