Traffic Signs And Your Marriage - Part 2Sample

Dead End

As we have looked at a number of traffic signs during this two-part reading plan, I want to close with this one. Never see your marriage as a dead end. In my counseling practice, I have seen marriage after marriage restored. Even if you feel like you are looking at a “dead end” sign in your marriage today, I believe God can restore it. With Him all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). Nothing is too difficult for our God (Jeremiah 32:17).

Never give up hope. Stay committed. There is always a solution. Pray for your marriage. Fight together for your marriage.

Heed the signs. STOP before you choose pornography or infidelity. YIELD to your spouse and fight the battle of selfishness. Stay on the ONE WAY street that God has given you in your marriage. Obey the DO NOT ENTER signs. Go SLOW and embrace your marriage. Do not run past the CAUTION signs. Protect your marriage and BUCKLE UP. Navigate the CURVES together.

Finally, know that quitting is not an option. You have the God of the universe on your side. “He will be with you; He will not leave you or abandon you” (Deuteronomy 31:8). He has the answers that you do not. He puts the marriage relationship right under our relationship with Him. Your marriage never has to be a DEAD END.

Today’s Challenge:

1. What gives you hope in your marriage even when others might quit?

2. When Dr. Kim says that “You have the God of the universe on your side,” how does that change your perspective?

3. What is something that might at first look like a dead end, but with God’s help is not?

Going Deeper:

If you ever feel your marriage is at a DEAD END, will you give it one more shot? God wants to work a miracle. He just needs you to ask Him in!

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