20081227.RKing.Telecast.Marriage - Make Yours Happier

Build God centered marriage

Gen. 2:18, 21-22, 24 (cling or cleave actually means more like "weld") a weld in metal is stronger than either pieces of the metal.

Commitment and trust

Trust Prov 31

Open communication

Evidence if transgression...

Heartfelt communication

avoids anger later

no sundown in anger

See where personally at fault

Not critical and picky

See it from their point of view

Marriage means giving

We yearn to be liked

Song of Solomon 4:9 Cannot get love. Must give it... Must have a balance in the bank to draw on it.

Acts 20:35

Learn to forgive

No score card... if so, you hurt the most!

James 5:9 free yourself from grudges

James 3:13

Build your family kingdom

Psalm 127:1, 3-5 - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual

Romance

is vital and is a part of key # 4 i.e. marriage means giving