Romancing Your Spouse-Day 37: Trust

Scripture:
"4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails."
 --1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (from the NIV: New International
Version of the Bible)

Our Focus:
Today we continue our discussion of verse 7, with "Love ...always trusts."

Questions for Reflection:
Do you completely trust your spouse?
Does your spouse completely trust you?

Discussion:
If your answer to either question above was "no,"
then it is highly likely that your romantic life together has no hope of longevity.

Trust, in a marriage, is a vital, core principle upon which almost everything you do together will build upon. Without trust, one cannot fully realize a true loving relationship.

Homework:
Pray for guidance, then proceed with a plan to restore, or gain the trust of your spouse. Remember that we need God's wisdom and guidance. Prayer is our prime opportunity to communicate with the Father and ask for His help.

Dr. Charles Stanley, of InTouch Ministries, provides an excellent sermon on the topic, "The Thrill of Trusting God."

If you are lacking trust in your marriage, Dr. Stanley's message may help you on the road to recovery.

Click Here to watch the sermon and/or download notes.
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--Steve Kendall

Charles Stanley sermon on a Discerning Spirit

I'm getting caught up on recent sermons by some of my favorite preachers.

Charles Stanley recently delivered a message that I learned a lot from entitled,
"The Power of A Discerning Spirit."

You can watch it online at:
http://intouch.org/broadcast/video-archives/content/topic/the_power_of_a_discerning_spirit_video

Dr. Stanley also has excellent sermon notes/outlines available on his
site Intouch.org.

Dr. Charles Stanley: The Power Of A Discerning Spirit

Dr. Charles Stanley ran a sermon this week called, "The Power Of A Discerning Spirit," which I've seen before, but it really demands repeated viewing as the message is so important and helpful.

http://www.intouch.org/broadcast/this-week-on-tv

Charlies Stanley's message on learning to Wait

Heard a good message from Dr. Charles Stanley on the radio this morning called "The Grace to Wait" based on Psalm 62:1-6.

You can hear the message at:
http://www.intouch.org/broadcast/today-on-radio

Dr. Stanley's Scripture Used in Prayer Message

Dr. Stanley used Colossians 4:2 in his message about prayer that I discussed in my earlier blog entry.