Here are four practical guidelines:. Purpose to talk to God, not others. Even unvoiced longings echo in our thoughts. Nehemiah shows us a better way. He poured out his desires to the Lord alone for four months before ever uttering a word to the king about his request to rebuild the wall around the city of Jerusalem Nehemiah It is our communion with the Lord, not our words, that makes a difference in wooing our families' leaders 1 Peter Release him from expectation.
In reality, the pedestal we place him on is too high. Your relationship will breathe in the fresh air of grace when the expectations are let go.
God created marriage to be a partnership of man and woman, each with gapsβin need of the other. Yield to encouraging moments. What godly behavior do you see in your husband? Is he caring? A lover of peace? Look for the moments when you see Christ shining through, and use your words to compliment him.
Your support and cheers for how he exemplifies Christ will honor God as it honors your husband. He conceives a way to make two into one. Seeking His desire for your family involves laying down your determination to solve things.
And your greatest means of influence is through prayer. All rights reserved worldwide. The dangers that marriages face are numerous and formidable. When partners are committed to one another, a marriage can survive extreme challenges such as the consequences of sin, conflict between the partners, or difficult life circumstances. Chuck Swindoll. Here are four practical guidelines: Purpose to talk to God, not others. All Articles by Chuck Swindoll. Listen to Sermons by Chuck Swindoll. All Sermons by Chuck Swindoll.
