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6/23/2011 10:13:57 PM EST
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Give Your Marriage a Tune-Up!
personal, marriage, development, family
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Marriage is a promise. Not just between the couple but to the community at large, to generations past and to those yet to be born.~ “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you” ~Ephesians 4:32~ Give Your Marriage a Tune-Up! The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation or shared interests or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain, old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. It’s the stuff we learn when we’re young and forget when we’re too busy: things like respect, sensitivity, attentiveness and caring. If your marriage needs a tune-up, start doing these four things: (1) Practice “hug therapy. ” When you’re at odds with each other, remember this: “Hearts may agree though heads differ.” A hug works wonders. When we touch one another in caring ways our bodies actually produce chemicals which calm us emotionally and help us to bond physically. God designed us that way. Pretty clever, eh? (2) Don’t forget the small stuff. When you routinely build little kindnesses into your marriage they become a source of strength later; it’s like money in the bank you can draw on. So think “personal” and “sweet,” like helping to clean up after dinner, making the bed, walking the dog or taking out the trash. (3) Mind your manners. Just because you’re married doesn’t mean common courtesy should go by the wayside. The Bible says: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted.” That means listening without interrupting, and practicing the basics like saying “Please,” “Thank you,” and “I’m sorry.” This stuff’s not rocket science, but it works! (4) Compliment each other . Your marriage partner is not a mind reader. Whenever you think something nice about them, tell them! We live in a cold, competitive world, and hearing that we’re loved, smart, attractive and fun from someone whose opinion we really value, means everything. This is a secular song but it is one of the classics from days gone by…. For those of you who are baby boomers you should remember this one : "LOVE AND MARRIAGE" by Frank Sinatra youtu.be/VwoRMAC461A Heavenly Father, we give thanks to you today for all the wonderful things you give to each of us on a daily basis. We praise You Father for the love that you show to us and through that love you have given us the example on how to love each other. Father we ask you to bless all the marriage unions of those reading this message, let the words above sink into their hearts. Adonai Avinu (Lord our Father) the sacred union of marriage was given to us through You, our wish is to please You in the way we carry out this union and love our spouse. Pour our your blessings upon us and let us always come to you when our marriage is in trouble, as You and only You can guide us back to the love that binds our marriages together. In Jesus Holy precious name we pray, Amen
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