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

2. 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

3. 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

4. “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, Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is spoken in words and deeds, 1 John 3:16-18

5. “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

6. “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

7. “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

8. “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

9. “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

10. “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

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

12. 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.