Just a few thoughts on marriage and relationships. I'm going to lead a small group this fall on Five Signs of a Functional Family. The very first sign is the attitude of service. Marriage is touch because you have two different people with a different set of expectations, communication skills, and family backgrounds. All of that can drain the life out of a relationship, especially if you aren't intensional about building up your marriage.
So what's the answer? Well, one part of the answer is the "attitude of service". Everyone enjoys being served. So if you can decide to focus on serving your spouse rather than focusing on your pain and unfulfilled expectation, you might just melt your spouse's heart.
Here's the key. You need God's help to find the strength to serve. I've met very few people who just naturally serve others, especially in marriage. You need to find a source of humility; a source of strength. For me that's Christ Jesus. Give service a try in your home. Don't wait for your spouse to serve, You start.
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