Make it Clear & Make it Safe || Pastor Mike Caple || What Does Better Look Like Series

This week we continue our series on Building Better Marriages by asking the question, What Does Better Look Like? Pastor Mike shares keys to one of the most Vital aspects of Healthy Marriages, COMMUNICATION!!---------------Sermon Notes:Communication is a Message SENT and a message RECEIVED.There are two keys to good communication: Make it Clear and Make it Safe.Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame.Genesis 2:25 NLTA safe place is a place where you can be loved and accepted.**ALWAYS SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND**Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.Proverbs 18:13 NLTEnthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes.Proverbs 19:2 NLTUnderstand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.James 1:19 NLT**BE WILLING TO BE VULNERABLE**No matter how long you’ve been married, you cannot assume your spouse can read your mind.**LET YOUR FIRST WORDS BE YOUR BEST WORDS**Three phrases every marriage needs:“I’m Sorry”“I Forgive You”“I Love You”…And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”1 Peter 5:5 NLTIf you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.Matthew 6:14-16 NLTSuch love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.1 John 4:18 NLTWe love each other because he loved us first.1 John 4:19 NLT---------------We pray this Vital Church Services meets you where you are, speaks to your heart- challenging you to grow, and blesses your life. We believe YOU are Vital, and You can make a difference!!---------------We’d love to connect with you!!Fill out a digital connect card to let us know you are here: https://youarevital.churchcenter...---------------The Vital Church Family offers a variety off opportunities for you to Connect, Serve, and Grow!!Check Out Our Upcoming Events: ⁠⁠https://youarevital.churchcenter...---------------www.youarevital.church