No Pruning, No Fruit

Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

~Prayer~

For the faith to believe that God can enable you to become "more than conquerors: over any hardship or tragedy in your life....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

How has God pruned you in the past in order to make you bear more fruit?

As The Years Go By

1 John 4:19 (NKJV)

 We love Him because He first loved us.

~Prayer~

That God would deepen your relationship with Him and therefore, deepen you commitment to each other......~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

What has tested your marriage commitment over the years?

Love Can Find A Way

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NKJV)

 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;  does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.....

~Prayers~

That the love god that penetrates people's hearts will also characterize your own ability to love the unlovable with perseverance.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Do you know someone who resists love? Are they relationship in your life that need to experience healing? What steps have you taken to bring this about?

Making Adjustments In A Marriage

Proverbs 13:15 (NKJV)

Good understanding gains favor,

But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

~Prayer~

That your hearts my not become hardened to one another and that you'll never lose your desire to please one another.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Where have you had to make adjustments in your marriage, individually and as a couple?

Pleasing Your Mate PT. 2

Psalm 90:12 (NKJV)

 So teach us to number our days...

 

~Prayer~

That you will build your marriage around Jesus Christ and that you will develop some common interests that both of you can enjoy.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

What arrangements can you make to spend more time together during the next week? Each of you share one thing that you like to do that would give you some time together.

 

 

Pleasing Your Mate PT 1

Romans 15:1-3 (NKJV)

 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.

~Prayer~

For the ability to focus on pleasing your mate rather than yourself.....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

How Romans 15:1-3 can be applied to your marriage? Take the pulse of your heart to please one another. Write down, then discuss the three things your spouse could do that would truly please you.

The Finished Work of Patience

James 1:2-4 (NKJV)

 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,  knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

~Prayer~

Together pray through (not around) a problem, trial or other issues, asking God to give you patience to allow time to learn from the experience. Ask God to increase your oneness as a couple....~Amen~

~Something To Ponder~

Do you feel prepared to handle suffering in your marriage relationship? Why?