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Lately a lot of our friends and acquaintances
have forgotten their vows to God...
and to each other...
it's made us think and think hard
about things we should be doing
to strengthen our marriages and keep them safe...
our list is by no means exhaustive,
just a few things to think about.
have forgotten their vows to God...
and to each other...
it's made us think and think hard
about things we should be doing
to strengthen our marriages and keep them safe...
our list is by no means exhaustive,
just a few things to think about.
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Spend time in God's word each day.
1 Peter 3 is a great chapter for marriages.
Don't look up old flames,
no matter how secure you are in your marriage.
Do call him each day to tell him you love him.
Don't forget to laugh. A lot.
Keep him first.
Schedule regular dates.
Let it go...angry words or angry thoughts, that is.
We are all human and we all make mistakes.
Don't expect him to be perfect. You're not.
Snuggle as often as possible.
If you're too busy to have sex,
you're too busy.
If you have to schedule it, do it, so you can do it.
Pray together.
If he doesn't want to pray with you,
pray for the both of you,
but not self righteously.
Be thankful for a good man.
There are a lot of women out there
that would be more than glad to have yours.
Don't be selfish.
Agape love means putting others first.
It's a foreign concept to the world,
but guaranteed to keep your marriage happy.
Blissfully so.
We have seen too many marriages tragically fall by the wayside recently.
Don't let it be yours...or ours.
love, Debbie
Spend time in God's word each day.
1 Peter 3 is a great chapter for marriages.
Don't look up old flames,
no matter how secure you are in your marriage.
Do call him each day to tell him you love him.
Don't forget to laugh. A lot.
Keep him first.
Schedule regular dates.
Let it go...angry words or angry thoughts, that is.
We are all human and we all make mistakes.
Don't expect him to be perfect. You're not.
Snuggle as often as possible.
If you're too busy to have sex,
you're too busy.
If you have to schedule it, do it, so you can do it.
Pray together.
If he doesn't want to pray with you,
pray for the both of you,
but not self righteously.
Be thankful for a good man.
There are a lot of women out there
that would be more than glad to have yours.
Don't be selfish.
Agape love means putting others first.
It's a foreign concept to the world,
but guaranteed to keep your marriage happy.
Blissfully so.
We have seen too many marriages tragically fall by the wayside recently.
Don't let it be yours...or ours.
love, Debbie
10 comments:
Powerful post, Debbie, and true!
XO,
Sheila :-)
i work with a lot of people who have broken their marriage vows...it's really sad...almost all of them have small children...i think people have become really selfish...only thinking of self and how to make self happy...i love your post...it all rings so true!!!
Hi Debbie! What a great post! It's true, there have been a lot of divorces lately, including family members for us, and it's so sad...you compiled a really wonderful list!!
:) T
I am very thankful for the wonderful man GOD has placed in my life. I treasure the relationship we have and enjoy every moment with him.
Great list! It is so sad to see so many families falling apart. Thanks for taking the time to remind us about loving our husbands as we should.
Hi Deb, my Husband and I come from divorced families so we know how sad and hard divorces are. We were lucky to have found each other, we married only 3 months after meeting each other for the first time and we've been happily married for 19 years. One thing I always tell young couples: if you have a disagreement, don't fight and tell horrible things to hurt the other person, be patient, you'll love him/her again!! The problem is that people are used to instant gratification, they feel they deserve everything right now...the grass is not always greener...you know how it goes....Wonderful post!
A good marriage is a wonderful thing but not all marriages can be saved or in some cases NEED to be saved.I thank God that I have a wonderful marriage now but I spent 20 years in a bad one for the sake of the children and as it turned out it was NOT the best thing for me or my children.
Amen Debbie, we have filled our lives so full we tend to take advantage of the one we should be occupying our energy on. After almost 37 years of marriage we still have fun and passion. This is because we choose to.
I tell young marrieds who seek counsel that love is not like some deep well we fall into and live happily ever after. It is a decision, one has to get up every morning and decide to love your husband (or wife) to the best of your ability this day. It takes work to keep it fresh and alive.
Great post, thanks for reminding us we have something special that we should thank God for everyday.
God bless and have the best day!!!
Debbie,
Great tips! Another to add is don't be so secure that you think your marriage doesn't deserve prayer. Everything is under attack these days and don't let anyone undermine what you and your spouse have created with God!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
I happened on your blog tonight and I so heartedly agree. Marriages will be great if both parties continue to follow your list!
Someone very close to me, did let their first love back into their lives a year ago and now two marriages and 12 children are feeling the devastating effects of a broken marriage...and now a new one. 30 + grandchildren are bewildered.
I loved your list! And I adore and love my man after 38 years. Thanks!
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