OM DENNE EPISODE
The Session: 8 Simple Steps to a Lifelong Marriage
Genesis 2:24 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
Housekeeping: How to become a Friend of the Session, book release update
· Build and maintain a solid foundation in Christ
A recent Harvard study shows that attending worship weekly reduces the likelihood of divorce by 57%
· Spend Regular Time in Prayer
Research by David Stoops found couples who pray together have less than 1 percent chance of divorce.
· Speak Highly of Each Other
Make a regular habit of saying positive things about each other. Also avoid negative comments about each other.
· Enjoy Regular Time Together
Spending time together causes a natural byproduct of closeness
· Forge an Unrelenting Commitment to Each Other
From day one, realize that divorce is not an option. A Christian marriage is a covenant between a husband, a wife, and God.
· Keep strong boundaries
Keeping marriage intact often means needing to protect it from outside influences. This means both spouses avoid situations where integrity could be compromised.
· Humbly Serve Each Other
Employ the “others first mentality!”
· Own your struggles and get help
Go before the Lord asking Him for help. Help to be what He has called you to.
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