Christianity Oasis Forum

[Mackenaw]

Hello Everyone

God bless you this day.

I just wanted to share a few things I've learned in my 37 years of marriage -- some little tips and tidbits that The Lord helped me see and understand.

If The Lord, by experience or blessed revelation, has taught the wife how to do something, yet the husband takes a different approach, but his approach doesn't fit/work. Merely suggest the other, in a helpful, yet meek (non-boastful), way. If he then tries that "fix" and it works, celebrate with him and thank him, and Praise Jesus. No need to mention that you played any part in the "fix". And by all means, do not fall for the temptation to say "I told you so."

Proverbs 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

God is so very Good.

I know there are many others out there that have blessed and righteous tips and tidbits, taught them by God, which they could share. I hope they will.

God bless and keep you.
Love,
Mack

[Christianity Oasis]

Amen .......

Excellent idea you have offered others.

I hope they too will share.


Luv ya

[Sassy3]

Very good tips/tidbits, Mack. 37 years, you say? We were married 36 1/2 years. May you have many more happy years together.

We wives do carry a big load in a marriage. Many times we want to do the "do it MY way" bit, but that will seldom work. Husbands are easier led than pushed....so when we begin to "lead", we need to have the Father leading us. Paul says in Ephesian 5:22, 23 "Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior." When the husband is a Christian, this works much easier. If the husband is a non-believer the wife still submits to a degree, but first she submits unto the Lord. Then the Lord will help her lead this mate to a saving grace. It is not always easy, but then as the song says, "I never promised you a rose garden."

The best way to "lead" someone to the Lord, is by example. Live the Christian life...both in private (home) and in public. Study your Bible, pray without ceasing, regularly attend worship services and treat those around you with respect....like you want to be treated.

OK, for tonight....that is my "sermon"....tune in next week. Just kidding.

sassy3

[Mackenaw]

Hello Sassy

Thank you for the well wishes, and thank you for sharing what God has imparted to you...wisdom and understanding of His Word.

I know you have many more tips and tidbits to share, considering how long you were blessed in your marriage and how long you've been walking with The Lord, and I hope you'll share more, as He leads.

Thank you again.

God bless and keep you.
Love,
Mack

[Dora]

Amen wonderful words of wisdom. And encouragement to keep on.

One of the first lessons the Lord taught me in marriage was what is love.
1Corinthians 13:4-8 was a verse He led me to day after day for many months.

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
5It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.

Anytime we step out away from any of these attributes of love we are not loving our spouse at that moment. Doesn't mean we can't repent and get back in the game. Or is it battle?

Thanks for the posts sisters. You've blessed me as well as others. I just love when those who have more knowledge/wisdom than I do step up and share. You make my path much easier.

[Mackenaw]

Amen, Piney I Corinthians 13:4-8. Amen!!!

God bless and keep you, Piney.
Love and hugs,
Mack

[Dora]

Ever watch that movie Fire Proof?

Remember the part where they husband gets up early and makes the coffee, pours her a cup, then carefully turns the cup so the handle is just right for her to pick up.

Yea.....those little thoughts, even if they don't recognize it, grow love. If you are doing it to show love and expect nothing absolutely nothing in return.

[Smiles]

Today I was watching a Godly minister and he was preaching on Abiding in Christ. As a part of his sermon he was speaking about how we are all in such a hurry. He brought up a book called 168 hours (24 hours x 7 days). He shared a fact the author included:

The average husband and wife only talk to each other 12 minutes in a 24 hour period. WOW!!!

Just a reminder to talk to each other.