Uninvited Guests - The Myth of "Happily Ever After" — Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

About this Episode

Every marriage experiences conflict, tragedies, and adversity. The question is: will you and your spouse allow those hardships to be deal-breakers or heart-makers in your relationship? In this program, Chip dispels the illusion that marriage is a care-free journey, without bumps in the road. He reveals that–contrary to popular belief–challenges and suffering are not signs of trouble in your marriage, but an opportunity to deepen your intimacy with your mate.

Introduction:

Marriage is an UNCONDITIONAL commitment to an IMPERFECT person.

Review:

Foundational Truth #1:

You can’t live this life without the supernatural power of God, so following Jesus personally is the number one priority.

Foundational Truth #2:

You must choose to love your mate whether you feel like it or not.

Foundational Marriage Truths

Foundational Truth #3:

We will have ongoing challenges with communication, sex, finances, parenting, and extended family. These issues are not “DEAL BREAKERS,” they are “HEART MAKERS” as we learn to listen, understand, and follow God’s path.

Key verse:

James 1:2-5

Foundational Truth #6:

I will not consider a divorce as an OPTION and I will never threaten my spouse with divorce. I have made a holy and binding COVENANT before God to let nothing undermine our LIFELONG commitment.

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