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Posted by Brian Tubbs Jun 16, 2008 |
Does your marriage need a little help? or perhaps a lot of help? Just because yours is a faith-based marriage doesn't mean it will be trouble-free. Christian marriages need attention and maintenance as much as any other marriage. Here is a simple action plan to help get your marriage back on the right track.
1. Reaffirm your faith in God
Make sure your foundation is in order. Pray. Read the Bible regularly. Get back into church. Bring your thoughts and your lifestyle back into conformity with what God wants in your life and home.
2. Pray regularly for your mate
Don't just focus on your own needs. Begin to pray regularly for the needs, wants, hopes, desires, and feelings of your wife or husband. Make this a priority, and be sincere about it.
3. Speak affirmations and encouragement toward your mate.
Don't criticize or put down your husband or wife. Affirm him. Encourage her. Show your spouse kindness, graciousness, and respect - even if you don't feel or think he or she deserves it. Make a commitment to love him or her unconditionally - and express that love.
4. Take actions to improve your marriage.
This may involve reading books, articles, etc. on marriage or seeking professional counsel. Don't sit back and wait for things to get better. Take the initiative.
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