Greg
and I enjoyed the opportunity to speak at the “Strong Marriage” series our
church is hosting. We chose the title of
our teaching, “Seven Keys to Making your Marriage Work.”
As many of the posts in Parakaleo
reflect, we believe our marriages are the paramount relationship. Successful parenting is a by-product of a
successful marriage.
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Key #1
Follow the Instructions
(God’s Word)
Key #2
Live in Trust (with
honesty and forgiveness)
Key #3
Die to Self
Key # 4
Speak Each Others Love Languages
Key # 5
Spiritually Grow –
Together
Key # 6
Enjoy Each others
Differences
Key # 7
Make Time for Each Other
We used verses to support each key and
personal stories to explain the key and better relate with those in
attendance. Greg shared the seventh key
was given to us by my father.
When Greg asked Daddy’s permission to
marry me almost 27 years ago, my dad’s response other than “yes” was, “always
make time for each other.” Greg and I
have made this a priority through the years.
Every season of our lives has been filled with its own distractions and
busy-ness. We have had to purpose to
date weekly and go away yearly for our anniversary. These “dates” and “overnight excursions”
rarely are pricey or complicated but it is what we look forward to in the midst
of our busy lives.
My challenge this week is for you and your spouse to find your own keys. Write down your own 7 Keys to Making Your
Marriage Work.
Your 7 Keys will possibly reflect your
spouses. However, they could be very different.
Pray and ask the Lord for His direction and continue to seek to make
your marriage work. In making your
marriage work you will find your children think you are awesome parents!
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