Strengthen Your Marriage: 11 Tips for an Unbreakable Bond
Hi, I'm Angie, the founder of this ministry to women, children, marriages, and families. I am passionate about helping married couples cultivate love and respect in their marriage. That's one of the reasons why I started this ministry in 2019. Read about that HERE: About this Ministry
Below is a list of 11 amazing, time-tested tips that will strengthen your marriage, brighten your home, and make your heart sing.
My husband, Aaron and I, have been married for 30 years and have raised two amazing children. Explore pictures of our family HERE: About the Founder
We have worked side by side in the ministry for over 25+ years. Can you believe that?! And we have been through ups and downs in our relationship like you wouldn't believe. I bet you can believe that!
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Our husband wife relationship is very normal. Both of us aren't perfect but we accept our weaknesses and strengths as complimentary to one another.
What has kept us together for 30 years? The common denominator in our marriage equation is the Lord. Both of us have a strong belief in maintaining a relationship with the Lord, and we realize how much we need His help and guidance.
Because of the strong respect we have for the Lord, our motivation in marriage is to please our Him, and we know that He is pleased when we show love and forgiveness to our spouse.
Another reason why we have a strong marriage, is that we had the opportunity to grow up in a loving church for 30 years that emphasized marriage and family values. Through this teaching and the Lord's guidance from His Holy Word, we have been able to enjoy a successful marriage.
My mission is to share any insights and advice for wives, and husbands too, who are desperately seeking help and support for their failing marriage.
Practice the 11 Tips for a Strong Marriage below, and your marriage will experience blessings immediately. I promise, and God's Word promises!
Embrace this opportunity of renewing love and respect in your marriage. Grab a cup of your favorite brew, sit still for a while, and read through these 11 Tips for a Strong Marriage with an open heart.
Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to a brighter future with your spouse.
Remember, with faith and perseverance, anything is possible. Start building an unbreakable bond of love today!
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God's Purpose for Women
In Proverbs 31, the husband and children of a home praise and value the wife and mother, acknowledging her worth to be more precious than expensive gems. The Bible emphasizes the importance of a woman's role in her home, as she is called to be a nurturer, caregiver, helpmeet to her husband, and homemaker.
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It is essential to recognize that this ministry is not insignificant or unworthy but should be given the highest priority in a woman's life. God has called all women to a holy vocation of love and good works towards their family and home.
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For those who embrace this esteemed position, unspeakable joy awaits! As you read through these 11 Tips for a Strong Marriage, may you be inspired to fulfill this "God-given calling" for women and begin tending to this holy vocation today.
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The Importance of "Keeping a Home"
Guard your heart and mind by considering these 11 Tips for a Strong Marriage with prayer and apply them to your relationship today. Test them out and see which tips and practices work for you! Incorporate practical faith into your heart and allow God's love to shine through in your home. Explore God's Light for Women HERE: 15 Ways to Shine
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"Who can find a virtuous woman?" (Proverbs 31:10-12) The heart of her husband trusts in her and she does good and not evil all the days of her life.
Ask the Lord to help you avoid negative behavior that can drive away love and positivity from your home. Instead, focus on doing what is good for your husband and thereby strengthening your marriage relationship.
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Above all, strive to live in harmony with your husband so that your prayers are not hindered, then your marriage can experience God's favor and blessing.
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Food for Thought:
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Prayer Prompts for Wives: Download and Print this two-page guide and worksheet for your morning devotional and commit your marriage to the Lord for strength and blessings.
Morning Prayer Booklet: Pray 7 Days a Week with this bundle of anointed prayers for every weekday morning. Collect the whole set. Download, print, and begin praying today.
1. Respect Each Other Even When You Disagree.
This is the topmost important tip to apply to your marriage - starting today. Every person deserves the right to be themselves. We each have different tastes, styles, and preferences and these should not be mocked or belittled but celebrated in marriage. God has brought two unique people together to create a new family unit, respecting the differences between you and your spouse is the first key to having a great marriage.
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More than anything, husbands are looking for respect and wives are looking for love and affection. In Ephesians 5:33, Paul writes, “let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”
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2. Show Each Other Kindness and Appreciation.
Show appreciation! When your spouse appreciates the things you do and the effort you put forth into the marriage, it is an amazing feeling - and it makes you want to do more and more! This creates an ecosystem that thrives on love and kindnesses!
When there is a cycle of giving and receiving with hearts of appreciation, there is blessing upon blessing for a beautiful marriage. So, practice showing appreciation today! If you don't know where to start, try saying, "thank you!"
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3. Forgive Each Other, Just as the Lord Forgives You.
This tip carries a lot of weight because holding onto forgiveness literally weighs you down and keeps you from being forgiven by the Lord. This weight is compounded day after day if forgiveness is not exercised within the marriage relationship.
