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Your Question:
how can i still be a good partner when i'm struggling?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that struggling in marriage is a normal part of the journey. It's not about avoiding the struggles, but about embracing them and growing through them. When Susan and I face challenges, we take it to prayer and ask God to help us work through them together. We've found that growing through tough times has actually brought us closer together and made our relationship stronger. It's not about being perfect, but about being willing to work on ourselves and our relationship. When we focus on becoming better Christians, serving each other, and denying ourselves, the spiritual benefits are numerous. We've learned to use our marriage bed as a place to learn how to serve and deny ourselves, which has helped us grow in our relationship. By doing so, we've become more gentle, forgiving, gracious, and kind towards each other. As I've counseled couples, I've seen that the key to a healthy marriage is to prioritize the relationship and work on it together. When we focus on our partner's strengths and weaknesses, and work on ourselves to become better, the prospects for our marriage are great. Even if only one person is working on themselves, the other person can still be influenced and grow. It's not about being perfect, but about being willing to grow and work through the struggles together.
Sources:
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
sacred marriage
gary thomas
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
depression
edward welch
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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