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Divorce proof your Marriage
June 10, 2024
Hey Clawson Family!
Song:
Scripture:
Proverbs 19:11 NLT
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs
Devotional:
If you are married, you know by now that your spouse is not perfect. They might just downright get on your nerves at times. Reality is everyone has faults, weaknesses, and maybe even some weird traits! Unfortunately, we don’t typically notice these things until after we say “I do” and the new begins to wear off. When we are living with someone 24/7, it reveals a lot. But constantly looking for faults in our spouses is one of the most tragic things to happen to a marriage. The truth is there are plenty of faults to be found, on both sides.
But God instructs us on how to maintain a spirit of love and unity in our marriage when He tells us in Proverbs that it is to our glory to overlook another ’s fault. One way to do this is to always start by giving the benefit of the doubt.
Assume the best first rather than jump to conclusions or rash judgments about your spouse’s faults, mistakes, or quirks. Let that be the foundation for your questions as you seek to understand the situation.
Then, if there truly is a fault in play (which there will be occasionally), overlook it. Let it pass. Let it go. Not because we are saying so but because God is.
Journal:
Spend time with your spouse writing a vision statement for your marriage based on faith in God not just your personal goals. Put this written document where you can see it regularly.
Training:
Ask God to help you have the right kind of expectations in your marriage and other relationships.
Pray for your spouse that they will put God first. If you aren’t married, pray for your future spouse
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