This morning at Southgate Church, we heard testimonies about what has made the difference in three couples lives. As I sat listening to these friends talk about marriage, I thought how good it is to be gut level honest in church. To be transparent causes others to want to be open about what is going on in their lives. We fielded some text questions from the congregation as they heard the stories of love and marriage. I want to share some of those questions and comments with you now.
How do you forgive and let go of a pain that your partner has caused you?
Talk about the importance of keeping the romance in everyday activities... not falling into the routine of complacency.
I feel my cultural upbringing inhibits my ability to be loving and affectionate. How do I begin to break that cycle?
What should be the main core values in a couples relationship?
How do you love your spouse if the relationship started with hurt?
If your spouse is angry and wants you to stop tithing, and going to church and then continually persecutes your faith- do you need to choose between the two?
How do you know when you are truly in love?
Can you ever be ready for marriage? We are not perfect and we are not in control. It is a journey.
Over the next five weeks, those taking the Love Dare will have a great opportunity to get these questions and many others answered. Issues will get resolved, fears displaced and hearts renewed by love. It is not too late to join the team. Get a Love Dare book and start doing what it tells you to do. And by the way, that peach pie was awesome. Thank you Monie.
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QUESTION FROM ABOVE..."I feel my cultural upbringing inhibits my ability to be loving and affectionate. How do I begin to break that cycle?"
If you feel that being affectionate is important, which I do, you must make it a priority. It's a discipline, not just an emotional response. In the Love Dare book there is a 'dare' to greet your spouse with a sincere, but loving greeting. Not over the top, but more than some lame, "What's up?" deal. Maybe you can initiate some kind of touch with each encounter with the people you love. Even if it's just the touch of an arm. Hugs are great for bond-building. Obviously when I think of affection I think of touch but warm words are also beneficial.
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