Secrets To Satisfying Relationships Part 1

SECRETS OF SATISFYING Relationships

Relationships are the true Treasures of this life. When we leave this old Earth, we will take nothing with us that we accumulated, by way of possessions. What we will have, hopefully is Treasured Memories of Rich relationships. I have never known anyone on their Deat

hbed who wished they had acquired more stuff, I have known many who wishes they had developed better relationships.

Lets explore 6 areas suggested by Dr. Sam Hoyte and grow some soul sustaining relationships

    

Philippians 2:2, Ephesians 4:3

Philippians 2:2 “.Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.  Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Philippians 2:2‭-‬3 KJV

Ephesians 4:3 “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:3 KJV

SIX SECRETS OF A SATISFYING Relationships

INGREDIENT #1:  COMMUNICATION

Communication is the lifeline of marriage.  When communication breaks down, the marriage breaks down.

Proverbs 18:21 “.Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Proverbs 18:21 KJV

The major reason you have communication problems is you expect your mate to think like you do.

It is not the ability to communicate that is lost when a marriage grows apart.  It is the desire to communicate that undergoes change.  When one or the other no longer wants to be understood or to be understanding, distance will develop.

INGREDIENT #2: CONSIDERATION

Ephesians 5:33  “Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Ephesians 5:33 KJV

1 Peter 3:7  “ Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

1 Peter 3:7 KJV

James 3:17  “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

James 3:17 KJV

…considerate…”

A kind person acts in benevolent, gentle, and loving ways. In marriage, kindness is demonstrated through generous acts, considerate behavior, and comforting words. A kind person usually has a mild and pleasant disposition and acts with tenderness and concern for others. A man who brings his wife flowers as a sign of his love and a woman who strokes her husband’s arm as they watch a movie are acting with kindness.

When I’m being considerate, I’m being wise.  The corollary is when I’m being inconsiderate, I’m being stupid.