Conflict in Marriage: More Than Technique - Living Free - February 21
Conflict in Marriage: More Than Technique
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Scripture
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. … Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:22-23,25 NLT
Thoughts for the Day
This week we've looked at several techniques that will help us turn marital conflict into a positive experience. As we grow in our anger management skills, we will know when to keep quiet about trivial matters and when to argue for the sake of things important to the relationship. However, learning how to handle marital storms is more than just learning techniques and skills. Solutions to anger in marriage cannot be reduced to a list of how-to's. We need to change on the inside if we are to develop loving, caring relationships.
Consider This …
As we commit our lives fully to Jesus, he will help us grow on the inside. More and more, our lives will produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit as described in today's scripture instead of the fruit of our selfish desires.
As we learn to do things God's way, we will learn to resolve marital conflict in ways that will strengthen our marriage and help the relationship become all that God intended it to be.
Prayer
Lord, I thank you for my spouse. I pray that you will help me be the partner in this marriage that you want me to be. I know I can't do it on my own. Help me grow on the inside, and more and more each day live in the Spirit and produce the fruit of love. In Jesus' name …
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