When we bump into imperfection — our own and our spouse’s — we often don’t handle it well. But we have two valuable tools available to us that most of us aren’t using often enough.
Supporting Your Spouse
When a couple’s differences threaten marital harmony, it is easy to wonder: How can that man and I really become one? Rather than losing heart, discover a new perspective through some life-changing truths.
Are you trying to change your spouse, or are you helping your spouse discover and fulfill God’s plans for his or her life?
One of the things contributing to the happiness level in a home is the happiness of the husband. And wives can definitely have some influence in this area.
When you discover the joy of helping your spouse succeed, you begin to establish or restore emotional health, respect, support and encouragement in your marriage.
In Romans 8:31, God assures us that He is “on our side.” A husband needs the same assurance from his wife. He needs to know his wife is partnering with him through every challenge.
When deployment is over, ease your transition as you renegotiate leading and submitting with both spouses in the home.
Marriages have tough times regardless of a spouse’s career choice.
Before you married, you saw shadows of irritating behaviors, but figured you’d get used to them over time. Well, you haven’t.