5 Things Every Married Couple Should Do

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 12:54 pm by Ashley Willis

5 Things Every Married Couple Should Do 2017-11-08T12:54:33-04:00 Ashley Willis

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CONFESS AND FORGIVE FREQUENTLY

4. CONFESS AND FORGIVE FREQUENTLY
As much as we talk about confession and forgiveness within the church, I believe we often fail to apply it in the context of our marriages, because let’s be honest, it’s a hard task! The idea of being vulnerable and sharing your weaknesses and shortcomings with another person can be a really hard pill to swallow…which is precisely why God calls us to do it. The practice of letting down our pride in the act of confession opens the door for the opportunity to forgive, which is the sacred glue that holds marriages together.
The couples I see in my practice who are highly satisfied in marriage, are not the ones who have the least amount of disagreement, but the ones who have the most forgiveness. God has forgiven each one of us of so much, and those who live in that freedom are freed to forgive others. Invest in your marriage by taking the time to search your heart frequently, being honest with your spouse about the things you are longing to change and the areas you need to ask for forgiveness.

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