Marriage helps... ♪ All the Love-Francisco Albuquerque Chico
I Want an Awesome Marriage
"In marriage, each partner is to be an encourager rather than a critic, a forgiver rather than a collector of hurts, an enabler rather than a reformer." -H. Norman Wright and Gary Oliver ✻ღϠ₡ღ¸.✻´´¯`✻ Forgiveness and the Freedom of Letting go 3 Things Men Can't Resist in a Woman 21-things-I-want-to-tell-younger-wives For Engaged and Newlywed Christian Women "A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be themselves – to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love themself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart." – Leo F. Buscaglia |
1. 5lovelanguages- find yours /your spouses
2. 5lovelanguages/apology-quiz So you say you can't take it, the price is too high. The feelings are gone it seems the rivers run dry. You never imagined it could turn out so rough. You give and give and give and still it's never enough. Your emotions have vanished that once held a thrill, you wonder if love could be alive in you still. But that ring on your finger was put there to stay, you'll never forget the words you promised that day. Jesus didn't die for you because it was fun, He hung there for love because it had to be done, and in spite of the anguish His word was fulfilled, cause love is not a feeling it's an act of your will. Don Francisco |
- The Home-Billy Graham
- Familyshare/when-kiss-and-make-up-isn-t-quite-enough-diffusing-after-argument-tension
5-ways-to-enrich-your-relationship
7-tips-for-a-happy-marriageQuiz--How-healthy-is-your-marriage
Sethadamsmith.com/marriage-isnt-for-you
About a year ago, I sent my husband a list of things
that I thought that he might like to see me do around the house.
I asked him to put the list according to priority, from greatest to least.......
click - A Kind Wife - Grace Full Mama
Gracefullmama.com/marriage
- Time-warp-wife/10-sane-steps-for-when-he-makes-you mad
- club31women.com/10-sane-steps-for-when-he-makes-you-crazy
- club31women.com/how-to-lovingly-communicate-what-you-need-from-your-husband
21 Things I Want to Tell Younger Wives
Make Your Heart a Safe Place for His
5 Ways to Put Kindness in Motion
10 Habits of a Happy Marriage
We Were Created to Live a Passionate Life
Time-warp-wife/4-ways-to-have-fun-with-your-husband
Stacymakescents/10-free-cheap-creative-ideas-for-fun-on-your-next-date
♥♥♥
In marriage...
the reason that the root of our love must be Christ-centered
is because our beliefs and our convictions will be the very thing that dictates the way that we love.
The decisions we make will be based on obedience to God's laws rather than the foolishness of man.
When we are angry, we choose peace.
When we are frustrated, we choose patience.
When we are grumpy, we put on kindness.
When we are struggling financially, we pray.
When we are hurt, we communicate in love.
When we face trials, we lean on the Lord.
When he doesn't love us like we want to be loved, we choose grace.
When we feel like running, we stay.
