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Starts with LoveMatthew 22:36-

39

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Matthew 22:36-39

True Love...• Stays in Love• Shows a daily commitment to each

other’s happiness• Wants to do what the other enjoys• Grants space when needed• Knows the other’s weaknesses

and doesn’t disadvantage them• “The Person is more

important than the issue.”

True Love...• Celebrates the other’s strengths• Shares feelings with honesty and

sensitivity• “It’s more important to be

reconciled than to be right.”• Demonstrates trustworthiness• Believes the best of each other

Covenant of Marriage

Covenant?Covenant means “to cut”. It implies the intermingling of blood so that it can never be separated again.

What is a

Marriage by definition is:• A holy covenant

• Initiated by God• Conditioned on an irrevocable

promise• To pursue oneness• With an imperfect person• Of the opposite sex• For a lifetime• For the glory of God

Vow?What is a

, Or personal

An Irrevocable Promise,

Pledgecommitment

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

Covenant of Marriage

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Wedding Vows

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1 Corinthians 7:28“...But those who marry will face many troubles in this life...

My husband

My husband is annoyingMy husband hates meMy husband doesn’t love meMy husband is a jerkMy husband ignores meMy husband cheated on meMy husband is an alcoholic

My marriage

My marriage is falling apartMy marriage is in troubleMy marriage is overMy marriage is failingMy marriage was a mistake

How can I get my wife

How can I get my wife to love me againHow can I get my wife in the moodHow can I get my wife to trust me again

How can I get my husband

How can I get my husband to fall in love with me againHow can I get my husband to be more affectionateHow can I get my husband to help around the houseHow can I get my husband to want meHow can I get my husband to be more romanticHow can I get my husband back

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Hebrews 13:5

NO IFS!

Surprise your spouse this week by arranging time for the two of you to sit on the couch looking at your wedding album together.

ACTION STEPSRemind your spouse (as best you can remember) of your wedding vows that day. Tell them that you meant those vows then and you still mean them today.

This day forwardforbetter

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worse

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Do us part.

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