Greg Laurie Daily Devotion
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:10 nlt)
In a survey of divorced couples, 83 percent said the failure of the marriage was because of deficient communication.
Communication is one of the keys to a successful marriage. It means you
have to talk a lot with each other. You need to spend time together and
take time off together from all the things you’re involved in and share
what’s on your heart.
That’s why it’s so important for the words leave and cleave
to be operative throughout a marriage. First you leave all other
relationships and make your marital bond your most important. Then you
constantly cleave... constantly grow... constantly love... constantly
express your love to one another.
It is as simple as telling your spouse that you love him or her. When
is the last time you said to your wife, “I love you,” or said to your
husband, “I love you. I appreciate you”? Even a hug can go a long way.
I believe a breakdown in communication will lead to selfishness, which
can ultimately lead to the breakdown of a marriage. Don’t marry someone
if you think you will fix them. They probably will get worse. You need
to accept them and love them as they are. If you are not willing to do
that, then you have a problem. It’s called selfishness.
Rather than going into your marriage saying, “How are you going to
fulfill me? How are you going to meet my needs? What are you going to do
for me?” you should be asking, “How can I fulfill you? How can I meet
your needs?”
Put the needs of your spouse before your own. Most importantly, put God
first in all things. When you do this, everyone will be blessed as a
result.
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Today's Bible Verse...
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.—John 10:11
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
How
do we determine who we will follow? How can we tell the religious
predators, shysters, and charlatans from those who truly speak for God?
Jesus comes and shows us the ultimate test; will the Shepherd lay down
his life for them?
My Prayer...
Thank you, Lord God, for sending Jesus to be my Shepherd. I
praise you for his faith, his courage, and his conviction that led him
to not only lay down his life for me, but for everyone in the world. I
praise you, Lord Jesus, for your sacrificial love and perfect sacrifice.
To "him who sits on the throne" and to "the lamb that was slain," I
offer up my deepest appreciation and loving praise for your grace and
mercy! In the name of the only Savior of the world, Jesus, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Today's Verse Illustrated...
Angry Husband Blows a Gasket by Jonny Hawkins
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