Time-Warp Wife
♥♥♥
HIS NEEDS HER NEEDS
- Faith Builders Ministries
- Married&Making it Work
- Marry Me 4 Life
- For Healthy Marriages
- Anointed Wives Ministry (AWM)
- A Wife's Covering
- My Husband is My Best Friend
- For-the-Love-of-Our-Husbands
If this didn't happen on your wedding day,
then go to a pretty pozzie, grab their hand and do it now
Thepowerofprayer.tumblr.com
So-you-want-a-godly-husband
Unveiledwife.com/five-tips-on-arguing-effectively
Unveiledwife.com/4-tips-for-wives-needing intimacy
DesiringGod/a-tantrum-for-my-transformation
Marriage-unity-one-man-one-woman-together
“The two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:8-9 If you are struggling in your marriage, I hope and pray this video helps. “How would you ever learn unconditional love if you were married to someone who met all the conditions? How would you ever learn mercy, patience, long suffering, or heart felt compassion if you were married to someone who never failed you? Who is never difficult with you? Who never sinned against you? Who is never slow to acknowledge their sin or ask for forgiveness? How would you ever learn grace to pour out your favor on someone who did not deserve it? If you were married to someone who was always deserving of all good things?” Our focus of marriage should not be whether our spouse meets all conditions perfectly, to provide an easy relationship to enjoy, but (just as in all life's struggles) - we realise marriage also builds character -ie makes us depend on God. Marriage is a platform to practice the same qualities or characteristics of Christ.“ We marry one who cannot meet all the conditions, so that we might learn unconditional love. We marry a person who needs mercy, so that we learn to give it. We marry a person who does not deserve so that we learn to pour ourself out on a person who does not respond appropriately. And thus we become like the God you worship“ “The main purpose of marriage is that through our marriage we become transformed to the image of Jesus Christ.” Unveiledwife/unity-one-man-one-woman-joined The video: Paul Washer, John Piper, Voddie Baucham. God meets our needs, another person -is as needy and flawed as we are. The way to find peace is to continue to give thanks for the good we chose them for. |
After You Say I Do
|
♥♥♥
|
♪ I_Belong_with_You_by_MCS ♪
Finding-the-truth
There was a point in my marriage that I would spend days praying that my husband would change.
Really, for our last two years together I prayed this more than I prayed about anything else.
In addition to my prayers I bought him every book I could find on being a better husband and a better father, probably dozens. I pressured him to be what I needed to make me happy. –
do you see a theme here?
In August of this year he finally had enough, and called it quits.
About a month into our separation I was still praying essentially the same prayer.
“God please change him so we can work this out and be happy together,
the girls need a father and I need a good husband.”
And then I heard God speak as clear as if he were sitting on the floor of my bedroom with me.
“Your husband isn’t the problem, YOU ARE.”
What?! Me? Poor innocent Christian me? There’s just no way that I could ever be the problem!
Obviously the problem is him! But God was very firm and stood his ground.
Then over the next few days God showed me what it was like to live in our house with me and I was shocked. Devastated and shocked.
I may have been the most angry, unforgiving person ever to exist on this planet.
It was, to say the least, humiliating. But it was also humbling and life changing.......
Read more - > unveiledwife.com/finding-the-truth-about-yourself-through-separation
♥♥♥"Love is not a place to come and go as we please,
it's a house we enter in then commit to never leave.
So lock the door behind you, throw away the key,
work it out together, let it bring us to our knees.
Love is a shelter in a raging storm, love is peace in the middle of a war.
If we try to leave, may God send angels to gaurd the door.
Love is not a fight but something worth fighting for.
To some love is a word that they can fall into
but once they have fallen out, keeping their word is hard to do..."
song from Warren Barfield
Letter To My Husband - If Not For You
|
Encouragements-for-wives
Have you ever wanted something very badly, but it wasn't happening? Do you ever feel God promised you something, but it hasn't happened? Do you ever get tired on waiting on God's promises Seeing-myself-in-Sarah I can't bear being in control, and facing the responsibility I prefer to do as God wants, and then if the path seems to go rocky, I find peace knowing God's plan is operating. Trusting God is in control- takes the fear out of it. I-am-lonely-in-my-marriage There have been moments in my marriage I have felt utterly alone. Severed and separated from the love I thought was strong enough to outlast anything. Have you ever thought to yourself, I am… What I-learn-from-being-lonely-in-marriage God never promised that marriage would make us happy, or be the cure to our loneliness. He said, “I will never leave your or forsake you.” Loneliness drives us into the arms of Jesus. People will disappoint us, unfriend us, forget to call us back, or move away. But in each of us, there is an intentional God-sized hole. It’s very specific; it’s not just a love-sized hole. Only God can fill the hole completely, and that’s why He made it. Pressures-women-face Knowing-God-being-a-loving-wife The-mustard-seed-of-marriage Devotionals-for-wives-and-marriage Do-you-employ-hate-in-your-marriage Marital-erosion Proverbs-36-lean-on-God-first-then-my-husband Listening-to-the-Lord-lessons-for-life-marriage Why-do-spouses-fight Freedom-through-forgiveness Wives-must-resist-the-enemy Pressures-woman-face Considering-all-circumstances-joy A-prayer-for-brides Resources-for-wives-link-up Ask-for-wisdom |
