NOTE: While waiting for the new year to start so I can start again with the letter A, I thought I would reshare the few writings I did on the "123s of a Joyful Marriage."
Fun Activity This Week: Two options. Option 1: Create at home (or go to a restaurant), a three-course meal. You can include any three courses, even something simple like coffee before or after the meal. Celebrate as if it was a holiday and/or have the meal by candlelight! Option 2: One or both of you choose 3 of your favorite food items and create a fun meal out if it. In the above artwork, I have made a similar dish with the items (I realize this equals 6 items, but you can each choose 3 so it fits the category 😉.) You can add additional items of course such as seasonings, olive oil, etc. (such as for above I added quinoa and white gravy),but have fun and be creative together!
Week 55: A Threefold Cord
Here is the rest of the verse from last week:
Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.
And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
The "threefold cord" to which Solomon was referring was God. In other words, when you include God in your marriage, your relationship is less likely to end up broken. You are less likely to cause harm to one another when you want to please God with your actions. When you follow Biblical principles you are less likely to cheat, steal, lie, or participate in other dishonest and harmful actions that could ultimately break your marriage.
Also, note in the verse that it is easier to stand against something or someone wanting to cause harm to you and/or your marriage when you stand as a united team. Do not let adversity, tragedy, or opposition tear you apart. Stand united and allow God to help hold you and your marriage together.
The more you include God in your marriage in such things as Bible study, prayer, and praise time, the healthier and more joyful your marriage will be!
Marriage-Enhancing Tip for the week: When making any major decisions this week, make sure you both pray about it. When you consider God's will above both of your own, and stop and think you just may end up surprised how much better the results will be.
Art Project Idea: Make a friendship bracelet out of three different colors. One to represent the husband, one for the wife, and the third for God. You can either wear them, put them on a keychain, hang them in your car, etc. but the idea is that each time you look at them, you will be reminded to make all the right decisions when you acknowledge that Jesus is a part of your marriage. It will also be an encouraging reminder as well that you have the Lord God Almighty fighting for and with you and your marriage! If you do not know to how make a bracelet, there are multiple examples on You Tube (I've been making these since the 1980's!) but here is the result of a search; you can choose which video(s) to watch: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+make+a+friendship+bracelet Below are the bracelets I made:
Week 55: A Threefold Cord
Here is the rest of the verse from last week:
Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.
And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
The "threefold cord" to which Solomon was referring was God. In other words, when you include God in your marriage, your relationship is less likely to end up broken. You are less likely to cause harm to one another when you want to please God with your actions. When you follow Biblical principles you are less likely to cheat, steal, lie, or participate in other dishonest and harmful actions that could ultimately break your marriage.
Also, note in the verse that it is easier to stand against something or someone wanting to cause harm to you and/or your marriage when you stand as a united team. Do not let adversity, tragedy, or opposition tear you apart. Stand united and allow God to help hold you and your marriage together.
The more you include God in your marriage in such things as Bible study, prayer, and praise time, the healthier and more joyful your marriage will be!
Marriage-Enhancing Tip for the week: When making any major decisions this week, make sure you both pray about it. When you consider God's will above both of your own, and stop and think you just may end up surprised how much better the results will be.
Art Project Idea: Make a friendship bracelet out of three different colors. One to represent the husband, one for the wife, and the third for God. You can either wear them, put them on a keychain, hang them in your car, etc. but the idea is that each time you look at them, you will be reminded to make all the right decisions when you acknowledge that Jesus is a part of your marriage. It will also be an encouraging reminder as well that you have the Lord God Almighty fighting for and with you and your marriage! If you do not know to how make a bracelet, there are multiple examples on You Tube (I've been making these since the 1980's!) but here is the result of a search; you can choose which video(s) to watch: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+make+a+friendship+bracelet Below are the bracelets I made:
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