February 20, 2022
You don’t have to recover from Healthy Relationships.
Relationships work if you work on them.
When Jacob saw Rachel, daughter of his uncle Laban, and Laban’s sheep, he went over and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep. Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to weep aloud. Genesis 29:10-11
Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Genesis 29:16-17
Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” … So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her. Genesis 29. 18,20
Daily Communication
Weekly Date Nights
Go on Vacation without the kids
Regular Marriage Counseling
Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife. My time is completed, and I want to make love to her.” Genesis 29:21
When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?” Laban replied, “It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older one. Genesis 29:25
Criticism.
Antidote: Gentle Start-up
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
Contempt.
Antidote: Build a Culture of Appreciation and Respect
There are seven things that the Lord hates and cannot tolerate: A proud look… Proverbs 6:16
Defensiveness.
Antidote: Take Responsibility.
An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Proverbs 18:19
Stonewalling.
Antidote: Physiological Self-Soothing.
If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day. Ephesians 4:26
I’m not wishing for a better marriage; I’m working for it.
Discussion Questions:
Who is your life has shown you a Healthy Relationship/s?
What are some fun things you love to do together?
Name an area in yourself, that you know you need to work on.
How can you stay honorable and life-giving in a conflict?
Describe ways to build a culture of appreciation and respect in your relationships?
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