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EP 39 – How to Stick Together in Adversity

5 STRATEGIES TO COPE WITH ADVERSITY SURROUNDING YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Sticking Together In Adversity…

Adversity can make or break a couple ? if they let it.

You?ve heard stories and seen movies about couples that go through adversity like caring for a sick family member over a long period of time or financial struggles and other seemingly insurmountable odds. The struggle was too much and they split up. Essentially, they were not able to stick together in adversity.

We?ve also heard opposite stories of couples banding together and becoming stronger as they weather the storm together.

Episode 39 – SHOW NOTES

What is the difference? What is their secret?

Relationship with God ? When we rely on God, we don?t have to shoulder the burden alone and feel the intense weight of it. It is important that we look to the One greater than ourselves.
Look outward ? When we go through struggle it?s tempting to look inward and think about how difficult times are and what we don?t have. In those times, we need to remember to look outward and see that others are going through a hard time, too. God will often ask us to help someone else when we are going through something difficult because he knows there is healing in it for us.
Treat each other with kindness ? Pain and discomfort often bring out the worst in our attitudes. It?s during times like this that we need to take a step back and have more patience with our loved ones, particularly or partners. It can be tempting to lash out with our words in a space that feels safe, but we need to remember that our significant other is most likely hurting as well and treat them with patience and kindness.
Communication ? We need to talk with our partners regularly to maintain an understanding of what we are feeling and what we need. Reach out and ask for help when necessary. Communication helps squelch added struggles that arise from lack of talking to each other.
Equally yoked ? Shoulder the burdens of the struggle together. Better yet, throw the burden on God?s shoulders and follow him together with your partner. God has the perfect plan for your life.

Final Thoughts

If you're going to stick together through adversity in your relationship or marriage, you will need to be following these tips -especially when it comes to being equally yoked.

What are some other strategies you have used that have helped you and your partner stick together during a struggle? Please leave a note in the comments below. Your message could help another couple in need.

Remember to download our video series ?From Rocky to Rock Steady.?

Why You Aren’t Happy In Your Relationship

Jon and Jess the Relationship Revivalists uncover the missing ingredient to happiness.

So often we look for happiness in our significant other, but that doesn't work for the long-term.

We need to find our happiness in God first.

Jon and Jess look back to Adam and Eve in Genesis.

Some notes about Gods character:

He loves to take what we trust him with and work it out.
He watches over us closely.
He protects us.
He is not containable.
He is love, peace, and joy. He doesn't just give these, he is.
He is the author of relationship. We learn how to have good relationships from our relationship with him.
He is our source.

Jon and Jess conclude with a reminder that ?the joy of the Lord is our strength? (Nehemiah 8:10). Joy is an important must-have to carry on.

Scriptures mentioned in this podcast:

Genesis 2:24
Genesis 3:8
Nehemiah 8:10

Jon and Jess allude to an exciting project they have been working on so look for more news to come.

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Ep 36 – Tips To Make Your Relationship Great

Show Notes

Tips to make your relationship great – episode 36

We have personally made a conscious decision to value ourselves and each other to live this way
Not at each other's throats
Lift each other up every day
Happy for each other's accomplishments and improvements (abundance mindset)
Live to make each others life better each day
We started out with boundaries and we keep them
Trust each other
Create a safe space / safe haven to be vulnerable with each other.
Don't use our faults against each other.
We don't say “never” and “always”
Our arguments short – never past sundown / bedtime
Think about other person point of view and ask clarifying questions.

Make Your Marriage Long Lasting

Loving Your Marriage
For The Long Term

There have been many who have asked the question, “Can a marriage last forever?” Well, there is a way to make your marriage long lasting.

So, To that question, we emphatically say YES!

The biggest problem that has hit our culture here in America and around the world is we get into a marriage or relationship for purely selfish reasons. Never are we completely told how to grow a relationship because it's supposed to be instinctual.

So in that spirit of instinctually selfish ways, we'd like to go against the grain a bit and give you some ideas on how to make your marriage long lasting and fruitful. A marriage that you want to return to each and every day for the rest of both of your lives.

