Handle with Love

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There may come a day in your marriage when you find something that amused you or intrigued you about your husband now is an irritant. How on earth is a girl to respond? Is there something you can do to fix the problem? Should you? Explore this critical area of living with an imperfect man in this online study.

Suggested Resource: Bold Love by Dr Dan B Allender and Dr Tremper Longman III.

1. If possible, name three characteristics that drew you to your husband (boyfriend)? More thoughts...

What do you like about him? What makes him more special than any other guy in the crowd? Perhaps you could share one of those things with him today.

2. Have you found a difference between the two of you that surprised you? (If it’s something you would feel comfortable sharing in a group, you may wish to share it here.) How is that difference a challenge in the relationship? How does it enrich your life? More thoughts...

Many weaknesses are simply strengths pushed too far to the extreme. If there’s a weakness, look farther; is there an underlying strength? How does he help to balance you? Can you thank God today for the difference you’ve identified here?

3. Are there things he does that you’ve chosen to simply “cover with love,” forgiving them and letting them go? More thoughts...

Learning to forgive one another is so important in any relationship. God has forgiven us so much; we ought to also forgive others. See Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; Proverbs 10:12 and 17:9; .and 1 Peter 4:8.

4. In an ongoing relationship such as marriage, there will be areas that need to be addressed at some point. The issue may be different for you than for some of your other friends. How have you handled the more challenging issues that won’t simply go away on their own? More thoughts...

If this has not yet happened with your husband or boyfriend, perhaps you can recall a similar situation with another friend. What is your pattern?

5. What guidelines does God give for handling conflict with others?

6. In what way is the promise of Philippians 1:6 an encouragement to you as you face what some call “growth areas”?

7. Do you think it can ever be a loving thing to confront someone? Why or why not? More thoughts...

See Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:15-17 and Galatians 6:1. An excellent book on this topic is "Bold Love" by Dr. Dan B Allender and Dr. Tremper Longman III.

8. How does the Holy Spirit help when you are facing imperfections or conflict with someone you love? More thoughts...

The Holy Spirit can help you, and can help the ones you love, as you negotiate rough waters. How does your relationship with God affect how you might look at or handle those awkward times when your relationship with your husband/boyfriend is not so rosy or smooth? Sarah was a beautiful example of a godly wife; see 1 Peter 3:1-6 for some special insights into where she placed her trust.

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10. Please pray for me in these areas.

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Tags: conflict, engagement, Family, life lessons, love, marriage, Reflections a Bride, relationships, wedding

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