- The motivation factor in your marriage can’t be your mate, but the Lord! (Matthew 6:33, NKJV; Matthew 22:36-40, NKJV)
- Men are superior to women. (1 Peter 3:7, NKJV)
- You need a mission mindset. (Psalm 127:1, NKJV)
- Calendar guarantee – you get older; Growth guarantee – you get better.
- Don’t allow getting older together to cause you to get bitter. (Ephesians 4:31-31, GW)
- Love is a decision, not an emotion. (Colossians 3:14, NIV)
- Don’t make tomorrow’s decisions based on today’s emotions. (Philippians 4:6, CEV)
- Don’t put pressure on your spouse that only God can bear.
- Progress starts when you see that you’re the problem.
- Your unspoken assumptions can sink you.
- When you agree on values, you’ll agree a lot more.
- If you’re a guy, lead your marriage spiritually.
- Go on weekly date nights.
- Don’t make your kids the center of your family.
- Take personal vacations without the kids.
- Take family vacations every year.
- Open or enjoy the gift of sex, it’s from God.
- Trust completely.
- Say “I love you” regularly.
- Pray with and for your mate.
- Call on the phone daily when possible.
- Communicate clear expectations.
- Be quick to say “I’m sorry, will you forgive me” when you’re wrong.
- If you’re married and have children, agree in front of them and disagree in private.
- Remember you’re responsible for your own spiritual growth. Everything rises and falls on your relationship with Jesus.