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Your Question:
How do I keep my marriage from falling apart?
Answer:
As someone who's been married for 19 years, I've learned that keeping a marriage from falling apart requires effort and commitment from both partners. It's essential to pray for your marriage, asking God to protect it from any person or situation that could destroy it. My wife Susan and I have learned to pray together, seeking God's guidance and wisdom to navigate life's challenges. It's also crucial to work on becoming a better Christian, using the marriage bed to learn how to serve another and deny yourself. This motivation can color all aspects of marital life, including household chores, conversation, time, and money. By growing in the grace of giving, we can root out our selfishness and become more gentle, forgiving, gracious, and kind. We must also approach each other with a spirit of servanthood, acknowledging our weaknesses and working together to overcome them. In tough times, it's essential to decide if we want our marriage to work and be willing to do whatever is necessary to see it happen. We must believe that the part of our relationship that has been eaten away by pain, indifference, and selfishness can be restored. Trusting in God's power to heal and restore our marriage is crucial. As the Bible says, "God can heal the wounds and put love back in your heart. Nothing and no one else can." By putting our trust in Him and working together, we can break down barriers and lift each other out of the pit of unforgiveness.
Sources:
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
sacred marriage
gary thomas
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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