Author	Thread: The Foundation of Marriage
Admin	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 07:59 PM Matthew 7:24-27 talks about buildng your house on a firm foundation. What do you think are 10 firm foundations which will go into making a solid marriage relationship? Girls..um, ladies- you too. These are mine: 1. Love 2. Trust 3. Honesty 4. No secrets 5. No Boundaries (can talk about anything-open communication) 6. Never going to bed angry 7. Total commitment 8. Listening to each other 9. Being attentive to each other's needs 10. Forgiving heart Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 08:42 PM 1. God centered 2. God purposed 3. Truth 4. Selflessness 5. Commitment 6. Fidelity 7. Respect 8. Honor 9. Forgiveness 10. Good communication Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 08:59 PM Oh, thanks Godshandiwork. In my workbook, on the first one, I put Love for God and each other, but neglected to put it on here. That one's a biggie! Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 10:28 PM 1. God's covenant with man through grace 2. Christ's love for the Church 3. unity (one-flesh) 4. headship & submission 5. trust 6. forgiveness 7. forbearance 8. humility 9. discipleship 10. worship Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 07:09 PM Hi Baby, I'll share what I have as my top ten Firm Foundations that go into building a solid marriage as well... 1.) Solid Relationship with Jesus. 2.) Actively seeking God's will / purpose daily. 3.) Connected with in the body of Christ - Church Family. 4.) Open Communication with each other. 5.) Make time to spend Quality Time with each other. 6.) Bible Study Together. 7.) Spend time apart with family and friends. 8.) Do something that also validates you as an individual. 9.) Explore each others interests. 10.) Quiet time with Jesus individually. I love you Baby! Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 09:06 PM Before I accepted Christ as my Savior, my women friends would call me a hard $*# because I wouldn't cry, kissin & lovey-dovey stuff would make me all grossed out & I wasn't romantic. I need River to pray & do some warfare(where she at?) cause I'm only bout 3/4 delivered. So you & Saved touch my heart & have me putting my finger down my throat at the same time! :excited::laugh: Very cute, yuck. :laugh: It sounds like all yall got it covered. There are so many more than ten when it comes to properly ministering to your spouse but I will make the attempt. 1. How bout all the fruit of the Spirit especially patience 2. Communication is key. Holding stuff in builds resentment & bitterness that will eat you alive. 3. Fight fair. When you disagree, talk about the issue at hand without bringing up old/resolved issues. 4. Be considerate with each other.. Be willing to put your needs second to theirs. "Love doesn't seek its own". 5. Give it up without conditions. People use their bodies as bargaining chips/punishment. Word says your body belongs to your spouse, only come apart for short periods to fast then......give it up again! :yay: 6. Praise and compliment your spouse when they are not around. It's nothing like hearing from a friend or family member how appreciated you are from your spouse's own mouth. 7. Submit to each other. The husband is the head, no doubt, but when he can recognize his wife's strengths and bow to her knowledge & expertise, then you have a man who is leading with wisdom. 8. Commitment. Your spouse should feel secure that short of infidelity and abuse, you are there thru thick and thin. 9. Faithfulness. Self-explanatory. 10. Keeping your own individual time with God steady, as a family (kids), and together as a couple. Time spent in worship together is a unifying experience. Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 09:18 PM Thank you all for your responses so far. Those are all very good. Saved and I will certainly apply them all and then some. Like you, I certainly think there are more than ten,and each one is just as important as the other, but the workbook only ask for ten examples. God bless you all. Post Reply
riveroflife1 View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 06:03 PM Babygirl your to much:bunny: Post Reply
View Profile History	The Foundation of Marriage Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 06:58 PM I know, River! I'm a hot mess!:dancingp: Hey, God made me a lttle wacky, what can I do? (shrugging) :yay::bouncy: Post Reply