I-love-you-big-daddy
|
In the Garden of Faith, Hope & Love"
After a Storm Comes a Calm… I’m not sure what storm you’re facing. I’m not sure when another will come. I’m not sure if the end of the storm is near. I’m not sure how it will be resolved. I’m not sure why this storm is yours. I’m not sure who’s in the eye with you. I’m not sure how long you been in its midst. I’m not sure what lesson is being taught. I’m not sure why HE allowed it to happen. But He did. At times, I’m as unsure, as uncertain as you. I struggle to understand why a storm is mine. I struggle to understand what I am to learn. I struggle to believe some day it will end. I struggle to believe it is not a punishment. I struggle to think any good can come out. I struggle to think a storm could be profitable. I must, however… …choose to believe He loves me. …choose to believe He has only my best interest at heart. …choose to believe the truth of His mouth. …choose to believe the power of His hand. …choose to believe He can calm the storm. …choose to believe He WILL calm the storm. May we claim this verse together: Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. ~ Mark 4:39 ~ Stefanie Brown, Uplifting Words Fear never wrote a symphony or poem, negotiated a peace treaty, or cured a disease. Fear never pulled a family out of poverty or a country out of bigotry. Fear never saved a marriage or a business. Courage did that. Faith did that. People who refused to consult or cower to their timidities did that. But fear itself? Fear herds us into a prison of unlocked doors- Max Lucado |
Life verses for marriage
hope for your marriage and strength to carry on even through the tough seasons.
- “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
- “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12
- “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:2-3
- “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
- “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9
Read more -unveiledwife.com/5-encouraging-life-verses-for-marriage
♥♥♥
Some love blossoming tips from Parenthood 101
Maybe no one will do all of these 100% of the time. The bottom line is to make time for each other,
enjoy each other, enjoy your children together.
Be sure your spouse knows that they are still the love of your life.
Take the time to take care of your marriage and each other.
Remember you married them first, then you had kids.
Don't ignore your spouse ...they are still there.
Love them, do special things with them, make time for just the two of you.
That doesn't mean your kids don't matter, it just means they are all special in your life.
Use the ones that fit you and yours best, and remember marriage is a commitment,
not always warm and fuzzy but you love them faults and all we all have them.
LAUGH together ! For laughter truly is the best medicine!
Love is a choice. Yes you do fall "in love" with all the feelings and emotions that come with that,
but those emotions don't last. People get used to each other and when trials come its easy to give up.
But if you view love as a CHOICE that causes you take ACTION,
then when those lovey dovey emotions are gone and times get tough,
you CHOOSE to love that person regardless of what life throws at you.
These are thoughtful sweet ideas to show someone you love that you care -
if you can't relate to a recommended action - take the SENTIMENT
of trying to make your significant other feel special.
If you show your spouse attention in some of these ways your intimacy will never run dry.
Being in love is so much fun, and most of these things are very good suggestions.
If you stop talking, touching, and doing cute things for your spouse-what happens?
Some of these ideas could be just the thing your marriage needs to spark love again into something beautiful.
If you are hurting too much, then ask God to give you courage and strength and love
and let God heal you and flow through you, and start small and expect some rejection,
for there will be hurt to overcome.
We must pray, forgive and ask God for the wisdom and healing to come.
1. Always commit to love each other, even when it's hard to
2. When angry, ask God to calm your mind and be aware ill-health and tiredness can cause friction,
so maybe wait til morning before sorting out an issue.
Do not expect great understanding, if you are both over-tired..
Trust God that He can help you through - He believes in marriage, so He will help you.
Friction is NOT the end of your marriage, it is normal, you do have God's power.
