Things that must be said in marriage Have You Said it Lately? Things that must be said in marriage

Communication is Key Every relationship requires it God to mankind, Hebrews 1:1-2; Acts 20:32; Philippians 4:6-7 Brethren, 1 Corinthians 14:6-9 Husbands and wives, 1 Peter 3:7

Communication is Key Failure to communicate Leading threat to successful, fulfilling marriages, Proverbs 15: 1-2, 4, 7; James 3:5-6 “A relationship never just ends; it ends slowly. It ends over time.” Without communication there is no conflict resolution…no path back

“I love you.” SAY IT Love is a decision of the will, Colossians 3:19; Ephesians 5:25 Romance ebbs and flows, but love must be constant, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is spoken in words and deeds, 1 John 3:16-18

“I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.” SAY IT Sins against your spouse require repentance and forgiveness, just like any other sin, Eph. 4:31-32; Col. 3:12-13 Godly sorrow, 2 Cor. 7:9-10 Pride hinders this communication

“I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.” SAY IT Some Common Sins in Marriage… Anger, Proverbs 15:1, 18 Harsh words, temper outbursts, Proverbs 29:22 Strife, contention, destruction, Proverbs 21:9, 19

“I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.” SAY IT Immorality, Hebrews 13:4 Can strike a death blow, Proverbs 6:27, 32-35 Lying, Ephesians 4:25 Love of money, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

“I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me.” SAY IT Unfaithfulness to God, Matthew 6:33-34; Eph. 5:31-32 Christian husband must lead in the way of faith, Joshua 24:15 Help each other grow spiritually in service to God, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

“I forgive you.” SAY IT As we forgive others, Luke 11:4 Holding grudges devastates a marriage, Matthew 6:14-15 Unmerciful, lack of forgiveness, Matthew 5:7; James 2:13 Contention, conflict, barriers Bitterness, resentment, devaluing, Colossians 3:19

“Thank you.” SAY IT Genuinely expressed gratitude strengthens bonds of affection In everything, 1 Thess. 5:18 Builds goodwill and prevents taking each other for granted Even when the other is ungrateful, Luke 6:35

“Let us pray.” SAY IT Faith strengthening, 1 Peter 3:7 Daily food and provisions, 1 Timothy 4:4-5 Pray together and pray individually for each other, James 5:16

Have You Said it Lately? SAY IT I love you. I was wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me. I forgive you. Thank you. Let us pray.