Have a great marriage
God is into marriage – he created it – he believes in it and when it’s done his way it can work and you can have a great marriage
Matthew 19: 5 & 6 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together let no one separate.
Keys to having a great marriage
1. Marry someone great
Marry someone you can get along with – it’s a long journey, you need someone that you can go the distance with
One of the best decisions of my life without a doubt was to marry Fiona
2. Put God first
Matthew 6: 33 Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well
So many marriages get off to the wrong start – by putting all their focus on each other
If you want a successful marriage with God’s blessing on it – put God first
3. Have a long term view
You said – for better or worse or richer or poorer, in sickness & in health to death do us part
Honor the vows you have made to each other – don’t quit so easily
Plan to make it work for life
4. Understand the power of agreement
As soon as you agree it has power – The place of unity is the place of power
Don’t ever agree with a negative statement
Agree on God’s promises – agree on the future
5. Have some fun together
Marriage is meant to be fun
What are things that you love to do together?
Having fun together reminds you why you are together
6. Look at the positives
Always try to look at the positives in your marriage
What can you be thankful for? Each other, your kids, house, your purpose together
Here is one great thing – You have each other!
Ecclesiastes 4:9
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:
7. Keep working on it
Marriage is not an institution – it is an art form – you can practice and get better
Don’t let bitterness and resentment grow – Practice forgiveness & forgetfulness
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you
8. The God factor – God can help every marriage
1 Corinthians 13:7Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance
Don’t forget the power of God
God is seriously into family and sent Jesus into the world to win the power over sin and death
There is no relationship that cannot be redeemed
So come to God with a humble heart, give each other some room to grow and develop and begin to practice the art of marriage!