3. Go on regular date nights
4. Hide notes in secret places
5. Go to bed at the same time
6. Listen to music together-share ear-buds
7. Buy gifts they will love
8. Revitalize the romance with intimate dates
9. Wear shirts that tell the world you love your spouse
10. Praise your spouse to other people
11. Read a marriage devotional and ask how you can pray for your spouse.
12. Sleep well, so you are not crabby
13. Renew your vows privately with whispers and memories
14. Renew them publicly with cake
15. Go away together at least once a year
16. Hang pictures of the two of you around your house
17. Make a favorite dessert
18. Make physical touch a priority
19. Spend time apart occasionally, ie renew interest in other hobbies etc.
20. Learn to enjoy something they love
21. Surprise each other
22. Meet them at the door, or have a secret meeting place
23. Text each other or wink across the room
24. Set reminders on your phone to message them throughout the week
25. Call them right now and tell them you appreciate them
26. Leave work on time and come home early
27. Engage every day in meaningful conversation
28. Compliment her/him on something/anything
29. Take one day a month to make your spouse your total focus
30. Argue fair: avoid these words “you always” and “you never”
31. Kiss every day, but say something nice first.
32. Find tangible ways to serve your mate without complaining
33. Forgive quickly
34. Be honest.
35. Get on the same page: plan your budget together
36. Look and smell your best as often as you can
37. Guard your marriage
38. Laugh together
39. When you are together-BE TOGETHER (take a break from phones, technology, etc)
40. Tell her she’s pretty, especially when she’s not feeling it
41. Make each other breakfast in bed
42. Do chores for them
44. Massage
44. Dance together-soft music (both of you alone) or fun with the kids
45. Exercise together- hikes, bike riding, etc
46. Choose not to be annoyed by an irritating behavior/disappointment from your spouse-
at least discuss it, so the other knows what's irritating.
47. Thank your spouse often even for the least reason or gesture
48. Lay in bed together and stare into each other eyes, without talking
49. Learn something new together-take an art class, cooking lessons, etc
50. Leave a sweet comment on the Facebook wall
51. Support each other’s goals
52. Bring flowers/gifts (even when she says they are too expensive)
53. Wear something your spouse loves
54. Share furniture-sit in his lap
55. Fight for your marriage
56. Make a point to eat dinner together most days of the week.
57. Never let your spouse feel like they come second place to your career or any other thing.
58. Talk about your dreams and aspirations. Be supportive of each other and dream big together!
59. Maintain a united front as your motto: Meaning- “Me and you against the world.
60. Speak well of your spouse.
The-marriage-whisperer-5-intimacy-mistakes-women-make
Maybe no one will do all of these 100% of the time. The bottom line is to make time for each other,
enjoy each other, enjoy your children together.
Be sure your spouse knows that they are still the love of your life.
Take the time to take care of your marriage and each other.
Remember you married them first, then you had kids.
Don't ignore your spouse ...they are still there.
Love them, do special things with them, make time for just the two of you.
That doesn't mean your kids don't matter, it just means they are all special in your life.
Use the ones that fit you and yours best, and remember marriage is a commitment,
not always warm and fuzzy but you love them faults and all we all have them.
LAUGH together ! For laughter truly is the best medicine!
Love is a choice. Yes you do fall "in love" with all the feelings and emotions that come with that,
but those emotions don't last. People get used to each other and when trials come its easy to give up.
But if you view love as a CHOICE that causes you take ACTION,
then when those lovey dovey emotions are gone and times get tough,
you CHOOSE to love that person regardless of what life throws at you.
These are thoughtful sweet ideas to show someone you love that you care -
if you can't relate to a recommended action - take the SENTIMENT
of trying to make your significant other feel special.
If you show your spouse attention in some of these ways your intimacy will never run dry.
Being in love is so much fun, and most of these things are very good suggestions.
If you stop talking, touching, and doing cute things for your spouse-what happens?
Some of these ideas could be just the thing your marriage needs to spark love again into something beautiful.
