I believe the only true source of hope, strength, peace, and purpose is God. Stress and Anxiety – (1 Chronicles 16:11) However, when we place our hopes and expectations for our lives and marriages in the Lord, we connect to the “tree of life.” 7. Unrealistic Expectations – (Proverbs 13:12)įrom birth, we are told how things should look and feel, and most of what we are shown is unattainable. Work together to learn how to manage money successfully. It’s one of the primary causes of divorce. Financial Issues – (Proverbs 21:20)įinancial stress strains a marriage. So if your marriage is broken by substance abuse, seek the help necessary to recover and save your family. We must be of sober mind to lead, and of clear mind to pray for the help we need. I grew up in a home utterly destroyed by my mom’s alcoholism. Instead seek sound counsel and professional help that can bring peace into your home. If your marriage is filled with conflict, don’t give up. This scripture instructs a husband to love his wife as he loves himself and that his wife must respect him. Constant Conflict – (Ephesians 5:33) If your marriage is filled with conflict, don’t give up. For encouragement, here’s a great resource. But it will require a sincere heart, confession to both God and your spouse, and repenting from that activity. For those reading who are on that road and want off, you can be forgiven and redeemed. Infidelity – (Exodus 20:14)Ĭheating destroys marriages and families. Knowing that, a man can pour his whole heart into committing to being all she needs him to be, too. Put into that perspective-that your wife is a tremendous blessing from the Lord in every way. Several years ago, in the midst of a midlife crisis, God impressed upon me that he had provided everything I need in my wife. Lack of Commitment to the Marriage – (Proverbs 18:22) When your marriage is broken, you can start by using these 10 Bible verses for broken marriages. We decided, inspired by our faith, to work on our relationship. In my own marriage, I have given my wife ample opportunities to choose to move forward with me, and although not in as great a quantity, she has given me opportunities, too.īut the reason our marriage is a success is not because of perfection. It’s a success because when it has been broken, we each decided our union is greater than either of us on our own. In a marriage that works , you will find two people who have many stories to tell of trials they’ve endured and choices they made not to give up on each other. As someone in his 22nd year of marriage, I can testify to this: There are no perfect marriages and no perfect people.
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