I have to post about a friend's blog. She is spot on with her concern for the state of marriages today. Visit Cowgirl's newest blog here.
I'll post my response to her blog here, but you should really check it out. She's doing an awesome giveaway for those who participate. Hooray for free stuff!
Here's what I have to say on the subject...
"Well, I have been praying for marriages too. I feel as though Satan is really working overtime these days in marriages, churches, and relationships in general.
The best advice I can think of is work hard at communication. Always let your partner know how much they mean to you, and don't take them for granted. Always pray for your spouse every day, even if you're mad. Ask God to help you love them in the way they need to be loved, be patient, sit back, and watch God move.
I'd have to agree with Amanda that it really helps if you marry your best friend, but if that's not the case, you can make it happen. You have to actively work at spending time with and communicating with your partner. Keep God first in your marriage.
I've been really blessed and pray for continued blessings in my marriage but I also realize that Satan is always around, and that a broken marriage could happen to anyone. This is why it is so important to pray for your spouse and marriage even when things are going well. It is important to put on the armor of God and stick that shield of faith up every single day."
The best advice I can think of is work hard at communication. Always let your partner know how much they mean to you, and don't take them for granted. Always pray for your spouse every day, even if you're mad. Ask God to help you love them in the way they need to be loved, be patient, sit back, and watch God move.
I'd have to agree with Amanda that it really helps if you marry your best friend, but if that's not the case, you can make it happen. You have to actively work at spending time with and communicating with your partner. Keep God first in your marriage.
I've been really blessed and pray for continued blessings in my marriage but I also realize that Satan is always around, and that a broken marriage could happen to anyone. This is why it is so important to pray for your spouse and marriage even when things are going well. It is important to put on the armor of God and stick that shield of faith up every single day."
2 comments:
Thanks for playing, Karin, and for your great advice! I think what it will take to get this to turn around is pounding the gates of heaven with prayers and scaring Satan away with our "heck no" attitudes!
I'm pretty sure you are right about that. I've enjoyed your blog and seeing how many people are responding. Great job!
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