The desire for control in marriage can lead to conflict and undermine God's beautiful design, but by understanding our personalities, resisting the enemy's lies, and surrendering our will to God, couples can find a peaceful relationship without the need for control. By embracing maturity in faith, recognizing areas of control that need to be brought into submission, and speaking words of life and light into their marriages, couples can undo the desire for control and live out a healthy give-and-take based on reverence for Christ.
Parents alreadyknow they are to raise their children in the Lord, yet how many of them extend Jesus' love to their children? Are they caring, loving, and understanding? Or are they yelling, belittling, or hurting their children?
Marriage is the union of two very imperfect people. We make grand declarations atthe start of this journey to love and cherish each other until death separates us, but then we get in the way of living up to our end of this bargain because we are flawed.We are impatient, unkind, moody, opinionated, unforgiving, proud, needy, emotional, short-sighted, selfish, andthe list goeson!
With the support of my spouse and the active power of the Holy Spirit, I have been able to make huge progress in not letting fear overtake me when uncertainty enters our life.
Unfortunately, there is not a fast track to healing. You have to travel down this road, but you are not alone. God will be walking beside you, and He will continue to bind up your wounds. When the pain is unbearable, give it over to Jesus. The pain is so bad because you loved your spouse so much.
What happens when your spouse changes their mind about children after marriage? Here’s how to walk through this painful divide with honesty, grace, and a heart fixed on the Lord.
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