The Session: Important Marriage Tips

The Session: Important Marriage TipsColossians 3:13-14 "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”From Focus on the Family, these tips:Do Make Jesus The Center of Your Marriage.Don’t Embrace UnGodly TrendsEphesians 5:22 "Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord."Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."Ephesians 5:33 "However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband."Be Quick to Listen, Not Quick to Get AngryJames 1:19  "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."The Communication Highway is vital here.Do Use Your Words to Encourage, Don’t Use them to Harm or Manipulate James 3:8 "But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison."Celebrate Each otherDo Be Willing to Forgive, Don’t Hold Grudges I Corinthians 13:5 "It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."“The Best Marriage Advice I have Ever Heard”, From Cara JoinerIn Scripture we find that forgiveness is an action made in the midst of negative feelings, making it a beautiful expression of love.Stay Emotionally ConnectedRomans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."I Peter 4:8 "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."Forgiveness. Healing, Prayer and Scripture Fuel Emotional Connection Physical intimacy ( Bedroom Olympics 😀)It is an essential aspect of a passionate marriage. In Song of Solomon 1:2, the Bible celebrates the physical union of husband and wife: “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth – for your love is more delightful than wine.” Investing Time And Effort Maintaining physical intimacy – from caring hugs to satisfying sex – helps keep the passion alive in your marriage. Make physical affection a regular part of your daily routine. Hold hands, hug, kiss, and cuddle.Gottman’s Marriage TipsTurn Toward Instead of Away: Respond positively to small bids for connection (e.g., a glance, a touch, a question) rather than ignoring them.Nurture Fondness and Admiration: Regularly express appreciation and respect to build a positive, supportive environment.The Magic Six Hours: Dedicate 6 hours per week to your relationship, including parting, reunions, admiration, affection, and weekly dates. To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com