1. Malachi 2:13-16

2. I Choose to Focus on: The Spouse of My Youth (Malachi 2:14-15) Age changes us. Age changes us. It should not change our word. It should not change our word. Marriage is pledge for life. Marriage is pledge for life.

3. I Choose to Remember: My Spouse is My Companion (Malachi 2:14) We marry for companionship. We marry for companionship. God’s loneliness cure (Gen. 2:18). God’s loneliness cure (Gen. 2:18). We must treasure this (Ecc. 4:9-12). We must treasure this (Ecc. 4:9-12).

4. I Choose to Renew Daily: My Covenant with My Spouse (Malachi 2:14) Marriage is a promise (Matt. 5:33-37). Marriage is a promise (Matt. 5:33-37). “It is better not to vow…” (Ecc. 5:4-6; Matt. 19:10-12). “It is better not to vow…” (Ecc. 5:4-6; Matt. 19:10-12).

5. I Choose to Work: With My Spouse For Godly Offspring (Malachi 2:15) Training of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). Training of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). Teach them always (Deut. 6:6-9). Teach them always (Deut. 6:6-9). This must be a joint-effort. This must be a joint-effort.

6. I Choose to Always: Take Heed to My Spirit (Malachi 2:15-16) We must “rule” our spirit (Prov. 16:32). We must “rule” our spirit (Prov. 16:32). Overcome bitterness (Col. 3:19). Overcome bitterness (Col. 3:19). Overcome disrespect (Eph. 5:33). Overcome disrespect (Eph. 5:33).

7. Malachi 2:13-16