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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