EP 109: Does Your Marriage Need a Miracle?

The topic for this episode is something that is absolutely essential to building a strong and happy marriage. In fact, I have never seen a marriage truly thrive without this thing, but I’ve seen many a marriage crumble in its absence. Tune in to find what this important ingredient is, and how it can miraculously transform a not-so-happily-ever-after marriage. Show Notes VERSES CITED: Ephesians 4:15 -“...speaking the truth in love.” 2 Timothy 3:1-6 - "...in the last days difficult times will come...." Colossians 3:12-17 - "...clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion...." James 4:6-10 - ” ...Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you." 1 Peter 5:5-6 - "...humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you..." Matthew 18:21-22 - "...Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me?..." Ephesians 4:32 - "...forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Philippians 2:3-4 - "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit...." Romans 15:1-2 - "Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those..." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Ephesians 5:20 – “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Psalm 105:1 - “Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done.” Psalm 107:1 – “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” James 1:17 - "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father..." Philippians 4:8 - “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:6 - “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” John 2:9-10 - "When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine, and...." RELATED LINKS: Free Printable Prayer Guides - download as many of these as you like from my Loving Life at Home blog Love Your Husband/Love Yourself - with regard to sex, this is a why-to book, not a how-to EP 82: On Cultivating Contentment - another really important trait for marital bliss! EP 10: We Find What We Look For - motivation to change your focus if you tend to find fault EP 104: Giving Thanks Through Hardship - admittedly a challenge, but it is doable Don't Let Anything Steal Your Joy - we must guard against these stealthy theives of joy and contentment On Remembering to Say Thank You - because gratitude begs to be expressed Free Printable Thank You Notes - several designs to choose from Be Thankful -- and Give Thanks - a short post, but with a great quote on gratitude STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website