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What
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Discouragement? How to fight it
Secrets for a good marriage
Overcoming vices
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33.
Remind yourself of all the GOOD qualities of your mate and try not to think
about the bad ones. Pray to see the good in each other!
34. Have faith that the Lord can change your mate's faults and weaknesses.
Commit them to the Lord!
35. Remember to avoid doing things you know annoy each other!
36. If you want to have the last word, apologise!
37 . Make up quickly after arguments. Pray together for the victory, especially
in the middle of a disagreement.
38 . Say "I love you, you rascal", when you've had a fight or
argument. It helps break the ice!
39. During times of marriage problems, make it a point to be alone with
just each other--no problems to tend to, no work and no kids. Have a special
meal together at home, just the two of you!
40. Go out together sometimes for the extra romance and the time alone with
each other and the Lord!
41. Show interest in one another's projects and work!
42. Show love and affection even if you don't feel like it!
43. Learn to be aware of his/her "signals"--insinuations, hints,
needs!
44. ASK what your mate likes and dislikes or what bothers him/her!
45. Be sure to respond to and return affection!
46. Pray and read the Bible together.
47. Put God's will and His work first!
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"DON'TS" (of a Happy Marriage)!
1. Don't
judge your wife too harshly for her weaknesses! If she didn't have them,
chances are she wouldn't have married YOU!
2 . Don't think about all the things your partner is or isn't doing for
the relationship. Focus on what YOU can do to make it better!
3 . Don't dwell on the past or any past failures or mistakes or offenses
by your partner or in your relationship.
4 . Never say, "You ALWAYS do this or that wrong" or "You'll
NEVER change!"
5. Don't hold grudges!
6 . Don't hide your feelings or trials from each other.--For example,
if you are offended or have misunderstood something the other one has
said or done. Bringing things out in the open will help resolve them!
7 . Don't nag--watch your tone of voice. Write "reminder" love
notes instead.
8 . Don't raise your voice unnecessarily!
9 . Don't answer back hastily!--Think and pray before you answer!
10 . Don't take out your frustrations on each other!
11 . Don't try to make your mate "conform" to your "image"
of what he or she should be!
12 . Don't be persistent in asking questions when the other is busy or
not in a good mood!
13 . Don't talk about problems right before going to sleep!
14 . Don't stop talking to each other!
15 . Don't take each other for granted!
16 . Don't let lovemaking become routine!
17 . Don't embarrass your mate in public about private matters!
18 . Don't correct each other in front of others!
19 . Don't make fun of or belittle each other, especially in front of
others!
20 . Don't be too proud to listen to each other's suggestions and try
them, even if they're not an expert in that subject.
21 . Never argue, dispute or complain in the presence of children--the
damaging effects can last forever!
22 . Don't show disunity or argue in front of others.
23 . Don't interrupt each other when talking!
24 . Don't be too proud to say, "I'm sorry!"
25 . "Don't let the sun go down upon your wrath"--Ephesians
4:26. Always resolve your differences as soon as they occur, and especially
before sleeping!
26 . Don't go to sleep without kissing good night, praying together, and
saying, "I love you!"
27 . FINALLY...Don't forget that without good communication with JESUS,
there cannot be much good communication between YOU! The most important
thing in a marriage is for both of you to have faith in Jesus! With faith,
everything is possible!--Including a HAPPY MARRIAGE! God bless you!
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