through sexual intimacy.
When you happily take your husband to bed, you not only satisfy his God-given physical need for sex, but you bring healing to his weary soul as well.
8. Grow Rich in Ways You Never Imagined
When Steve and I moved to our little house in the country so we could live debt-free, we had no idea how God was preparing us to serve Him in full-time ministry. The people we have led to Christ, taught and mentored in truth, and fellowshipped with in ministry are greater treasures than any possessions we may have given up. And the hope of one day, for all eternity, worshipping with those people around the throne of Christ is the greatest treasure we could ever have.
In the same way, the more you keep your eyes fixed upon Jesus, the less you will care about possessions or the earthly issues many couples fight over. Once you determine to daily seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness( Matthew 6:33), you will find contentment and peace in your marriage –– as well as God’ s purpose for your life.
9. Be a Peacemaker in Your Marriage Relationship
The only way to build a marriage free of hurtful discord is through biblical conflict resolution. Here are eight steps to making peace:
• Admit you have a problem. Take an honest look at why you are in the conflict.
• Acknowledge your sinful bent.
• Refuse to be argumentative.
• Make peace a priority. Learn to talk through a disagreement for the purpose of resolution.
• Pray without ceasing.
• Forgive your husband as many times as necessary( Matthew 18:22).
• Seek godly counsel.
• Learn to be a peacemaker.
Make yourself so familiar with these eight steps that the next time you and your husband begin to argue, you can stop yourself from fighting and instead, take time to reflect on how you can show Christ’ s character. By working to resolve conflict in a way that honors your husband, you can begin to live in a manner that reflects the Lord’ s character to those who are watching how you live –– beginning with your children.
10. The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength
Life is filled with blessings and struggles. Learning to see each experience as an opportunity for the Lord to shine His light through you is the first step to realizing God has a purpose in whatever He allows to come your way –– even a difficult marriage.
When you choose joy in each experience you
encounter, you can become a vessel for the Lord to reach the lost and encourage others –– as well as mold you, your husband, and your children more into the image of Christ. When you live with this perspective, you will discover the secret to living above life’ s circumstances –– and the joy of the Lord will indeed be your strength.
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Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. Her latest book, If My Husband Would Change, I’ d Be Happy, is available at https:// www. harvesthousepublishers. com / books / if-my-husbandwould-change-id-behappy-9780736962865
Learn more about Rhonda: www. rhondastoppe. com
Taken from: If My Husband Would Change, I’ d Be Happy. Copyright © 2015 by Rhonda Stoppe. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, Oregon. www. harvesthousepublishers. com. Used with permission.
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