Remember, none of us are perfect, we are all different and see things differently. Misunderstandings happen to the best of us.
Letting go of grudges and hurts is easier said than done - but this is necessary for a strong marriage. Some grievances are very hard to overcome, but God turns all wrongs to right if we forgive and trust Him.
This is the first hurdle to healing deep wounds of the heart: forgive your spouse and trust God to make all wrongs right.
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Anointed Daily Prayers for Women: Explore prayers on every topic for women in all seasons of life in our collection of sweet, anointed prayers for marriage, adult children, moms, healing, peace, and protection.
Blog Posts on Marriage: Discover every day testimonials and stories I share about married life.
4. Really Listen to Each Other.
It really, really hurts when your spouse does not take time to listen to your stories, cares, and concerns. I totally understand!
If this is your case, make it a matter of prayer, but also, be counter active, making sure you are being a good listener too. On top of that, express to your spouse that you feel loved and cared for when they do listen to you. This will appeal to their sense of worth as a person and may even open opportunities for you to share the things on your heart.
Be mindful of how much your spouse can handle and approach sensitive topics delicately. I have found if I give my husband a warning that I need to speak to him about something later, it helps him prepare for the conversation. That may sound funny, but it has worked for us over the years.
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5. Show Each Other How Much You Care.
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Show your spouse you care about them by doing little actions that will mean the most. For instance, I know what my husband likes - and sometimes, I go out of my way to make sure he is super blessed, by way of making a favorite dessert, meal, or surprising him with a date night.
Little sacrifices like this really pay off in a marriage. Brainstorm ideas that will bless your spouse today and put them into action. Keep doing this and you will see the cycle of giving and receiving flow in our marriage, which always leads to blessing.
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6. Make Time for Each Other.
Treasure your spouse and make them feel special. They are your better half and compliment your weaknesses and strengths. Bless your spouse with time. Give them your full attention.
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Time is our most precious commodity, and when you give your spouse the time they need to express their needs, stories, or fears, you are giving them the gift of your time.
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7. Show Each Other Affection.
There is no way around it, a soft touch melts hearts, just like a soft answer turns away wrath. Reach out and hug your spouse. Let them know you care about them. Often times, a show of affection resolves conflict quicker than silent treatment or arguments.
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8. Feed Your Hungry Husband and Family.
This is a biggie in our world. If there is no food for dinner, there is mayhem in the house. More often than not, this responsibility for food falls on the wife's shoulders, much like the lawn care falls on the husband's.
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She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. (Proverbs 31:15 ESV)
Naturally, all of us are hungry several times a day, because that is the way God created us, and I know for a fact, that a great thoughtful warm meal can bring peace to a household faster than anything else.
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Do not neglect this sacrifice of love. Dedicate yourself to meal planning and watch your family never miss a meal!
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9. Husbands Love Your Wives. Wives Respect Your Husbands.
It is so easy to be flippant with Scripture today because the world is full of so many voices, but this concept of a husband loving his wife, and a wife respecting her husband is Scriptural and should not be dismissed.
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Husbands need honor and respect. That is the way they are emotionally driven. (Ephesians 5:22-33)
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Wives crave love and affection. That is they way they are emotionally driven. (Ephesians 5:33)
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If either one is lacking there is bitterness, infidelity, and discontentment.
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When God's Word is honored, there is blessing.
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10. Pray for Your Each Other.
No matter how busy you are, always make time to pray for your spouse and for your marriage. This makes all the difference in the world. Not only will you gain perspective and understanding of your relationship when you pray, but you will bless each other in the spirit as well. Do not overlook this spiritual power, and always make time to pray!
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11. Put God at the Center of Your Marriage.
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When a marriage is centered around God there is no regret, no remorse, and no more hurt, because God is involved with every aspect of the relationship.
Love has center stage and hurtful, hateful actions have been displaced. The key in this equation is to remain steadfast in your relationship with the Lord. This needs to be done individually, and together as a couple.
Focus your time, energies, and concern around pleasing the Creator of marriage, Who designed this beautiful union between a man and a women. His intention for marriage is to be a symbol of His love for the church and those who break this mold through divorce taint this heavenly concept.
A married couple can find true fulfillment and satisfaction in the marriage when God is at the center. This leads to blessing upon blessing, for God ways are right. He alone is the source of our life, and all good things come from our Father in heaven.
Invite Him to be apart of your marriage today, and experience the joy, satisfaction, and the life-giving grace He gives to those who call upon His name.
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If you haven't accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I invite you to do so now. Read about salvation HERE: New Life in Christ
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Read Prayers For Marriages
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Read Prayer Guide for Wives
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