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Couples Building Rock Solid Marriages

Couples Building Rock Solid Marriages. TRADEMARKS. Choices – lifetime affects Oneness is the purpose of Marriage – For this reason the man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh. What reason?. Genesis 2:24 – Leave and Cleave.

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Couples Building Rock Solid Marriages

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  1. Couples Building Rock Solid Marriages TRADEMARKS

  2. Choices – lifetime affectsOneness is the purpose of Marriage– For this reason the man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh.What reason?

  3. Genesis 2:24 – Leave and Cleave What does this look like in your marriage? What areas do you think most individuals need to leave and create new vision for?

  4. What’s your background in….. • Values – relationships, vacations, family • Church • Finances • Family conflict • Passivity – others doing it for you • Security - emotional • Approval

  5. As a couple Describe some areas that you may yet need to leave and cleave in.

  6. Genesis 3:1-2 - Deception Mislead that these are more important than Oneness and more fulfilling. Like Eve deceived in her desires • Education/Vocation • Money • Homes • Kids’ prowess/activities • Results = debt – economy- divorce • Ecclesiastes - unfulfilling • “Childhood contentment” today

  7. At your tables…… • What deception is being thrown your way? • What are you doing to combat it?

  8. Gen 3:2-3 - Truth Deception always coming at us – defense against know word, believe it and act on truth -matt6 Adam share d it = spiritual growth Share what God is doing with spouse – journal Nurtures love respect, trust, intimacy = oneness Affirmation – failure, doubts, fears, = Jer 29:11 Phil 4 - Be anxious for nothing Both must be grounded in it

  9. Gen 3:6 - Rationalization Not listening to God but to self and desires Selfish- me and my desires - gratification More control, power, and escalating pleasure. Compare – Jones’ = friendship w/world= hostility towards God motives for marriage: feelings, sex, escape, solve Expectations - roles, expression of love, sex Opposing views on values, church, finances Performance relationship 50/50 marriage. I deserve this because I bring in all the $$$ Destined for failure – scorekeeping, weakness of spouse, impossibility of spouse performing enough – God grace based?

  10. At your tables • What are the major rationalizations we hear?

  11. Genesis 3:6 - Passivity/Responsibility • Where’s Adam? • D1 mentality • Protect / defend your wife and your marriage Step in and step up • Your spouse is a gift from God that He is going to hold you accountable for in the end. Col 3:23 • Matt 25:14-30 passive approach will bite you • Initiate - romance, reconciliation, righteousness

  12. Gen 3:17 – Response to Adversity They Respond in obedience They respond together Accept Responsibility vs Blame Game Gen 3: 8-13 Respond to difficulty together – drive apart or bond together. Initiate – be 1st to say sorry, I love you let’s pray Consequences: trust violated, relocation, respect lost, fear of God created, toil harshly,pain in child birth, psychological damage(ashamed), confidence in leadership affected. All mankind.

  13. At your tables • What are some consequence you think you are dealing with as a result of anything discussed today?

  14. CHALLENGEWhat am I doing today to grow towards oneness with my spouse?May you be reminded every time you see ‘The Apple”

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