The Dos and Don’t’s of Marriage 6

1Corinthians14verse40 ‘Let all things be done decently and in order’.

I am fully persuaded that you are gaining a lot of wisdom and insights as to how to behave yourself in your marital life. The focus of these lessons essentially is to show us the acceptable rules of engagement in marriage. These practices will help your marriage to work and to also be successful. If you decide to live by these insights, your marital experience will change for the better. May this be your testimony in Jesus name, amen. Today I want us to examine more of these rules of behavior in marriage! If you are ready for this, here we go!

19. Make sure you carry your spouse along in whatever you may be doing. This simply means that you need to carry them along in your plans, decisions, activities or program. You can’t afford to be living like it’s only you. This is why you need to stop doing things independently. Let your spouse in into whatever is happening in your life. Be an open check that people and your spouse can easily see. So my dear friends, make sure you carry your spouse along with whatever you may be doing. Gen31v3-6,14-16

20. Dont keep malice or stay bitter with your spouse. Learn to forgive and forget. Choose to be a forgiver if you want to have a strong and healthy marriage. Stay away from unforgiveness or resentments. Always find a way to resolve whatever issues between you and your spouse. Doing this will be a great advantage and blessing to your union. So let nothing stop you from becoming a forgiver Today. Col3v13: Ephs5v1-2

21. Stop trying to change your partner. This is one of the most frustrating things that you can do in your marriage and it’s an exercise that will end in futility. My dear reader, remember that it’s only God that can change people. So stop trying to force your spouse to change. Instead, love them for who they are. 2cor3v18. I want you to know that there is a difference between supporting your spouse as they work on making healthy changes in their lives and asking them to be someone they are not. I hope you can spot the difference. So, my dear reader, it’s time to fully embrace these truths so things can begin to work for you in your marriage. If you are receiving this, say a big amen.

Other Scriptural References: Eph4v31-32: Mk11v25-26: Philip2v14-15: 1thess5v21: Pro27v17

Prayer for Today: Holy Spirit, I receive your grace to be able to work out these truths in my life in Jesus name, amen.

CONFESSION: Marriage is a good thing. Therefore, I am purposed in my heart and mind to do his will and word, so that my marital experience can be profitable. This is my vow and pledge, so help me blessed comforter! Amen.