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Thursday October 9
"Be kindly affectionate to one another." Romans 12:10 NKJV
Here are five more relationship lessons by Jon Gordon: (1) The more I love my wife, the more I love my life. It's not about what she does for me. It's not about keeping score. It's about deciding to be selfless, love her, serve her, and be there for her. When I do, we both get better. (2) Encourage instead of competing. A lot of couples get jealous if their spouse is enjoying success, rather than encouraging them. When you support and advocate for each other, you grow individually and strengthen your team. (3) Don't quit. Sometimes marriage is great and sometimes it isn't. Too many people give up, thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. It isn't Too many people give up, thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. It isn't. Plant yourself, nature your relationship, invest time and energy I your spouse, and you will grow into who you're meant to be. Marriage is where you learn to give and take and compromise, where you work on your individual issues and heal together. (4) Have a shared mission. My wife and I knew we weren't together just for ourselves. we felt our mission was to raise champions who will make a difference in the world. We aren't perfect parents, we have made mistakes, but our mission inspired us to give our very best—especially this past year with two teenagers and a challenging year. (5) Invite God into your marriage. Years ago when we hit a tough patch, a guy told me how he and his wife pray together every night. So, I asked God what our prayer should be. It came to me a few days later, and we have said it every night since. It has made a difference that leads to forgiveness, healing, and growth.
Thursday October 9
"Be kindly affectionate to one another." Romans 12:10 NKJV
Here are five more relationship lessons by Jon Gordon: (1) The more I love my wife, the more I love my life. It's not about what she does for me. It's not about keeping score. It's about deciding to be selfless, love her, serve her, and be there for her. When I do, we both get better. (2) Encourage instead of competing. A lot of couples get jealous if their spouse is enjoying success, rather than encouraging them. When you support and advocate for each other, you grow individually and strengthen your team. (3) Don't quit. Sometimes marriage is great and sometimes it isn't. Too many people give up, thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. It isn't Too many people give up, thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. It isn't. Plant yourself, nature your relationship, invest time and energy I your spouse, and you will grow into who you're meant to be. Marriage is where you learn to give and take and compromise, where you work on your individual issues and heal together. (4) Have a shared mission. My wife and I knew we weren't together just for ourselves. we felt our mission was to raise champions who will make a difference in the world. We aren't perfect parents, we have made mistakes, but our mission inspired us to give our very best—especially this past year with two teenagers and a challenging year. (5) Invite God into your marriage. Years ago when we hit a tough patch, a guy told me how he and his wife pray together every night. So, I asked God what our prayer should be. It came to me a few days later, and we have said it every night since. It has made a difference that leads to forgiveness, healing, and growth.
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