5 Ways to Saving a Broken Marriage
- Michael Sturdivant
- Jan 12, 2024
- 2 min read
Here are ten takeaways:
Overcoming Depression: Tabitha mentioned her struggle with severe depression and anxiety, but through her faith in God and the power of the Holy Spirit, she was able to overcome it. This experience led to a transformation in their marriage.
Marriage Requires Work: They emphasized the importance of continually working on one's marriage. Marriage is an ongoing process of growth and improvement.
Personal Growth: Both partners should work on their personal growth, as it ultimately contributes to the health of the marriage. Personal growth includes emotional well-being, communication skills, and character development.
Locating Where You Are: Understanding where your marriage currently stands is crucial for making improvements. They advised couples to evaluate and rate their marriage on a scale from one to ten and define what they aspire to achieve.
Removing Marriage Killers: Certain destructive behaviors and issues, such as addictions, abuse, infidelity, and lying, need to be addressed and eliminated for the marriage to heal and thrive.
Role Models and Mentors: They mentioned the value of having role models and mentors in marriage. Having a church community, mentors, or couples with strong marriages can provide guidance and support.
Commitment and Forgiveness: Emphasized the commitment to the marriage covenant, including the importance of forgiveness. Forgiveness is crucial for healing and moving forward, even when facing challenges or mistakes.
Continuous Learning: They encouraged couples to learn and apply marriage principles to their relationship. Learning and growing together as a couple can lead to positive changes.
Unity and Communication: Stressing the importance of unity and effective communication in a marriage. Understanding each other's needs and finding common ground is essential for a healthy relationship.
Supporting Each Other's Growth: Recognizing that as individuals, they may have different areas of growth and development. However, they should support and encourage each other's personal growth and aspirations.
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