If you are hurting too much, then ask God to give you courage and strength and love
and let God heal you and flow through you, and start small and expect some rejection,
for there will be hurt to overcome.
We must pray, forgive and ask God for the wisdom and healing to come.
1. Always commit to love each other, even when it's hard to
2. When angry, ask God to calm your mind and be aware ill-health and tiredness can cause friction,
so maybe wait til morning before sorting out an issue.
Do not expect great understanding, if you are both over-tired..
Trust God that He can help you through - He believes in marriage, so He will help you.
Friction is NOT the end of your marriage, it is normal, you do have God's power.
3. Go on regular date nights
4. Hide notes in secret places
5. Go to bed at the same time
6. Listen to music together-share ear-buds
7. Buy gifts they will love
8. Revitalize the romance with intimate dates
9. Wear shirts that tell the world you love your spouse
10. Praise your spouse to other people
11. Read a marriage devotional and ask how you can pray for your spouse.
12. Sleep well, so you are not crabby
13. Renew your vows privately with whispers and memories
14. Renew them publicly with cake
15. Go away together at least once a year
16. Hang pictures of the two of you around your house
17. Make a favorite dessert
18. Make physical touch a priority
19. Spend time apart occasionally, ie renew interest in other hobbies etc.
20. Learn to enjoy something they love
21. Surprise each other
22. Meet them at the door, or have a secret meeting place
23. Text each other or wink across the room
24. Set reminders on your phone to message them throughout the week
25. Call them right now and tell them you appreciate them
26. Leave work on time and come home early
27. Engage every day in meaningful conversation
28. Compliment her/him on something/anything
29. Take one day a month to make your spouse your total focus
30. Argue fair: avoid these words “you always” and “you never”
31. Kiss every day, but say something nice first.
32. Find tangible ways to serve your mate without complaining
33. Forgive quickly
34. Be honest.
35. Get on the same page: plan your budget together
36. Look and smell your best as often as you can
37. Guard your marriage
38. Laugh together
39. When you are together-BE TOGETHER (take a break from phones, technology, etc)
40. Tell her she’s pretty, especially when she’s not feeling it
41. Make each other breakfast in bed
42. Do chores for them
44. Massage
44. Dance together-soft music (both of you alone) or fun with the kids
45. Exercise together- hikes, bike riding, etc
46. Choose not to be annoyed by an irritating behavior/disappointment from your spouse-
at least discuss it, so the other knows what's irritating.
47. Thank your spouse often even for the least reason or gesture
48. Lay in bed together and stare into each other eyes, without talking
49. Learn something new together-take an art class, cooking lessons, etc
50. Leave a sweet comment on the Facebook wall
51. Support each other’s goals
52. Bring flowers/gifts (even when she says they are too expensive)
53. Wear something your spouse loves
54. Share furniture-sit in his lap
55. Fight for your marriage
56. Make a point to eat dinner together most days of the week.
57. Never let your spouse feel like they come second place to your career or any other thing.
58. Talk about your dreams and aspirations. Be supportive of each other and dream big together!
59. Maintain a united front as your motto: Meaning- “Me and you against the world.
60. Speak well of your spouse.
The-marriage-whisperer-5-intimacy-mistakes-women-make
Megan-vaughan-Precious photographs of 60th anniversary of-ruby-and-harold
Intimateweddings/have-a-wow-wedding-on-a-budget-with-the-five-C's
Intimateweddings/diy-wedding
Pinterest.com/mstpizzle/wedding-ideas
Pinterest.com/latesthair/hair-for-the-bride
Latest-hairstyles.com/wedding/bridal-hair-accessory-ideas
Intimateweddings/have-a-wow-wedding-on-a-budget-with-the-five-C's
Intimateweddings/diy-wedding
Pinterest.com/mstpizzle/wedding-ideas
Pinterest.com/latesthair/hair-for-the-bride
Latest-hairstyles.com/wedding/bridal-hair-accessory-ideas