Keys to a Successful Marriage: Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Keys to a Successful Marriage by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

1.Know that you have an enemy called satan – Proverbs 4:23.

Every thing good infuriates satan; he uses unrealistic imaginations through pictures and thoughts to affect your marriage.

2. Have a dream for your family.

A future without pictures is useless.

Picture the kind of family you want from scriptures.

Your ability to overlook a transgression in a family is what guarantees peace.

3. Communication

Proper communication guarantees a successful marriage.

Make your spouse your best friend and personal confidant.

Focus on the good qualities of your spouse and not their weaknesses; never compare them to anyone.

Stay discrete about the problems you experience in your marriage.

Never discuss your family problems with people who are incapable of solving them.

Never betray a sharp confidence from your spouse with another.

Never accept the report of others without hearing from your spouse.

Never stay a day without communicating with your spouse especially when you are not together; Regular communication is a proof of love.

4.Establish a family altar – Jeremiah 29:13-14

Have a specific morning routine for your family. Always reach out daily to God for divine assistance in prayers.

5. Learn to love – John 13:34-35, 15:12,17.

Always spend quality time with your spouse. show love in words, actions and giving.

Attributes of Love:

a. Love cares.

b. Love forgives.

c. Love is kind.

d. Love gives.

e. Love is Patient.

6. Talk about finance.

Set specific monetary goals with deadlines and details.

Every member of the family should be a tither and learn to give quality offering from childhood.

7. Make God’s Word your standard for living.

God’s word contains the secrets for a successful Marriage. Your individual responsibilities are contained in God’s Word – Ephesians 5:25.