Establishing a Spiritual Foundation in Marriage

1 Thessalonians 5:16–23 KJV 1900

16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Speak to one another about how you came to Know the Lord…

Psalm 107:2 KJV 1900

2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

2. Pray together and share answers to prayer

Amos 3:3 KJV 1900

3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

3. Read God’s Word together and share with your spouse the things God has used to speak to you

Psalm 119:105 KJV 1900

105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

4. Give prayer requests to one another.

Galatians 6:2 KJV 1900

2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

5. Attend the services of the Church together.

Hebrews 10:25 KJV 1900

25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

6. Spend time each day talking about God’s care of your lives

1 Peter 5:7 KJV 1900

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

7. Choose to forgive

Ephesians 4:32 KJV 1900

32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

8. Be willing to accept reproof and correction from on another

Proverbs 27:6 KJV 1900

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Reproof is what is wrong; correction is how to fix it

9. Seek Christ for victory over annoying problems

1 John 5:4 KJV 1900

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

10. Allow nothing unclean through your eye gate.

Psalm 101:3 KJV 1900

3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

11. Desire the spirit of Christ in your Marriage

Philippians 2:5 KJV 1900

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

12. Build your life around the church

Colossians 1:18 KJV 1900

18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

13. Exalt Christ in your home

Psalm 34:3 KJV 1900

3 O magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt his name together.

14. Cultivate a spirit of peace

Colossians 3:15 KJV 1900

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

15. Take your rightful place in marriage

Ephesians 5:21–25 KJV 1900

21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;