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Top 10 Ways To Make Your Marriage Long Lasting

Take your spouse on a ride that they will never forget.
Do something special on a regular basis.
Engage in lots of eye gazing
Learn more about your spouse likes in the bedroom.
Show what you like in a fun and loving manner
Do something you wouldn't normally do.
Do something great for a family member of your spouse
Cherish the loving moments and memories together
Choose each other each and every day
Try something new and exciting together

These tips will definitely help you in your marriage. We have found that most of the time, marriages fall apart because they aren't doing ANY of theses to keep the relationship going.

Relationships are not a walk in the part but rather lots of planning, loving, laughing, arguing your way, forgiving, and loving again.

So do not get discouraged. Your marriage will only fail if you let it fail.

One last tip to help you grow your marriage…

Your #relationship is a reflection of you. If you want it to change, #change yourself first. Click To Tweet

We sincerely hope this helps you grow your marriage and relationship in the coming years you spend together.

Because we care so much for you, we'd like to get a copy of our free ebook into your hands. It goes over the 7 simple secrets to an explosive love that we believe everyone should have a chance to experience.

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7 Simple Ways To Earn Respect From Your Wife

Earn Respect Biblically

It?s been said many times over in the bible that all women want is to be loved in a relationship, and all men want is to be respected in a relationship. The Bible puts it this way:

In this same way,?husbands?ought to love?their wives as their own bodies. He who?loves his?wife?loves himself. Ephesians 5:2 #Marriage #Love Click To Tweet

The relational differences have been an ongoing issue since the beginning of time. How to earn respect from your wife is all about communication. Getting into a fight or even a disagreement is going to happen. It's really what you do afterwards that decides if you're in a healthy relationship or not.

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7 ways to earn respect from your wife!

However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:33 #marriage #love Click To Tweet

Treat her with respect – do what you can to make sure your wife knows and feels loved. If you think there is a doubt in her mind about feeling loved, then you probably should listen to your prompting and say/do something to/for her.
Never demand respect from her – respect is a two-way road and to get the respect you want from her, you have to essentially go about it in a way that doesn?t berate, bully, or belittle her. You know? be nice, loving, caring, attentive, and all the rest of those good adverbs. Earn respect from her, don?t take it.
Put people ahead of yourself, including her on a regular basis – That?s something that really makes her feel loved and special. When they feel that they are special they will begin to respect you. Notice, that when a leader exalts himself, they usually get rebellion in return. When they put other people first, they get love from those he/she leads. In turn they will follow that leader for as long as that leader treats his people in that manner.
Be a servant first, a leader next – this point is driven home because respect is all about serving people. Look at how Jesus did it. He served people, He healed them, and made them feel loved. There are many parallels to the husband/wife relationship with Jesus and the church as well.
Follow through on ALL of your promises ? When (not if) you make a promise, it is your duty to follow through and make sure the person you promised can trust you. Trust is another part of respect.
Don?t be lazy around the house – It speaks volumes to your partner in life, your mate, your wife for life when you can make time to help out around the house. Not just doing things outside or in the garage either. If you have kids, spend time with them. Head up chores on the day your family does chores. If you are willing and able to do this step ? you are on your way to mastering how to earn respect from your wife.
Volunteer – This is the cherry on the top, but still important. This could be as little as calling people up to organize a night out for the adults. You could be an encouragement to someone who needs it. After all, we all need to be encouraged at one point or another. It?s just our human nature and how God made us to feel loved and needed.

If you can consistently do these seven steps to earning respect from your wife for 30 days, then you are on your way to making a habit that will give you the comfort of knowing you are mastering how to earn respect from your wife!

You've heard that it takes 21 days to create a habit. According to Dr. Leaf, it takes 3 cycles of 21 days to really create a habit that will not fade away.

Does Your Relationship Practice These Effective Tips?

In order to start, all you have to do is to have the thought to start. But that's not where this should stop. Keep going and make a mental effort to follow through with your efforts.

A great movie to watch that demonstrates these simple steps is called “Fireproof“

Earn Respect One Thought At a Time

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

We would love to connect with you on our podcast platform for more great information on infusing explosive love back into your relationship.

7 Simple Secrets To An Explosive Loving Relationship

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