Myths of Marriage
#1 – 50% divorce rate (Half of all marriages end in divorce)

THE TRUTH IS that right now, according to U.S. Census Bureau, 71% of married Americans are still married to their first spouse.

#2 – Rate of Divorce is the same in the church

#3 – Most Marriages are “Meh” (not great)

Plain Truth: The Gospel is restoring the image of God.

a) Imago Dei—We are Created in the Image of God

a) The Fall—the image broken.

c) Finding Hope and Restoration

Practical Steps
1) Begin looking at your spouse as valuable.
2) Begin asking, “How can I value you now? ” (One or two suggestions)
3) Do you see yourself as valuable?
4) Begin praying that the Imago Dei would be restored in you. Pray for your spouse.
5) Instead of Homework….. “Make love work”
6) Let’s pray that you might receive this image of God that was lost in the garden of Eden can be restored in each of us through Jesus Christ.