Relationships 101: Back to the Basics “Marriage”
(Heb. 13:4 Marriage is to be held in honor among all)

Matthew 19:3-6

ALL MARRIAGES GO THROUGH SEASONS..


1. The Romance stage is like Summer!

The Romance stage is a prank played on us by our otherwise rational minds to trick us into doing things that we would normally never consider.

2. The REALITY stage is like Fall.

“Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away.” Choosing to love is what reality is all about. Reality clarifies what romance conceals.

3. The RESENTMENT stage is like the Winter!. During the resentment phase, the one who was once the object of our affection now becomes the target of our frustration.
Col. 3:12-15 Eph. 5:25-27 1 Peter 2:24

4. Rebuilding stage is like the Spring!
3 SKILLS for REBUILDING!: REMEMBERING, ASKING, DECIDING

1st skill Remember we’re different and adapt accordingly! “its not wrong we’re just different”

2nd Rebuilding skill is ASKING AND GRANTING FORGIVENESS. Ephesians 4:32

3rd rebuilding skill is DECIDING TO LOVE AND KEEP ON LOVING.

All marriages go through seasons! Hang in there! A New Day is Coming!